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.
Sorry to hear about your mom. I enjoyed the stories about your parents.
Prayers to you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have loved watching your stories, travels and the love that you’ve displayed caring for your parents. It has been a joy to watch you honor them and your faith.
My sympathy to you and your family. Even though it may be expected, it’s still a difficult time when your mother passes. Sending thoughts and prayers. Deb J
Dear Rhoda,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear mother. I just finished reading you update and saw this next post.
No matter how old or unwell someone may be it’s still loss.
May she rest in peace.
Rhoda, I’m so sorry for your loss. What a comfort to know she is in the presence of the LORD. Praying for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your sweet parents with us.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet Mother. I know how hard it is but I know you will find comfort knowing she is in the arms of Jesus. You and all the family are in my prayers.
I loved your family updates and always enjoyed hearing about your mom and dad. As I read your earlier update I was thinking about all the good meals she cooked and how your Dad always enjoyed his sweets. You and your family have been Blessed. May all the sweet memories bring you comfort.
I’m sorry for your lose, but Heaven awaits her. I hope that gives you peace.
So sorry to hear about you Mom passing. My heart goes out to you today.
Prayers for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your parents with us over the years. I have so enjoyed reading about them and seeing all the great family photos. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry to hear this. Your mother was a great blessing and I loved hearing about her and your sweet Daddy-it reminded me of my own parents who have passed on. To have Godly parents is a wonderful gift. Prayers to your family.
Oh my. So sorry to hear this. You were truly blessed beyond measure to have such a remarkable mother for so long. What an amazing lady and mother. I think it’s somewhat of a gift to you. She waited and now gifted you with peace on your birthday to know she is healed and with Jesus. I will keep your family in our prayers. I have watched in awe at how well your family handled the transition to assisted living, etc. What a testament to how she and your dad raised you and your sister. Thank you for sharing your family’s life so others can see how it can be a loving and peaceful transition. Bless you all.
So sorry, Rhoda. A life well lived, that’s for sure. Sending prayers and blessings to you and your family, and thank you for letting us get to know her for all these years..
I know your heart is broken yet full of joy & comfort. Your family has always reminded me of my own.
My precious mama went to heaven a year ago tomorrow. She always loved the song Glad Reunion Day, it gives me comfort to know she & daddy are basking in the love of JESUS beholding his face.
Know you are in the thoughts & prayers of many.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have followed your parents story on your blog as my parents are also in a similar community north of Atlanta as well (Johns Creek/Suwanee/Cumming area) and love to hear your stories of your parents experiences where they live. I am sorry she passed on your birthday, so hard to wish you a Happy Birthday but I hope you find some comfort today knowing you got to be with her before she passed.
I am so sorry you have lost your sweet mother, especially on your birthday. What a blessing she sounds to have been in your life, and I know you will miss her badly. It’s hard to lose someone we love, even if it is expected. May peace be with you and your family during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have really enjoyed reading about her on your blog over the years, such a sweet soul!
I have been with you since your days in Birmingham. Watched mom and dad through good times and not so good. Thank you for a window into your loving family. I always enjoyed mom at work in her kitchen. She was a treasure.
I’m so sorry. Your mom was a special lady and I always loved the posts about your family. I lost both of mine in 2018 a month apart during the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays. It’s a painful time to lose loved ones but you will see them again, just as I take comfort knowing I’ll see mine. My birthday was a couple days after Dad passed and a friend of mine said that it felt wrong telling me to have a happy birthday. It wasn’t and I wish a happy birthday for you as well. Knowing your mom is in the arms of Jesus is the best present.
So very sorry to hear about your mom, she sounds like a wonderful lady. I’ve been following your updates as my mom and I are caretakers for my Dad who is in late stage of Alzheimer’s. I know that you were so relieved when you got them settled in their assisted living. We just full-time help last week as it’s been exhausting over the years. Remember the good times, thinking of you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. I was teary eyed reading your morning post. I have enjoyed reading about your family, your mom and her cooking, her family’s mountain home in NC and the family get togethers she loved. Thankful she didn’t suffer for too long. Praying for peace and strength as the upcoming whirlwind of activity can be so overwhelming.
Oh Rhoda I am so sorry for your loss. She has been such a large part of your blog. Oddly I feel the loss too. My arms are around you.