Hello Cute Friends - Many tears at the moment - just wanted to share this link with you in memory of my Mother who died last night - (I never got to say goodbye but she will always be in my heart) and out of respect for each one of you who has already lost someone precious

Sincere Sympathy

My heart goes out for you. It is hard to lose your mom. Mine died when I was 20, and that was 40+years ago, There are still times when I have such an unquenchable longing to have one more conversation with her.

I am so very sorry for your loss. This is too close to home for me as my own Mum's Birthday approaches and I cannot shake off my sorrow.
Time heals the pain, but never diminishes the longing to see them one more time.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. Meganne

Sincere Sympathy.

It is always so heart breaking to lose a loved one. Please read the poem below and think of your mother as you do. I wrote this last year for my mother-in-law and this helps me smile at the difficult times.
Angel Wings

She felt her days were numbered
And she counted them one by one
She wanted no more suffering
And asked his will be done

As she lay upon the covers
And there she closed her eyes
She prayed for his saving grace
And to have her children by her side

She never once felt alone
Knowing it was her time
As Jesus cradled her sweet head
She passed on through the night

All her loved ones gathered
To say their last goodbyes
They comforted each other
And sorrowful tears they cried

The Minister stood to take his place
And cleared his throat to speak
He saw it was such a tearful day
And the family felt it bleak

But he told the family gently
That death was a natural thing
And if you listened closely
You could hear her sweet voice sing
For she was in Gods Garden
Wearing her Angel wings
M. Gibson 2011

I am so sorry, I can't even imagine the grief you have. My prayers for your strength and eventual healing. Love, Jan

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So sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my mother nearly three years ago and I still miss her everyday. I know in your heart she will always be there for you. Hugs Marie

Condolences to you and your family. So sorry. I lost my Mom 3 years ago and my Dad 1 year ago..it's hard, but life does go on for those left behind.

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I lost my Mom to breast cancer after a long and miserable struggle. Love and blessings to you and your family. The tears will stop but the love and memories are forever.

Sorry to read this. It is hard to lose your mother. i have lost mine 2 years ago and still miss her. At the end it was the best for her, but still you dont want to say goodbye. Just remember the good times you had together and know you will meet again

hugs and prayers to you. Sorry about your loss.
Cindy B.

Sincere condolences- hugs

Hugs and prayers for you!

So sorry to hear about your big loss. I lost my mom 74 days ago.I had the fantastic opportunity to hold her hand while she was leaving on her last and final journey.Celebrate her life and the grieve will be less and the good memories will take its place. LOVIES

Sorry to hear of your news. Maybe it was better that you didn't see her leave this world & can just remember the better times. Remember God has her in his keeping but you have her in your heart. Sending prayers for the whole family during this sad time.

Dear Crazystitcher,

So sorry to read that your Mum has died. Time will heal the pain and sorrow, but memories will last forever. Love and blessings Chris

Canon Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)

Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other
That we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
We enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me,
Let my name be ever the household word that
It always was.

Let it be spoken without effort,
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind because I am
Out of sight? I am but waiting for you
For an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner .
All is well.

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by cherylgauteng 25 Jan 2012

Beautiful - brought tears to my eyes. Have copied and pasted - many thanks.

I am so terribly sorry to hear that you have lost your mum. It is so very hard to loose a parent. My dear mum has been gone for almost 30 years and I still miss her terribly. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Hugs Sarah.

My heart goes out to you. I know what you are going through. My Mom passed away 11-11-11. I miss her so much. Just remember to try to take it one day at a time. That's what I'm doing and when that doesn't work, and I'm having a bad day, then I take it moment by moment. The precious memories you have of your Mother will be with you always. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Linda

My heart goes out to you....I will be praying for God to comfort you....God Blessings

Very sorry for you loos My deepest sympathies for you and your family. Maria

My sincere Condolences to you and your family. May God be close and give you comfort and strength during this difficult period of your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs, Mary

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and family.

I'm so sorry about your loss. God Bless you.

Hugs and prayers for you! Lidia

So very sorry for your deep loss.

