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Jeff,First I heard about your Mom. Sorry about your loss.I'm sure your mom is more proud of you now more thanever. Hang in there.
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to everyone...........
who called, sent cards and E-mails after my mom passed away a couple of weeks ago. Its been a very tough go lately and knowing I have good friends helps me get through the days when things are hazy.
My mom was a very special woman and the one constant my entire life. From taking me to the hospital when I had a stick hanging out from my eye (cowboys and Indians in kindergarten) to helping me pay the mortgage when business was bad, she was my rock. Also, she was undoubtedly the most principled person I have ever known and set the bar for ethical living I strive to live up to today. Dont get me wrong, there was plenty of friction from this when I was growing up, but its hard to move a rock once the heels are dug in ;-). Her unwavering ways set the parameters for right and wrong and, believe me, there were very few gray areas most of my young life. One phrase that was never heard in our house was, Wait until your father gets home!. She had no problem opening that can of whoop-**** when needed.
She was very proud of the way my brother, sister (as am I) and I turned out. Thats the thing about raising kids. It takes years before you know if all of the hard work you put in will prove out. On the day she passed she fought long enough for all of us to be there by her side. Ill never forget the last thing I said to her just before she left, Thank you for being proud of us. We will be OK. I can only hope my children are as proud, love and respect Wendy and I as much as I did for mom when its our turn to go.
If you are lucky enough to still have your mother, call her and tell her how much she means to you. No regrets after shes gone, that way.
Jeffrey
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Jeffrey, somehow I did not hear
about your Mom. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your family. Let the good memories sustain you as the years without her go by. My Mom has been gone for a few years now, she raised me all alone and was a tower of strength, I think of her every day.
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Gorgeous words, Jeffrey.
Thanks for saying them.Retired and loving it.0 -
Jeff
I was not aware of your mom's passing. So sorry to hear the news. You have our sympathy and will be in our prayers. It's hard for us to conceive of what our parents went through, go through and work for until we have kids of our own. I have a much different view of what my father and mother did as I was growing up now as opposed to what I thought when I was a teenager. The word respect doesn't begin to cover it. I can see you feel the same way.
May the Lord bless you and keep you
May the Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you
May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you
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So sorry
For your loss,HB.Your mother must have been a very special person.
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Jeff, I too just learned of this the other night. I just returned from some traveling. Please accept our condolences and know that you're in our prayers my friend.
If there is anything I can do for you? please just drop me a line.
May God be with you and your family.
Respectfully,
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mothers passing
HB- That was very touching. You brought tears to my eyes. I can only imagine your loss. Your mom sounds like my own. We call her the saint in our family. My prayers are with you and your family. Keep her memory alive by continuing her hard work. Be true to yourself and she will be with you everyday. I often think to myself- would mom be happy with this decision. She is often my moral compass. We are very fortunate to have been graced with the mothers we got. Rejoice in her wisdom and strength.0 -
steady as a rock...
stick up for you when your right, let loose on you when you are wrong. All with loving compassion, sounds like a wonderful lady!! so sorry for your loss ,may she rest in peace.
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Saddened to hear about your loss.
hb:
I have been strugging with computer problems for weeks, but after having to throw in the towel and recover the original software, I am back visiting "The Wall".
Sadly, I read your eloquent words about your mother. The loss of a parent is one of life's toughest challenges. A parent's joy is derived in large part by the manner in which their children have turned out. To that end, I trust your mother passed a very proud woman as a result of the person you developed into.
Your memories of her will last forever. God bless her.
Again, sorry to hear about the loss of this wonderful woman.
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Mom
Jeffrey, I lost my Mom a little over a year and a half ago and I seem to remember her in little ways every day. Mom loved living things, from plants to birds. She loved everything about nature.
There was the time I toted a filthy nasty blower motor out to the van to replace the motor and clean the wheel. I was fussing to myself about the hot attic and the nasty job I was having to do when I looked over my shoulder. Watching me from the base of a tree was a large frog. At that time I thought of Mom. At that time it seemed to go better, because the frog reminded me that Mom was still with me and would provide moral support when I really needed it.
HB, as long as you remember your Mom, she'll always be with you. God bless.
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Sorry to hear..
about your loss Jeffrey. I just read about it and wanted to wish you well in this sad time.
It seems that lots of guys here on the Wall are losing their parents lately. Makes me think.
Reminds us all how little precious time we all have on this earth. I think I'll call my mom & tell her I love her today.
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sounds like
> who called, sent cards and E-mails after my mom
> passed away a couple of weeks ago. Its been a
> very tough go lately and knowing I have good
> friends helps me get through the days when things
> are hazy.
>
> My mom was a very special woman and
> the one constant my entire life. From taking me
> to the hospital when I had a stick hanging out
> from my eye (cowboys and Indians in kindergarten)
> to helping me pay the mortgage when business was
> bad, she was my rock. Also, she was undoubtedly
> the most principled person I have ever known and
> set the bar for ethical living I strive to live
> up to today. Dont get me wrong, there was
> plenty of friction from this when I was growing
> up, but its hard to move a rock once the heels
> are dug in ;-). Her unwavering ways set the
> parameters for right and wrong and, believe me,
> there were very few gray areas most of my young
> life. One phrase that was never heard in our
> house was, Wait until your father gets home!.
> She had no problem opening that can of whoop-****
> when needed.
>
> She was very proud of the way my
> brother, sister (as am I) and I turned out.
> Thats the thing about raising kids. It takes
> years before you know if all of the hard work you
> put in will prove out. On the day she passed she
> fought long enough for all of us to be there by
> her side. Ill never forget the last thing I
> said to her just before she left, Thank you for
> being proud of us. We will be OK. I can only
> hope my children are as proud, love and respect
> Wendy and I as much as I did for mom when its
> our turn to go.
>
> If you are lucky enough to
> still have your mother, call her and tell her how
> much she means to you. No regrets after shes
> gone, that way.
>
> Jeffrey
>
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sounds like
my mom and yours would have gotten along well
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What a gal!
It sounds like your mother was of the variety that is seemingly harder to find in the present generation. You are a blessed individual to have had her. And doubly blessed because you understood that, and appreciated her.
You've made me proud of her just by what you have written here. "As the twig is bent; so grows the tree."
I never knew her, but as her influence was not wasted on you, I have confidence that neither shall my influence on my young children be in vain. Even in your mourning you are an encouragement to others. Kevin
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My sincerest condolences...
Having just recently lost my mom to cancer, I know what your going through. Look to your children for strength. They are the building blocks of the foundation for our future. Hug them, smile upon them and this too shall come to pass. It's what your mother wanted you to do. All the right things. You've done her proud, my friend. You've done her very proud.
ME0 -
I'm sorry to hear
about your mother's passing. Your words show how much love and respect you have for your mother. She obviously was a wonderful woman and mother.
May God bless and comfort you,
John0
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