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Title: Passing of my Mother
Post by: Maverick on December 17, 2004, 10:42:46 AM: This has been a less than ideal holiday season. I returned to my hometown for my wife and I to get our Doctor and Dentist visits done. While we were here I received the news that my Mother had suffered a massive stroke, also in the same town. By the time I had been notified she had been declared brain dead and permission to remove life support was being requested. I concurred as I knew she hated the idea of people being hooked up to machines with no valid possiblity of recovery. She passed 10 minutes after Last Rites were administered.

Frankly this was a blessing for her. She had been in a decline that accellerated in the last 6 months. Alzheimers had taken almost all her memories and she constantly forgot where she was and who was around her. She was barely able to recognize family members and couldn't care for herself.

I knew it would happen sometime soon but still it was a shock. She had a long time here and I'm positive she is in a far better place and free of pain and decline. Saturday morning we place her to rest.

For those of you that have parents still here, spend some time with them. My Father died when I was 7 and I missed him for almost all my chidhood. My Mother passing, even though a release for her, means the final chapter related to childhood has closed.

If you have children, make sure you cherish the time you have and work to insure the memories they have of you will be good. You always pay the debt owed to your parents through your own children.

May the blessings of this season be good to you and your families, no matter what your beliefs may be.
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Post by: Hawklore on December 17, 2004, 10:47:56 AM: When I pass away, I'd want people to celebrate my life, not mourn me, think of the good times you had.

Keep in touch, if yah need anything let us know..
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Post by: rpm on December 17, 2004, 10:49:23 AM: Sorry for your loss Mav.
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Post by: LePaul on December 17, 2004, 10:55:22 AM: Aww man, sorry to hear that

Hang in there, Maverick.
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Post by: pugg666 on December 17, 2004, 10:56:31 AM: My condolences on your loss Mav

I lost my grandfather to Alzheimers 6 years ago, and it is indeed a relief and release for those suffering from the disease.
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Post by: AWMac on December 17, 2004, 10:57:48 AM: Prayers for strength to you and your Family Mav.
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Post by: RedDg on December 17, 2004, 11:09:45 AM: I'm sorry for your loss Mav, and my heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to you.
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Post by: Nefarious on December 17, 2004, 11:18:16 AM: I lost my mother in 2002, I've been through a lot of rough and tough times since that day in February.

It's hard Mav, Your bonds with family and friends are strengthened and some are stretched and worn thin.

Just remember that the spirit of her lives on in you and your family and friends and everyone who had the privledge of knowing her personally.

After almost three years of missing my mother severely I finally have come to the realization, that all the crying and mourning in the world will not bring her back, but every smile you see her wearing in an old photograph or finding something that makes you think of her and makes you smile, is worth more than it's wieght in gold.

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and yours Mav.

My Sister, Me, and my Mom.

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/145_1103303227_momcopy.jpg)
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Post by: JB73 on December 17, 2004, 11:20:37 AM: my sincere condolences sir.

my mother passed with no warning 2 years ago, on her 55th birthday.

i know how diffucult it can be, and my prayers are with you are your family.
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Post by: slimm50 on December 17, 2004, 11:31:49 AM: My heart-felt condolences to you both, Mav and Nef, and to all for whom the pain of lost loved-ones is still fresh.

I'm fortunate that both my parents, in their 70's, are enjoying good health.
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Post by: Steve on December 17, 2004, 12:05:47 PM: Alzheimers is a terrible disease, I see it almost every day. I'm sorry for your loss Mav, but realize that your Mom is now free of Alzheimers debilitating clutches.

God Bless

Merry Christmas.
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Post by: Leatherneck on December 17, 2004, 12:21:54 PM: I'm sorry for your loss. Mav
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Post by: Nilsen on December 17, 2004, 12:27:16 PM: Sorry for your loss maverick :(

I recently lost my grandmother, and on monday we discovered that the lung cancer that my mom has had for many years has spread to her thorat region (eating tube?)... The docs are not sure what to do next yet.

