Death My mother died this morning

[Lionheart]

I have a tendency to want to work things out by myself, so reaching out is not my first instinct, but, you all have made me happy that I posted this thread! Thank each of you so very much!!!

My mother taught me so many things: how to make sun-catchers from bits of broken glass, (when I was young), and to find four-leaf clovers.

She taught me how to cook, and how to spell big words like antidisestablishmentarianism, not to mention tying my shoes, math, the alphabet, and all about God and the Bible.

She taught me to be a descent human being and that I should always be myself. I am very fortunate to have had her as my mother!

The depth of my sorrow is nearly equal to the depth of my love for her but, I know I was blessed to have had her in my life for 56 years.

I am getting choked up so I will stop for now but please know that I am grateful for each of you!!! I will write again as I am able.

Lion

 

[Sandstone]

She gave you the gift of yourself. She must have been special.

 

[Teamwork]

Sorry for your loss, Lion. Take your time. We are all here for you.

 

[Deleted member 40217]

My deepest condolences to you

 

[SeanCharles]

@Lionheart777 My deepest condolences.

 

[Lionheart]

My most sincere thanks to everyone for the support, well-wishes, and prayers.

 

[gealach]

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

 

[Lionheart]

@brokenEMT your post made me smile, thank you!!!

 

[joeylittle]

I'm so sorry, @Lionheart777. Sending much love.

 

[Nessa7]

I'm very sorry for your loss. This must be so hard for you. Initially, I was embarrassed to share this, but I shed some tears as I read through this thread. I think that there is something powerful in having the attentions, wishes, and prayers of others directed towards someone, and I believe that the members here will be sending a lot towards you and your mother.

 

[Lionheart]

Thank you and .....Yes, @Nessa7, there is a lot of powerful compassion and empathy taking place, a lot of love and understanding, lots of caring and gentleness. It is very heartwarming and I am grateful and honored by it.

 

[A little lost]

Sorry to have not been here since the other night, no excuse, I had a bit of stuff I had to deal with myself. Apologies.
Everyone grieves at their own pace and in their own way, it is a very personal process that will be different for each person who has been affected by the loss of your mum. Everyone's experience is different and no-one can tell you the right or wrong way for you to cope. I think the single most important thing you can do for yourself right now is to know that however you deal with this massive loss, it HAS is what has to be right for YOU...no one else has the right to tell you how you should or shouldn't be feeling, or what you should or shouldn't be doing at any given moment.
If there is anything you would like to ask or know, then I have no problems answering from my own experience. I am sure the other members here will also support you, care for you, listen and hold you in our hearts.
Speaking for myself, I don't mind if you wish to talk here or in PM , I will always answer as soon as I am able.
In the difficult times when it all starts to overwhelm you, just focus on your breathing. Take a few slow, deep breaths , concentrate only on your breathing. You will feel the pressure start to lift and it will start to centre you again. Then take things one baby step at a time. Don't try to think about too many things at once. I made myself lists each morning of what I needed to do that day, then took it an item at a time.
I hope you know that everyone here is with you and care for you, even if we aren't physically there.
Sending my thoughts across the Pond to you.