Sunday, September 05, 2010

The waiting is over


My Mother died just after 11pm on Friday night.
I am sad I will not see her again, but glad that the last few months are now over.
She had a wonderful life, and was just a few weeks short of her 98th Birthday.
The last few days were absolutely horrible both for her and us.
I can now remember her as the vibrant elegant woman she was, not what she had become through no fault of her own.
I am all for euthanasia after this.
We will celebrate her life later in October I think, if it ever stops raining and we can get onto the area she wanted her ashes scattered.
I am sorting clothes and the few bits and pieces that she had left.
Remembering.

8 comments:

A Brit in Tennessee said...

My sincere condolences on the passing of your mum. Such a difficult time and yet to sit and watch a once vibrant lady become a mere shadow of herself, could not be any easier.
Your memories together of better days, will indeed keep her with you until the day you meet again.
{Hugs} my friend,
Jo
x

Peceli and Wendy's Blog said...

Thank you for sharing this with us Penny. Yes, remember the vibrant woman, the lovely moments of past years. Our love and condolences.
Wendy and Peceli

Candy said...

Oh, Penny, I'm very sorry about your dear mom.

Wanda..... said...

May cherished memories of your mom give you comfort, Penny. My thoughts are with you.
Wanda

Julie said...

Oh my goodness, it happened so fast...I am sorry Penny. I was thinking about you all day yesterday and realizing what a sorrow it would be to lose your mother. I was thinking that I hoped you would be able to spend time with her. I am sending you love over the ocean still, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

shirley said...

My sincere sympathy to you and your family . You will have your memories forever of all the good times and what a wonderful woman she always was.

hugs from cyber space to you at this sad time.

shirley

xo

Julie Oakley said...

I am so sorry Penny. In time I hope the good memories will take over. Much love.

Gina said...

Sending condolences Penny and wishing you many happy memories.