My Mother’s Passing

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Hi there, you are probably wondering why I have been absent from my blog for a while.  Well my Mother, Jeannette passed away at the very young age of 68.  I have been spending all of my time with her in her last days and now I will be taking care of her estate and making funeral arrangements.  

My mother passed from a smoking related illness, please, please if you smoke, STOP NOW!  If not for yourself then for your family.

Thanks to everyone who has been keeping my family in thier thoughts.  I will resume my blog posts when I get my life back to normal.  Hang in there, I have not forgotten you.  🙂

Huge Hugs,

Michelle 

361 thoughts on “My Mother’s Passing”

  1. Marie Travers's avatar Marie Travers

    Michelle,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know what you are going through because my mother (who was a long time smoker) is in hospice care right now for lung cancer. My neighbor, who is a hospice nurse told me that it doesn’t matter how old you are, when you loose your parents, you still feel like an orphan. It’s such a sad time.

    And it’s such a waste for people to die of smoke related illnesses. All we can do is hope is that those who smoke will realize it and quit.

    We look forward to hearing from you again when you are able to post. In the meantime, we’re thinking of you and hoping that you will take care of yourself!

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  2. Lisa Tedder's avatar Lisa Tedder

    I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. My Mom also passed away from a smoking disease at the same age. I HATE cigarrettes and have told my kids if they start smoking they are out of the will! Not that we have a lot of money or things, but I just wanted them to know how serious I take this subject. HATE, HATE, HATE cigarrettes!! I was at my Mom’s side too when she passed, and I’m so glad I could be there. Take comfort in the fact that you were able to be there. And spread the news on how bad smoking is!!

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  3. Betty aka ZacksNana's avatar Betty aka ZacksNana

    Michelle, You have my deepest sympathies. I am fortunate to still have both my parents. Dad is 82 and Mom will be 80 in Oct. They live in Louisiana and we live in Texas. We’ve been trying for the past 4 years to convince them to more to Texas (my sis and I). We just live too far away to be able to help them when one gets sick.

    They were both smokers from very young age. But managed to quit in the 1980s. Mom suffers some ill side effects from it in her older age now. But I am so glad they quit when they did.

    I wish you happy memories of your mom.
    God Bless.
    Betty aka ZacksNana in Allen, TX

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  10. Lee's avatar Lee

    So very sorry for your loss Michelle. I lost my Mother to Smoking related illnesses too! I am so glad you put the message out there to stop if you smoke…it’s so true….so much of this could be avoided.
    None the less I am deeply saddened for you and your family. May God Bless You and your Family and give you the strength to do what you have to do.
    My Deepest Sympathies,

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  17. Gloria Probert's avatar Gloria Probert

    Michelle I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find comfort in the wonderful memories that you share. God Bless You

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  20. patti jarrett's avatar patti jarrett

    I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember losing mine all too well, and the grief I thought would never end. But it does, it just takes time. Cherish your good memories, and we’ll see you when you get back to posting. Praying you will be comforted. Hug!

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  21. Mary R's avatar Mary R

    Michelle – I am sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is very hard. I’ve lost both of mine, and both had smoking related illnesses that lead to or contributed to their deaths. I still miss them terribly. Take care.

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  24. michelle's avatar michelle

    michelle

    i am sorry to read about your mother’s passing… my own mom died fairly recently..(at age 88)…
    no matter how old WE get…we are always remain our mother’s child..
    i understand your sadness and loss.
    sending a hug and prayers
    michelle

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  25. Karen Mills's avatar Karen Mills

    You and family are in my prayers. May the God of all peace and comfort, surround you with His love at this time and the days to come.
    Blessings karen m. North Carolina

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  27. Debra Hogg's avatar Debra Hogg

    I’m so sorry about your lost, I have lost my father and it’s hard no matter which parent it is. I felt like I was no ones little girl anymore and it been five yrs. At work the other day I heard someone call their father David and I broke down and cried, you learn to live with it but the pain in always there.

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  28. Belinda's avatar Belinda

    My prayers are with you. Having lost my mother at the young age of 62 from COPD, I can share how you feel. I remember my mother sharing with me what her mother told her when her mother lost her own mother. She told my mother, when you lose your mother, you lose the one person who will always love you no matter what you do. A mother’s love is like no one else not even a father’s.

    My mother passed almost 17 years ago and I still miss her terribly. I pray that God will be with you in the days, weeks, and months ahead. That He will comfort you and give you peace.

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  29. Linda Palmer's avatar Linda Palmer

    Michelle,
    I am so sorry to read about your Mother. I understand a little of what you are going thru. My mother is 87 and has been critical for a week but is a little better now. We are never ready to face losing our Mothers. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
    Sending hugs your way.

