from the bottom of my heart for all of the prayers, good wishes and virtual hugs you have sent to me and my extended family. Dad seems to be doing OK so far and we are hopeful he can continue to live in the independent living building. It was my mother's wishes that there wouldn't be any funeral service, just cremation, but my daughter's family is coming from NC and my brother and wife are coming from TX this weekend so we will have a good family gathering.
The lily of the valley plants are working overtime in the back yard so I picked some of the blooms and have been enjoying the heavenly scent.
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I hope you are all doing ok, and that Dad will be able to stay where he is.
I will bring in some of my lily of the valley today, too, and will think of you. I love the scent, and the little bell-shaped flowers are so pretty.
I certainly understand your mother's wishes, but those who are carrying on without her need support, so I'm glad the family is gathering. I hope it works out for your father to stay where he is.
It's sad that the family gathering has to be at a time of loss. I'm sure your dad will welcome the visits, though. I too picked lily of the valleys yesterday - my mom's birthday flowers. She turned 90 on the 12th.
This is the time to gather family close. I understand your mothers wishes, but enjoy the chance to share memories of her and her love for each family member.
Linda
I'm grateful you will have family gathered together to honor your mother's passing and celebrate her life. Continued prayers and warm wishes for you and your dad (and for safe travels).
Thinking of you. Funny, lillies of the valley are my mother's favorite flower and always make me think of her.
I will continue to say prayers for you and your family. It is good that you will all be gathering together! You can comfort one another. Take care of yourself, Wanda.
I am glad to hear that your dad is doing OK. I hope that you are doing well. It will be good for you to have your family around this weekend. Take care, and know that I am thinking of you.
Am coninuting with prayers for you and your family. Have a wonderful celebration of her life with family. It is good and necessary for family to be together to grieve and celebrate at such sad times like this.
Hugs,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss, I hope your Dad continues to do well. My mother-in-law died last week and also requested cremation & no funeral. It's good that you're having a family gathering, we haven't been able to get the family together to do anything like that yet and it really leaves everything feeling unfinished.
You know how deeply I understand the passing of ones parent. I am so glad that your family will gather this weekend. We all need closure of our loved ones that have passed on. I send my sympathies to your Dad, brothers, your children and grandchildren.
J~MT
Having your family near will be a comfort for all of you. The lilies of the valley are a nice quiet tribute to your mother. Thoughts going out to all of you...
I agree with everyone that a family needs to gather to exchange stories, reminisce, and just be together. Lovely flowers too!
Oh Wanda, I am so sorry to hear this news. Tough duty. I am looking at your Mom's photo (at 18) and then looking at YOUR photo on your blog -- sooo much similarity. How nice to resemble your very pretty mother.
My thoughts are with you.
Oh my gosh, I missed this yesterday....I'm so sorry! Your family can use the time together to celebrate your mom.
My thoughts will be with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thankfully you will have your family, which is so important at a time like this. Hugs.
Wanda, I'm very sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose your mother. As someone else said, celebrate your mother's life. Enjoy your family gathering, and know you're all in our prayers.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. A mother is someone you never forget about. I lost mine 1 1/2 years ago and some days I still think I'll call mom and tell her about.......
May God bless your family at this time.
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