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.
I will be keeping your sweet family in my prayers. I have lost all of my original family and miss them all so much but I know we will be together someday. Mom was 100 when she died and we were still not ready to let her go. May God hold you close and give you the comfort that only comes from Him.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. I just read your last two posts tonight and I was in tears, but at the same time I’m glad to hear how precious she and your father are to you and your family. I’ve read about your parents over the years and admire them very much. I’m reminded of a segment on The Sunday Today Show each week: A Life Well Lived. I can’t think of anyone who fits this better than your mother.
Rhoda,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I just read the posts and fun pics of Thanksgiving with your dear Family.
God bless and lots of love,
Sharon in VA
I only read your Thanksgiving post today. What a shock to open your blog and see your Mother is gone! My Mom has been gone over 35 years and I still miss her. When she passed, I felt like an orphan. Sending peace and prayers for you, your family and your siblings.
A life well lived I deed. Your mom enhanced so many lives. Today is your Birthday, the day your mom gave you life. Today, she sends her message that she will be happy in the arms of our Heavenly Father among the angels until you all meet again. My prayers to you and your family for your incredible loss. Your family has certainly been blessed with wonderful parents. Take care Rhoda and Happy Birthday. Sorry it’s been a very hard and sad day for you. I’m
God bless and keep her, and your family.
Rhoda,
I just read your post this morning about your mom’s declining health. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing so quickly. Prayers for you, your dad, your sister and her family.
Oh, Rhoda, my heart aches for you, your precious Daddy and your sister and niece. I am so very sorry, but rejoice with you knowing your Mom is not suffering any more and now she’s surrounded by Jesus’s Love in Heaven. Thank you for sharing your mom with all of us through your blog and allowing us to love her, too. My love and prayers for comfort and peace are with you all, now and in the days to come. 🙏❤️
I am very sad for you and your family. I will pray for all of you.
Dear Rhoda, My deepest condolences today on the loss of your beautiful mother. Yes, I think we all felt like we knew her through all these years of your sharing your holidays and special days with your parents and family. I am sorry that she passed on your birthday, but you are right, her pain is over and she is in a very good place. My mother lost her dad on her birthday one year and I know that was hard for her. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless your sweet mom and remember you will see her again one day.
God bless all of you.
As I always like to say ‘the arms that welcomed your mother home are the same arms that are wrapped around you and your family. God’s blessings to all of you.
I’m so very sorry to hear this but thankful that she’s at peace with the Lord. I remember meeting your sweet parents at an open house years ago and they were precious. Saying a prayer for you tonight.
Rhoda, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing, and yet she is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! And now you can look forward to being with her in eternity – and also rejoice that she is out of her failing body. What a thought! Happy Birthday to you. May God bless you as you navigate the next weeks.
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. Praying for you, your dad & your sister as you walk thru this time of sadness. Praying that you all find comfort & peace in your wonderful memories of her well lived life.
So sorry to hear about your wonderful Mother and now she can rest and have no pain .God Bless you all at this sad time .Scolie Simpson .
I have been tearing up as I have read your post about your aging parents. And now your mother has gone to be with Jesus. I’m so sorry for your loss. However, you have been such a wonderful, caring daughter. May God Bless you during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear this. May the Lord keep you close and bring the peace and comfort that only He can. I’ll certainly lift you and your family up in prayer.
Rhoda, my heart is sad for you and your family at the loss of your sweet mom, Even though we have never met in person I feel like I know your family as a part of mine as I have been following your posts for quite a while. Sending prayers and airhugs. Moment by moment, breath by breath the Lord will carry you through.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for your sweet family today. It’s such a blessing when we have our parents for so long. I lost my mom at 98 in Sept. Another angel that is now with her savior, like your mother. We can certainly rejoice in that. Keeping you in my prayers.
Praying for you and your family. Thank you for always sharing your sweet parents with us. I always loved seeing what she was baking for you all.