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I wish with words I could make you feel better, but I also know that that is not possible. All I can do is pray for you wishing that the pain will be lessened as the days go by. I am sending you a big hug. Angie

SO sorry to hear that your mother is gone. Both my husband and I lost our parents a few years ago, so I know this loss. God Bless and keep you and fill the place in your life where your mom once was...He is Very Good at doing that! Hugs across the optic fibers!

So sorry for your pain. Sending love, hugs and prayers for you and your family. She didn't need to hear goodbye as I'm sure she heard I love you. ;)

so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and family. When I lost my parents I was not able to say goodbye too. And yes they will always keep that special place in your heart. and your mom will watch over you. now there are a lot of tears and there's pain, but the pain will get less and the loving feelings and memories will always stay with you. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.hugs Gerry

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Sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hugs Sally

I've heard that song many times and it is lovely and a joy to listen to. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

"Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow." Robert Louis Stevenson

Sorry to hear about this. Sending big hugs and prayers your way. DeVon

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So sorry for your loss, and I know it is quite difficult for you right now! But, think upon the wonderful memories you have of her, and how much she
wants you to be happy and smile, inspite of the sadness of the moment. The greatest loss I have ever had was losing my mother. It has been many years ago, but during my down moments, I feel her near in spirit and still encouraging me to forge ahead.
May the Lord grant you a special peace and acceptance of His will in her passing.
Hugs,
Angel

I am so sorry to read about your loss, my prayers are with you, hugs S*

I am so sorry for your sadness. It is so hard losing a parent, but, you are so right your dear mom is in your heart and always will be!! Hugs to you, Laura*

My deepest sympathies,
I lost my mom in august of 2011 and it was also sudden so I can relate.
This is a difficult time and a time to remember all that she gave you, a time to share your memories and your pain and a time to take a look at all those around you and tell them how fortunate you are to have them in your
life,
Praying and thinking of you in this difficult time
Hugs and a warm embrace,
Michelle

Thinking of you at this sad time

I am so sorry, my parents are 86 and 94 and I know their time is getting close, hope I could be with them My husband loss left me in very bad shape, 8 months ago I was very happy person now all I do is cry, I do not think I could bear another death in the family, not right now, It is so hard to see someone we love go, your mom s in heaven and like shirlene poem, trust in God, i will have to read this poem often, it is very beautiful.

I am so sorry for your loss and I am sure she knows how much you loved her and she hears and sees you and doesn't want you to suffer. Keep all the good memories and if there are any that aren't so good, toss them out and don't think of them. I still have my parents so I can't possibly know just how you feel but I have lost some family members that I wish I could spend just one more day with. I wish I could have known my hubby's Mom and I often wonder if she would have liked me but I feel she would have. Go through your grief the way you need to, everyone grieves differently so don't let anyone tell you when it is time to move on, only you will know when that is. Hugs and love from another cutie.
Debra

I am so very sorry for your loss my dear - I do understand.

She is Gone by David Harkins

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her or you can be full of the love that you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow because of yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she is gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what she would want, smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

And this is one saying that I have memorized:
Death leaves a heartache only God can heal

Love leaves a memory no one can steal

My dear, please trust in the Lord to guide you through this time - I will be praying for you and your family.

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by mary51 14 Jan 2012

Beautiful!!!

by bumblebee 15 Jan 2012

This is really beautiful Shirlene. Thanks for sharing with us.

by pennifold 16 Jan 2012

I read this poem out at Dad's funeral Shirlene but had HE instead of SHE. Love Chris

by cherylgauteng 25 Jan 2012

Lovely, many thanks.

sorry did not correctly include link on first attempt

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by crazystitcher 14 Jan 2012

sorry Cuties _ I'm trying to share a u-tube link to Donovan Tea: Tura lura lura (an Irish lullaby) (I used to sing it with my Mum to each of my younger siblings when they were babies)- maybe one of you can help me with this?

by crazystitcher 14 Jan 2012

Maybe I need to ask you to please open a new browser tab and then copy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r... and paste it into your browser navigation bar - I think that will work.

by crazystitcher 14 Jan 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r...