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I lost my dear old mum today..

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MissAdventure Tue 06-Dec-16 19:56:05

She had been in hospital for over 5 weeks, battling infection after infection as best her frail old body could fight.
R.I.P Jean. A good woman, a good mum, a good person. X

Lizzie257 Wed 07-Dec-16 20:12:13

I lost my Mom on the 24th November, after 4 weeks in hospital battling to come home
She also was a good woman
It was my 60th birthday 4 days later. My birthday cards and flowers arrived at the same time as the bereavement cards and flowers.
I miss her and I cannot believe she's gone.

Stansgran Wed 07-Dec-16 20:11:58

So sorry for you. I see glimpses of my mum in my grandchildren.

Smidd Wed 07-Dec-16 19:50:17

I'm so sorry to read of the death of your dear Mum. As someone who joined that club several years ago I know that you will have your sad moments but in time your memories will bring a smile to your face and you obviously have many happy memories to treasure. ?

HootyMcOwlface Wed 07-Dec-16 19:33:43

So sorry for you on your sad loss. There is no one like your mum. I lost my dear mum nine years ago this month and it still hurts as much! Sending love and hugs xx

gagsy Wed 07-Dec-16 19:27:47

I lost my beloved Mum 2 years ago aged 98. I miss her so much although, as she said, even with all her blessings it was time to go home. I feel so much for you,
Miss Adventure, cherish your happy memories and she will live on through you.

Mauriherb Wed 07-Dec-16 18:49:37

So sorry for your loss Missadventure xx

Jalima Wed 07-Dec-16 18:22:04

MissAdventure so sorry to hear of your loss flowers
I do hope she was very peaceful like my Mum was at the end.

It's a long time since my mother died, five years after my father and I suddenly realised that I was an orphan - even though I was grownup and a mother myself.

MissAdventure Wed 07-Dec-16 18:12:23

I couldn't have asked for a better little tribute to all our mums. All loved and missed. Its such a comfort to know that others felt the loss every bit as keenly.. Its lovely to know this bought back some memories of their own mums, and the "mum shaped" hole they leave when they go x x

Iloveitaly Wed 07-Dec-16 18:09:15

I still miss my mom, there is no one as special, but laugh and cry at the memories that you have.

Rapunzel100 Wed 07-Dec-16 17:46:32

So very sorry for your physical loss of your mother - but she will remain in your heart forever.

Nannanoo Wed 07-Dec-16 17:31:01

missadventureflowersflowersflowers
God bless and comfort you x

Wendy4 Wed 07-Dec-16 17:26:53

So sorry to hear your sad news. It's lovely to have wonderful memories x

Sparkyju Wed 07-Dec-16 17:26:39

MissAdventure and storynanny I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. My father died at the end of November 24 years ago and I could cry just now thinking about it. It does get less painful with time. Be kind to yourself and let other people be kind too, don't push them away like my Mum did.
flowers

bikergran Wed 07-Dec-16 17:14:20

take care MissAdventure

GG22 Wed 07-Dec-16 16:45:44

So very sad for your news today, Miss Adventure. Your dear mum sounds like she will be much missed. flowers

annodomini Wed 07-Dec-16 16:37:51

I feel for you, MissAdventure. I lost mine almost 34 years ago and still find myself addressing questions and comments to her. Your mum sounds a wonderful lady and you will have very special memories.

luluaugust Wed 07-Dec-16 15:55:52

So sorry for your loss flowers

Yorkshiregel Wed 07-Dec-16 15:51:41

Sorry for your loss. It is always upsetting when you lose someone close to you. Think of her often, speak of her as if she is still around. Or if you cannot bear to do that then wait until the feelings of loss diminish and then you will be able to keep her memory alive again. It all helps you to cope.

Dillonsgranma Wed 07-Dec-16 15:46:07

I feel for you, I really do. Mums are irreplaceable aren't they. I planted a tree in memory of my dear old mum. I have a little think by it sometimes. It seems to help. Much love to you

Judthepud2 Wed 07-Dec-16 15:32:44

So sorry for your loss MissAdventure. It is always hard to lose a much loved mother no matter how prepared you think you might be. The 20th anniversary of my beloved mother's death has just passed. I was surprised how emotional I felt!

flowers for you.

MissAdventure Wed 07-Dec-16 15:22:18

Yes, there is a lovely poem someone has posted which says just that, and beautifully, Rosina
Its good advice, hopefully I can move on to taking it soon (ish) and I know my mum would want me to. X

Rosina Wed 07-Dec-16 15:12:26

Sorry to hear of your loss Miss Adventure - a sad day. When my mother died, many years ago now, a kind piece of advice I was given was to think about the whole of her life, and not to think about the end. It helped a lot.

MissAdventure Wed 07-Dec-16 14:59:52

I'm truly overwhelmed. Thank you all so much; each and every comment has been read, and every one has bought me comfort. You are all so very kind x x

Marmight Wed 07-Dec-16 14:59:41

flowers. Losing anyone close is hard especially at this time of the year.

mazla Wed 07-Dec-16 14:41:17

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I lost my Mum a year ago, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about her.