Our dear precious mother has gone to be with Jesus. How ironic it is that today is my 67th birthday and our mom is gone. She just passed away early this afternoon, after I had written this earlier update for today. We are heart broken and sad, but also relieved that she is out of pain and no longer suffering. The last few days have been so agonizing to watch her fade more and more from life. Yes, it’s sad, but also we are rejoicing that we know where she is. She is meeting Jesus face to face and that is the best gift of all.
It’s been so hard to watch her decline, but we are glad she is out of pain now and with her heavenly Father. We prayed that she would not have to suffer long and God honored those requests. As much as it hurts to lose her, she is no longer in a failing body.
She went peacefully after eating a bit of lunch today. I had just been there to see her about an hour before and a nurse care giver was with her when she passed. She went back to sleep and passed away. I knew she was getting bad, but even the hospice nurses were surprised she went this fast. I felt it in my heart that she was bad after I saw her this morning, but had no idea she would be going today on my birthday.
I will cry and grieve, but most of all I will rejoice in celebrating the best mother I could possibly have been gifted. She was an angel on earth and she loved her family so very much. My sister, Renee and niece, Lauren, will be home very soon and we’ll be planning a memorial service for her. I had to go and tell my daddy that she had passed and he took it well, in his state of dementia. I know he understood that she was sick and her body was failing and he was sad to hear she was gone. She was such a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
Thank you so much for loving our mom as much as you did! She was every bit the sweet and precious lady you thought she was and we will miss her dearly.
Thank you so much for the update, your mother had been on my mind all day.
Prayers for you and your family.
I just read your post regarding your family and now to see this. I am thrilled she is with her Lord but know your hearts are broken. She was one precious lady. May the Lord comfort you Rhoda. May thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aww, so sad to read this, but praising she’s in heaven.
I had just read your update from earlier when I saw this. I’m so sorry that she’s gone. I feel as if I know your family personally, as I’m sure so many do. Sending prayers for all of you
I’m so sorry Rhoda. She was a precious lady. I’ve followed you for many years and always enjoyed the posts about your family. Thankful that she is now with Jesus and in no more pain.
With Love and Prayers,
Janice Lynch
I’m so sorry. I have enjoyed keeping up with your parents – mine both have been gone for several years. You were blessed to have such wonderful parents. Sending prayers to your family
So sorry Rhoda, she will be missed, always enjoyed hearing about her and your Dad.
Darleen
I am so very sorry for your Moms passing. She was a wonderful lady and I loved watching her cook on your blog. May God bring you peace.
Oh Rhoda I’m so sorry to hear and especially on your birthday. . I just read your first post this morning and it was like your mom knew it wouldn’t be long and now your dear mom is gone. I’ve loved reading your updates about your family. I feel like I knew your mom. So thankful your mom is with our Saviour. My prayers are for you and your family.
Your mom was on my mind too. I had to tell my daddy too. Mine passed on his birthday. I think they wait…to be there on special days..then just go. Someone said I seemed almost happy. Noooo. Not at all. But there was relief. She suffered too.
Your mom was so aware, saying goodbye to all, and that picture of them hugging that should be seen by the world. Just as she cooked and made a dear family home, she still thought of y’all even now.
My heartfelt tears and thoughts for all of you.
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I know losing a parent is so difficult and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss, but so happy for your mother’s gain. She is now in the arms of Jesus! May the Holy Spirit comfort you and your family during this time. ((Hugs))
With a heavy heart I feel for you & your family today. So glad she had Thanksgiving with you. I have enjoyed all these years reading about your wonderful parents you were blessed with. I cried when I read your blog this AM. Praying for the strength you need right now.
So very sorry for your loss, Rhoda. Prayers to you and your family.
I have just started following you in the last year or so and always loved the posts about your mom and dad. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, especially your mom. I pray that your family will take comfort that she is finally at peace and that this is not the end, we shall see them again.
I am so so sorry to hear your mom has passed, after just reading about her decline in health. It is very hard to lose one’s parents, but especially your mom. Imagine the scene in Heaven as Jesus greeted her and said “Welcome HOME”. I pray you will take much comfort from that in the coming days. We are all praying for you!
Rhoda and family I’m so, so sorry for your loss but I’m rejoicing that she’s walking with Jesus❤️
I’m my 96 year old Dad’s caregiver in his home and the parent child reversal of care is real.
Give your Dad a big hug for me. I feel like I know your parents.
Much love,
Julie
Rhoda, I am so sorry. I will pray for comfort and strength for you. I had just read your previous update a few hours ago. Your mom was a precious lady.
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother. I have been reading your blog for many years, and I feel as if I know your mom (thank you for sharing her with us). It was always a delight to see your mom and dad on your blog. She will be so missed. I just recently lost my mother in the same way and it is heartbreaking. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
My heart breaks for you and your family. God blessed you richly with such wonderful parents. I’m so sorry she is gone but happy she is with Jesus. I loved hearing her read scripture. She loved our Lord and know she was met with His outstretched arms! We can only imagine…
Oh Rhonda my heart breaks for you and your family. I felt I knew your folks through your lovely posts. I can understand the loss being difficult on your birthday. My dad and I shared the same birthday and as a little girl throughout my time at home he would wake me at the exact time I was born and wish me happy birthday. To this day I cherish those memories and it has been 41 years since he passed. My dad was only 60 when he passed from diabetic complications that led to heart. He passed on my moms 62nd birthday. It was difficult for our young family to process but our mom looked at it as a special blessing and the best gift she could ever receive that year. He was no longer suffering and was going home to Jesus. Sending hugs and prayers to all of you🙏