Keeping the holiday spirits up is gonna be hard for us both Maverick (and far to many others), but we have to try our best for our families sake.

I truly feel sorry for you Maverick, you have my deepest condolences.
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Post by: oboe on December 17, 2004, 01:30:48 PM: Sorry for your loss, Maverick. Your mother's suffering has ended. May God grant you peace and strength.
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Post by: Curval on December 17, 2004, 02:16:58 PM: So sorry Mav.

Deepest condolences,
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Post by: CyranoAH on December 17, 2004, 02:22:42 PM: I'm very sorry to hear that, my condolences Maverick :( :( :(

Daniel
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Post by: JoOwEn on December 17, 2004, 02:57:11 PM: Sory to hear about that mav.
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Post by: Dago on December 17, 2004, 04:01:29 PM: My sympathies. It hurts, but it does get easier with time.

dago
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Post by: GtoRA2 on December 17, 2004, 05:27:08 PM: Sorry for your loss Mav....

I know how this feels.
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Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on December 17, 2004, 05:42:22 PM: My sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. May God bless you with peace and comfort in your time of pain and grief.
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Post by: Octavius on December 17, 2004, 06:00:58 PM: That sucks Mav, my condolences as well. :(

and wot Hawk said too...
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Post by: Urchin on December 17, 2004, 06:10:07 PM: Sorry for your loss, Mav, JB73, and Nefarious.

My girlfriends Dad is real sick, but he is real old too... has like 15% lung capacity and still smokes lol. He almost died last year around this time... basically their whole family is just waiting for him to catch whatever is going to kill him.. doctors said next time he gets sick is gonna be the last time.
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Post by: Seeker on December 17, 2004, 07:26:43 PM: Sorry to hear that.
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Post by: Halo on December 17, 2004, 07:37:52 PM: Deepest sympathy, but be comforted knowing those you love, especially parents and children, are with you always.

We are indeed children of the universe (Desiderata).
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Post by: jigsaw on December 17, 2004, 08:22:47 PM: ~~My condolences and best wishes.~~
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Post by: Ripsnort on December 17, 2004, 08:41:27 PM: Condolences to you and your family during this hardship, Mav.
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Post by: Masherbrum on December 18, 2004, 01:34:10 AM: I am sorry to hear of this Maverick. She is safe now, and still watching over you. You have my most sincere sympathies for your Family and Friends. God Bless.

Karaya
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Post by: wombatt on December 18, 2004, 01:54:22 AM: Our time here on earth is but a flicker of light.
But oh how high bright some shine.
Mav Bless you and your family may your sorrow and pain soon be replaced by wonderfull memrories of your mother may she rest in peace.

I feel some of what you must have went thru as my mothers short term memory is shot.
I hear the same story from her 3-4 times in 5 minutes she is 77.
My mother has been my champion and best friend all my life and when she is gone I will be alone.

My prayers are with you sir.
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Post by: Ping on December 18, 2004, 04:21:44 AM: Sorry for your loss Mav.
May you and all your family take comfort in each other through these sorrowfull times.
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Post by: Lazerus on December 18, 2004, 05:32:53 AM: Salute Maverick.

There will be one more prayer for your mother.
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Post by: detch01 on December 18, 2004, 11:05:46 AM: Add another prayer. Mav.

asw
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Post by: eskimo2 on December 18, 2004, 11:32:15 AM: Maverick, I’m sorry for your loss.

Nefarious, I’m sorry for yours as well; your mother was beautiful.

eskimo
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Post by: Sixpence on December 18, 2004, 11:49:28 AM: Sorry for your loss Mav, my condolences.
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Post by: Habu on December 18, 2004, 01:17:30 PM: Your mother was a beautiful woman in that picture. Very sorry to hear of your loss.
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Post by: Tarmac on December 18, 2004, 03:26:40 PM: So sorry for your loss, Maverick.