[SuziQ]

Just got a call from my younger sister that my Mama went home to the Lord tonight. I'm sad that she's gone, but happy that she has been released from the mental pain of the Alzheimers that claimed her for the last 7 years. I'll miss her, but I've been missing her for the last couple of years because she just hasn't been 'there' like she used to be. I know she's happy now, though, cause she's with her loving God and my Daddy and her family and friends who have gone before are there to greet her, and that's the most important thing.

I'll be flying home early Friday morning; I have a commitment to Clare's Girl Scout troop tomorrow, and that's important to me. I know Mama would understand, and there's nothing that I need to be there for tomorrow anyway. They're planning a Friday night wake and Rosary and a Saturday funeral. I'll stay until late Sunday, or maybe even Monday to visit with the family.

Please keep me in your prayers for a safe trip!

[Wneighbor]

Suzi, you and your family will be bathed in my prayers tonight as I go to sleep. I am sorry for the grief that will come as a normal part of this but am glad that you have that confidence of your mom's presence with the Lord now.

I know these last couple of years have been particularly difficult with the Alzheimers. I'm glad for the release but, oh so very sorry for your loss. You have all my sympathy and love at this time.

(((((SuziQ)))))

[Scott from the Left Coast]

Very sorry to hear of this loss SuziQ, no matter what the situation it is very trying to lose a parent. It sounds like you have a lot of family to be with. I hope you have lots of good time with all the loved-ones you'll be with on your trip.

[HairOfTheDog]

(((((((((SuziQ)))))))))))))

I understand this has been so long coming. I admire your faith that withstood these years while you and your Daddy both waited without her.

But I will tell you this, my mom, your memories I'll keep…
I'll hold them safe inside my heart, 'til God wakes you from sleep.

Whole Poem

Have a safe trip indeed, will be thinking about you.

[osagebowman]

SuziQ; LSA & I are very sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose one's parents. Letting them depart this vale for the light that is there is difficult even when we know we must accept it. Prayers for comfort during this time.

[ecurbh]

Prayers for you and your family, SuziQ!

[Corin Stormhands]

Suzi, you're in my thoughts and prayers. I know this wasn't unexpected. I also know it's not easy.

Go be with your family. We'll hold the fort down for you.

[JenB]

Oh, Suzi - I'll be praying for you and your family. That's hard.

[Fedora]

Sorry to hear about your loss, SuziQ. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

[Alkhin]

Ive added you to my prayer list, alongside Wneighbor. I will try to do a vigil within the next three days. The names on my list are piling up, unfortunately!

God bless everyone in the Hobbit Hole!

Alkhin, A/OSB

[ksen]

Just got a call from my younger sister that my Mama went home to the Lord tonight.

(((SuziQ!)))

Please keep me in your prayers for a safe trip!

You got it!

[Rose in RoseBear]

Oh, Suzi, you have our sympathies.

It's so hard to let go, even after they're gone. And with Alzheimer's, you feel all the guilt in the world for something you couldn't stop.

She's happy now, and calm, and with God. Love is wrapped around her from all sides of life.

You're in our thoughts.

[g'nad]

Oh darlin' I'm so sorry I missed this...

y'all have our prayers... it's good to know that your momma is bathing in the glory of the Lord right now... travel safe, and come back home to us...

God's peace...