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[Groovychook]

I lost my Mum last night.

 

She was a very special person, always so full of life and a pleasure to be around. She was loved by everyone who ever met her and touched the lives of lots of people. Her B&B guests were treated like members of the family and always returned time after time- lots of them became close friends. She liked nothing better than looking after people and making them feel welcome.

 

Three years ago, she suffered a couple of minor strokes and then had to undergo a double heart bypass. She battled back to health and we thought she had made a good recovery, but she had been feeling unwell again since the spring. She'd had another couple of mini strokes in May and was finding it difficult to recover. She had lost her speech and use of her right arm and leg- so cruel for a woman as active as my Mum. We then found out five weeks ago after a brain scan, that she had a terminal brain tumour. We decided that it was kinder for her not to know and carried on looking after her at home with the aid of a team of amazing carers.

 

Mum's last weeks were difficult but she had her family around her. It wasn't all doom and gloom, we had lots of laughs and cuddles and let her be in no doubt how much we all loved her. She deteriorated further a week ago and finally slipped away on Wednesday night - we were all with her.

 

I am devastated. I was very close to her and the last few months have been completely devoted to her care. I have rarely thought about anything else. She will leave a huge whole in our lives and I will miss her dreadfully- can't imagine life without her in it.

 

Thought I'd post a lovely photo of her and Dad, taken on a holiday we shared with them last September...

Sleep tight Mum. xxx

[Willow]

So sorry to hear about your mum but what a lovely description of her. Your post has made me well up and reminded I don't tell my mum I love her often enough.

[Ms Marple]

So sorry to hear of your loss. You write beautifully about your mum and the picture is a lovely tribute. Gain strength from having made some difficult decisions well. To be loved is a blessing. Your mum was and still is clearly loved.

 

Thinking of you

Terri

[Alis girls]

So sorry - she sounds an inspirational lady . Lovely picture. Ali x

[keyhole kate]

I am so so sorry to hear such sad news no easier to deal with even when expected my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time Xx Hugs Xx

[Chickvic]

Sorry about your mom and she was obviously well loved by many. Beautiful picture (((hugs)))

[majuka]

So very sorry for your loss.x

[Space Chick]

So sorry

[snowberry]

That is a beautifully moving tribute to your mum & a fantastic photo too! May she sleep soundly & you are able to focus all the fantastic times you had together.

[Couperwife]

oh, im so sorry at your loss

 

(((hug)))

 

cathy

x

[sadietoo]

Just wanted to add my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mum. What a very moving description of her, and she just shines right out of that photo...lovely! I am sure the memories of all your happy times together will help ease your pain. Thinking of you xx

[chicken bark]

So sorry - she sounded like a great lady and will be remembered by many.

 

It is a wonderful photograph.

[loumabel]

What a beautiful tribute to your Mum. So sorry for your loss xx

[poachedegg]

Really sorry about your Mum - she looks lots of fun xx

[Lesley]

So sorry to hear of your loss.

[Purplemaniacs]

So sorry to hear about your Mum. She sounds a lovely lady.

 

Thinking of you at this time.

 

Chrissie

[Goosey Lucy]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Your words were lovely, heartfelt but eloquent.

Thinking of you x

[Omletina Kyckling]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your mum but it's lovely you had the last few months with her, she sounds like a wonderful lady and you've been a lovely, caring daughter. The photograph is lovely, so full of happiness and that's the way to remember her. We lost dad in May and it's been awful but I have such lovely memories of him which have helped us through the past months and from your description of your mum I'm sure you'll have the same.....Sending you lots of hugs xxxxx

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. What a lovely tribute and what a nice photo.

[patsylabrador]

I love the photo of your mum. She looks vibrant, lovely and interesting. Best wishes. X

[Egluntyne]

So sorry to hear your news. xx

[Olly]

So sorry to hear of your loss. A lovely tribute to your mum.

[chuckmum6]

I am so very sorry to hear about your mum. I lost my mum was a year ago, due to a blood clot, caused by her being half paralysed after a massive stroke. She too was very active and should have had 15 - 20 years ahead of her. Strokes a so cruel, I am so sorry for you and your family, I was where you are a year ago, and it is very hard. I cannot comprehend my mum has really gone forever and I miss her every day. Thinking of you, I'm sure she realised how very much she was loved by you.

[sparkysmum]

So sorry to hear about your lovely Mum. Alli x

[chickencam]

Sorry to hear of your sad loss. You have given her loving care and the most beautiful tribute.

 

When you are feeling lost over the coming months, take a look at that lovely photograph and remember those good times.