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”

  2. DeeAnn's avatar DeeAnn

    Honey, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sending you hugs. I lost my Father at the age of 59 due to a three pack a day habit. I was only sixteen at the time of his death. Your not alone and we are all here for you.

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  4. Theresa P.'s avatar Theresa P.

    Dear Michelle,
    I’m very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I hope the great memories you have of her will help you get through this difficult time. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Peace.

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  10. Brenda in Indy's avatar Brenda in Indy

    I am so saddened to hear of your mothers passing. Your memories of her will live on in your heart. My prayers are with you for comfort and also for Russ as he goes through his procedure soon. I hope he is healed as well as your sister. You have a lot on your plate right now. Sending you prayers and hugs.

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  12. Linda Deline's avatar Linda Deline

    Good morning Michelle. I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. Thank God you were able to be there for her and the family. One of His great gifts to us is our memories. She will always be with you. May you continue to lean on Him and receive His love and support at this time … especially withall the other things going on in your life … I trust Russ is getting better and better. God bless you and yours.

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  15. rkramadh's avatar rkramadh

    I have been a silent admirer of your blog and amazing talent and most of all your generosity to share your talent with such detailed tutorials. My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please take time to heal and return to blogging later since that can really wait (even though I will miss your awesome tuts!). Take care.

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  16. Paula's avatar Paula

    My heart hurts for you and I am very sorry for your loss. I pray that He will guide you and strengthen you during this difficult time. There are a lot of friends out here for you and we will be waiting patiently until you can return… We’ll be sending cyber hugs and are ready to listen when you need it…

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  17. Teresa Smith's avatar Teresa Smith

    Michelle, the photo of your Mom is beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. We’ll miss your talent but take all of the time that you need to take care of you. That’s the most important thing you can do right now.

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  21. Mary Jo's avatar Mary Jo

    Hugs and blessings to you and your family in this time of loss. Hope it helps to know that you have the love and prayers of people who you do not know along with the same from your closest friends to help you get through this difficult time.

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  24. Juliana Bibas's avatar Juliana Bibas

    I’m so sorry for your loss! Grace and peace to you in the difficult days ahead.

    Please take your time to grieve and sort out your mother’s things–we’ll still be here when you get back. 🙂

    With sympathy,
    Juliana Bibas

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  26. paula nereseian's avatar paula nereseian

    Dear Michelle,

    My heart and prayers go out to you. My mother died 15 August. She drowned in a hot tub alone…very independent 83 year old….in Florida….

    Peace be with you,
    Paula

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  27. Marie Taylor's avatar Marie Taylor

    So very sorry for your loss Michelle. It’s a very tough thing to go through and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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  28. Theresa R's avatar Theresa R

    Michelle,
    I’m so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose someone, and you should have had more time with her. Sending thoughts and prayers.

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  32. Judy Davis's avatar Judy Davis

    My prayers are with you. I lost my father last fall. He was 87. Even if you know your parent is passing soon, when it happens it is still a surprise. My mom turned 88 yesterday and it pleases me so. Every day I have with her is precious time. I hope you can see that the time you spent with her was precious time.

    I read your message to my grown children. Their father passed because of smoking. I quit smoking only 8 months ago. I stopped for me and for my children. I did not think it was possible to quit. Anyone can quit IF they really want to.

    Thank you for your pointed message to all of us.

    Once again, I am so sorry your mother passed. Please take good care of yourself. All in your blog are thinking of you.

    Hugs Judy (Oregon)

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  33. Lilann Taylor's avatar Lilann Taylor

    Michelle, unfortunately I know what you are talking about concerning smoking. I have been at the hospital for the last 5 days with my dad who has pneumonia which was complicated by his emphysema which he has as a result of smoking. He did stop smoking when I was 16 (36 years ago), but the damage was done. I am so sorry your mom died, but I am glad you were able to spend time with her before she passed away.

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  34. Lynne K's avatar Lynne K

    Very sorry to hear of your sad loss, Michelle. I lost my dad to a similar illness just a few months ago, so I know exactly how you must be feeling. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  35. Esther's avatar Esther

    Michelle,

    Verry sorry to hear you’ve lost your mother and she was so young! Take care and give yourself the time to heal the pain, it’s gonna betaken a long time before it’s all gettin’ a place in your life,but believe me take your time for it because if you don’t it’s not good for the healing.Her place could never be filled with anyone or anything so please take care of yourself!
    Maybe my words are not so good because it’s not my language but I mean it all very good with you!

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  36. Dee in N.H.'s avatar Dee in N.H.

    Michelle, So very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I cannot even imagine what a loss it must be. Please know that I am thinking of you and wishing you comfort…..

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  37. Ann's avatar Ann

    So sorry to hear about your loss. I still have my Mum who smokes and has Alzeimers. I lost my Dad to a drink related illness in ’97 when he was 59.
    My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  40. Curt OBrien's avatar Curt OBrien

    Michelle,

    I have marveled at your talent and beautiful works of art for more than two years. I’ve also marveled at how generous you are with sharing your tutorials and all the time that takes to do them. I now marvel at you personally. Even though you have suffered the devastating loss of your Mother, you still took the time to plead with people to stop smoking. I even marveled at how you told all of us to “hang in there”.

    You are certainly remarkable in many ways. Today, not only do I send my heartfelt condolences for your loss, I also send this comment to let you know how very deep my admiration is for you as a human being.

    Take good care of yourself. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Best, Curt O’Brien

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  41. Leslie M's avatar Leslie M

    Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I can understand what you are going through. My mother died at 56 and my father at 63 – both of lung cancer. No, I have never taken up the horrid habit.
    God bless you.

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  43. Rufus's avatar Rufus

    I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve lost your Mom. I can only image how hard that is. Please, know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Sending you a hug,
    R/

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  44. Sue G.'s avatar Sue G.

    My heart is with you. I also lost my mom at the age of 68 almost 20 years ago and understand how you must be feeling right now. Eventually the pain and grief subside and the fond memories take over. Take care of yourself as you go through the coming days and weeks. Hugs

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  45. Julie Carlisle's avatar Julie Carlisle

    Psalm 125:2 “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people.” May the presence of the Lord bring peace and comfort to you and your family in the days and weeks ahead.

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  46. Ida's avatar Ida

    Michelle, I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your mother. Having lost my father 12 years ago I know the heartache and pain of losing a parent. I pray that you will be comforted and blessed with loving memories of your mother. Take care and God Bless

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  47. Miss Beth's avatar Miss Beth

    I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing! Mom’s are our first connection to life in this world and it is such a sad thing when they pass and we climb another wrung on the ladder of life’s ladder. I certainly hope you are blessed with many loving memories for the days ahead. My love and prayers are with you!

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  48. lucy's avatar lucy

    Oh, Michelle I am so sorry for you and all of your family. I am glad you have been able to pass the last days together with her, so you have had the possibility to say goodbye and let her know all you still wanted to say. Ofcourse it is horrible but when someone you love dies unexpectedly you cannot say goodbye anymore……. Please take your time and do not worry about us, we will wait for you. All the best in these sorrowful days. Love, Lucy

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