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  30. Pam Schwartz's avatar Pam Schwartz

    Michelle – Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Your mom was only three years older than I, so it really hits home when someone so close to your age passes away. I, luckily, have never smoked but that doesn’t really mean a lot having been surrounded by second-hand smoke for years with my mom and other family members smoking. While it is tragic that so many have lost their lives prematurely because of smoking, it is more baffling as to why young people today take up the habit knowing so much more than we knew at their age. I can’t figure it out but it’s like they want to have it all end sooner rather than later. Please know that you are in the thoughts of so many who get such great joy out of your artisitic ability and thank you for sharing it with us. Take your time to adjust to this change in your life, and we’ll be here waiting when you feel up to returning.

    Hugs.

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  31. Sandy Knecht's avatar Sandy Knecht

    Michelle, I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom a few years ago and I still grieve her passing even though she is in a much better place. Ditto on the smoking, both my parents were smokers and lost to it. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending Hugs and Angels will follow!

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  33. Carol Jean Hertkorn's avatar Carol Jean Hertkorn

    Michelle,
    I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s death. No matter how old we are, it hurts to lose a parent. May your memories of happy times you spent together give you comfort at thes difficult time and in the future

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  34. Susan's avatar Susan

    hugs & prayers, from my family to yours……we’ll be here when you get back, but take time to heal, as you have a long road ahead of you, with all the planning

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  35. Dale Rose's avatar Dale Rose

    Michelle,
    I am so sorry o hear about your mom. I know how hard it is to lose your mother. Mine died ten years ago and I still miss her. As a strong woman, you will be able to get through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dale

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  37. KreatesKards's avatar KreatesKards

    My heart goes out to you and your family. It is so hard to lose a beloved family member, especially your mom. Don’t worry about the blog. Do what you need to do, and we will all be waiting when you come back.

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  38. Laura (scrapnextras)'s avatar Laura (scrapnextras)

    Michelle, I feel your pain…and understand much of what you’re experiencing. I lost my Mom in January at the young age of 68 to a smoking related issue. I know this loss is huge and wish you the best as you wander through the next days and months. I’m so sad for your loss.

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  39. Mitzi's avatar Mitzi

    Michelle,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Just know that you will be in my thoughts….of course we miss your blog, but for now we know you have other things that require your time and attention. We will all be waiting patiently for your return in due time.
    Just curious, was your Mother also a talented artist, like you?

    Mitzi

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  40. Kathy E's avatar Kathy E

    I am so sorry to hear this news. I will keep you in my prayers. I know the business you are beginning to deal with can seem to take forever and leave you little time to morn, but take that time! We will miss your posts but we aren’t going anywhere. I’ve been down this road, but since I learned my Craftiness from my mom…every time I am pleased with a card creation, I “hear” my mom’s comments or her amazement at the new products I have to work with. Moms never really leave us, they are in us!

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  41. Evelyn Runge's avatar Evelyn Runge

    I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. My mom is 73 and just moved in with us about 6 months ago. I am cherrishing every moment and I can’t even imagine how you must feel. Hang in there and we will wait for you to “get it together” and get back with us. God bless.

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  46. Donna R's avatar Donna R

    I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I know how time consuming and mind consuming it is when your parents are sick. Please take care of you. I’ll be thinking and praying for your family. Your Mom is in a better place and free of her pain.

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  47. Sue_W's avatar Sue_W

    Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. It is always hard to lose someone you love, especially one so young. Hugs to all of you!

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  48. Nicole Taylor's avatar Nicole Taylor

    Michelle, I’m so sorry for your loss. There is nothing more important than ones Mother. I will pray for you and your Mother.
    I lost my Mom 2 years ago, so I know exactly what you are going through.
    Hugs, Nicole

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  49. Kris's avatar Kris

    I am so sorry, my Mom passed away AT 68 years of age, 15 years ago, this past
    August 2nd, OF SMOKING….and other conditions but smoking and ALL the problems
    and conditions that come from that are a horrible way to leave this world….
    I quit smoking at 20 years of age, when I was pregnant, and never started again….
    now 2 of my 3 children smoke … I am not “thrilled” about that to say the least…
    I pray for you and your family in the coming days, weeks and months ahead….
    it took me a long time to get over Mom’s death….
    May God Bless you and comfort you as only He can….and remember the good times
    and memories…..
    Kris, Lake Worth, FL

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  50. Karen's avatar Karen

    Michelle,
    I am so sorry for your loss. I had a 2 pack a day habit and quit for my grandkids:) You are in my thoughts. Please take your time to mourn and heal and know your followers will be here waiting when you are ready to come back. Sending hugs.

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