Just today I was discussing the passing of my 97 year old mother with my daughter, talking about how I gave Mum permission to leave us.
She was a dedicated wife and mother who saw my father through his last years with MND then turned her support to her three children; never intrusive, always ready to help. She moved into a retirement village at 65 because she didn't want to be a burden on us, although she was never that. IN those last days I knew she would be hanging onto life even though she was suffering and, by that stage, non-verbal, because she would be thinking of our grief. I said to her, "You can go now, Mum. We are all settled and happy, the grand-kids are doing well. You have been the best mother and grandmother anyone could want." There was no indication that she had heard me, but she passed that night. She had seldom done anything without checking with us first and I knew she would need that reassurance.
Pip, I hope you can be as at peace with your mum passing. Mothers are irreplaceable, wonderful people and I am sending hugs to you.
Just today I was discussing the passing of my 97 year old mother with my daughter, talking about how I gave Mum permission to leave us.
She was a dedicated wife and mother who saw my father through his last years with MND then turned her support to her three children; never intrusive, always ready to help. She moved into a retirement village at 65 because she didn't want to be a burden on us, although she was never that. IN those last days I knew she would be hanging onto life even though she was suffering and, by that stage, non-verbal, because she would be thinking of our grief. I said to her, "You can go now, Mum. We are all settled and happy, the grand-kids are doing well. You have been the best mother and grandmother anyone could want." There was no indication that she had heard me, but she passed that night. She had seldom done anything without checking with us first and I knew she would need that reassurance.
Pip, I hope you can be as at peace with your mum passing. Mothers are irreplaceable, wonderful people and I am sending hugs to you.
Oh this is beautiful- thank you for sharing 🙏 ❤️
Sending lots of love Pip, I hope your mum is not suffering too much and you can be gentle on yourself. Big hugs xx
Thanks 🙏 Chandrika xx