Forgive me if this is a repeat notice, it's been miles and weeks since I have actively been here and I have 1000 events and not able to concentrate or even remember how to get around here. My mom passed away, in her sleep, Friday night after a difficult month during which her loving old heart started giving out on her. My sister was in attendance and said my mom breathed easily that night for the first time since she went to the hospital weeks ago. Mom was a strong woman, knew her mind and even was able to decide when she was going to die. After the Passover meal Friday night, my sister helped her into bed and my mom told my sister: I am ready to go. Mom knew it when I called her a few hours earlier to tell her I would be visiting with my family on Tuesday, because when I said "I will see you then", instead of her usual "see you then", she just said "good bye". My mom lived almost 92 years; she was an amazing woman and left a huge legacy from her humble beginnings. Her mom emigrated to the USA in 1909 when she was 11 years old and worked in the factories to bring the rest of her family from Europe, continued working hard when she became a widow with 3 teenagers during the Great Depression. The only girl of her siblings, my mom had a "don't make a fuss" mentality, refused to waste anything (even words), married my dad when she was 18, had a baby then didn't see my dad again for three years when he fought in WWII. She was tough and fair and though she loved her 4 kids, OUR kids were her shining glory. She remembered each one's name and birthdate and sent birthday cards, even reminding us to mail one she had written but hadn't sent because she had to go to the hospital! She left 3 kids, 26 grandkids, 55 great-grandkids (and counting!) and one great-great on the way. :)

Thank you for letting me share a morsel of my memories.

Bye Mommy.

[edit] No one will see this, or even accidentally stumble onto this , now, since the shopping change here last week (the week of June 20th) I was given a pet named Bubby, which is what everyone called my mom. I changed my shop's name and put up some coding that cracked me up every time I saw it when I moved an item during a quest. It's in memorial of my mom, Bubby to (almost) everyone.

OMG your words about your Mom are so full of love and poetic in a sense. God Bless her soul!

hugs Thank you for sharing. I know there is nothing I can say to make it better so I'm just sending you good thoughts hugs

*squishy hugs

I'm so sorry to hear that your mom died. It sounds like she had been an amazing woman! You are in my thoughts dear! My deepest condolences, Sonja

hugs I'm glad she passed on peacefully and at a time of her chosing. DOn't worry about now being active, come back if and when you feel like it.

subeta needs an "I heard/saw you" button! ;) Thanks for your kind words.

Amazing real history! I'm so so sorry for your mom! God bless you and your family! ❤

- I second that, though I usually like posts for that. More hugs snuggles

- sending big hugs your way, I am sorry for your loss :(

Your Mum sounds like a wonderful lady who has left you and your family with great memories! What an amazing family you have :D

Thinking of you dear ❤️

Im not sure if its something you our your mom believed in, but you'll see her again one day?

What a wonderful tale about a remarkable and loving woman! I'm so sorry for your loss, but am pleased by the comfort your memories of her will always give. hugs

Deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. Thank you for sharing her with us.

She sounds like a great woman <3 I'm sending hugs your way huggles

I am so sorry to hear about your mom :( I will keep you and your family in my prayers!

Thanks for your kind words. At this point still struggling to remember the details, the specific memories but they will surface.

Sure, why not (re: see her again one day?). I am hoping she is with my Dad and sister.

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Im betting she is :) When my grandmother was in the hospital, we all told her we'd see her again (since 'goodbye' seems too...final, and that we wouldnt see her again)

It may be a while, but (as stupid as this sounds in my mind) you'll get there eventually.

And plus, 92 years old and living through all those big events in US history? BShe had to have been really badass

Got up this morning and my first thoughts at sitting down to the computer were of you being in the middle of all this mess in Israel. It's the hardest thing to lose one's mother, the beauty here is that she lived a long life based on solid values balanced with riches of the heart and spirit. You and your family were blessed to have her in your lives and I am very sorry for her passing. And now my prayers will go for your safety living in a war torn country.

Thank you for sharing such lovely words about your mother. I'm sure more and more memories will come back to you. The littlest things can trigger them, happy or sad. Take care of yourself and gather strength from your family whenever you can. We're all thinking of you. ❤️