Well, mom finally passed at noon (MTN Time) on May 12, 2006. I am amazed that she lived for so long after the surgerical complications and hypoxia. She lived well over a week with no IV fluids. This is a testament as to how tough she really was! Happy Mother's Day, mom! I'll miss you and always love you!
Here is a quote that I just read in Book VII of "The Children of the Lion" series:
"Life is so brief. We live hardly longer than a butterfly and the afterlife is so long, you'd think we'd barely even notice the little time we have here. But it's so beautiful. So beautiful! And we rarely ever really pay attention to it while we're here. We're always so caught up in the passing pains and pleasures of the moment, we don't see how lovely it all is. We try to grasp it! We try to hold it! We try to control it! And we're so unhappy when we can't do so. If I tried to catch this butterfly, it'd fly away and I'd have nothing. But look! I let the butterfly do as it pleases, so it trusts me. Just because I haven't tried to force anything, I've had this lovely moment that will never come again. We're all so blind here. The lovely moments pass us by, and we wind up with our hands and heart equally empty."
So, I encourage everyone to enjoy today. Be thankful of the things you have in your life today, not tomorrow, but today. Life is so fragile, so delicate, that we know not what tomorrow may bring.
Tears and prayers for your family. God be with you all. Thank you for sharing her with us.
I am thankful for the extra time you all had with her. God's blessings and peace to you, your family, and your friends at this difficult time.
Thank you for that quote. How appropriate. It seems I can see life more clearly when I'm at a funeral or in an ICU. Perspective can be clearer & relationships dearer. I try to live my life w/that in mind.
No IV fluids and no water by mouth?
prayers and rememberance
My prayers for you in your time of grief.
May the Lord console you as you mourn for your beautiful mother.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they SHALL be comforted."
Thank you for the lovely thought-provoking quote.
Thanks for letting us know.
Prayers up.
My condolences on your loss. You and your family are in my prayers today.
Love
Prayers and condolences to you and your family on the loss of JUDYB1938. I am so saddened by this news. We are never prepared for the death of a loved one.
God Bless Her Soul....prayers for you and your family.