tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post144229044481722114..comments2023-09-17T15:44:55.446-04:00Comments on My Wandering Mind: Momma Has Gone HomeJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-7620859812241204062014-09-15T10:22:12.176-04:002014-09-15T10:22:12.176-04:00Thank you Cat. It's been very up and down as I...Thank you Cat. It's been very up and down as I look at one week without her tomorrow. Family and friends have made all the difference and having Roomy hang around doing all he can while still sharing my loss is another of my many blessings. I know I will continue with ups and downs, but overall, I am just grateful we had what we had and those memories fill my heart.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-57372325418514130232014-09-10T07:54:33.625-04:002014-09-10T07:54:33.625-04:00Hugs to you Jo at this tough time. Your mother sou...Hugs to you Jo at this tough time. Your mother sounds like she was an amazing woman, loving and resilient. I'm glad you two had such a good relationship and were together at the end so you could say goodbye. My sympathies and be good to yourself in the weeks ahead on this grief journey. I hope all the memories are comforting. Take care. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795043512080007108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-14275046462918291662014-09-09T23:14:08.531-04:002014-09-09T23:14:08.531-04:00Yes. Always difficult. I'll take those hugs!Yes. Always difficult. I'll take those hugs! Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-86284917667945533392014-09-09T23:13:35.222-04:002014-09-09T23:13:35.222-04:00It was absolutely meant to happen this way. His pl...It was absolutely meant to happen this way. His plan, His time. My blessing and Momma's as well. I remember her holding your baby very well and she did remember you because that little girl touched her heart. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-49437400200347975672014-09-09T23:11:59.138-04:002014-09-09T23:11:59.138-04:00That's what I've been saying...it was such...That's what I've been saying...it was such a gift. If I had to let go, it was all I could hope for.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-17236215987392138052014-09-09T23:11:07.450-04:002014-09-09T23:11:07.450-04:00Your love and support transcends the miles my frie...Your love and support transcends the miles my friend. I feel your hugs and your love. You are here with me. I am surrounded by support and love and prayers.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-53634398311071517962014-09-09T23:09:58.542-04:002014-09-09T23:09:58.542-04:00Thank you so much Shannon.Thank you so much Shannon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-11197373267947911682014-09-09T23:09:28.860-04:002014-09-09T23:09:28.860-04:00I love you like family and you know that. I cried ...I love you like family and you know that. I cried so long when you lost your mom and I knew it would be the same when I lost mine. I just didn't think it would come so quickly. I'm grateful there was no long illness and no hospital stay. Just a few minutes of moving on in my arms. I'm so grateful.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-79857815997812140682014-09-09T23:07:26.282-04:002014-09-09T23:07:26.282-04:00It has been my pleasure to share. She was one of a...It has been my pleasure to share. She was one of a kind. My Momma is at peace now with Dad and I know he hasn't stopped smiling.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-89810413350825860182014-09-09T23:06:20.739-04:002014-09-09T23:06:20.739-04:00So am I. A true mother-daughter connection.So am I. A true mother-daughter connection.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-71126354528511920862014-09-09T23:05:45.156-04:002014-09-09T23:05:45.156-04:00What a lovely thing to say and do. Thank you so mu...What a lovely thing to say and do. Thank you so much. Gentle persuasion was my tactic most often. That and just trying to make her happy. I feel good about our relationship and I do not regret anything I gave up to be with her. She gave up much in her life for me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-82425816632142641372014-09-09T23:04:05.183-04:002014-09-09T23:04:05.183-04:00Thank you, Joe. This lovely. The gratitude for her...Thank you, Joe. This lovely. The gratitude for her being here with me and feeling her last breath... Indescribable. She brought me in and I assisted her departure. I so love her. I'm so thankful God brought her here when He did.<br />I'll take all the love and prayers you have to offer up. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-91549567002689481552014-09-09T23:00:30.580-04:002014-09-09T23:00:30.580-04:00The blessings are screaming their way into my mind...The blessings are screaming their way into my mind trying to drown out the pain. It's working sometimes. Sometimes the loss wins. I know Dad has her safely in his arms now and I am so grateful that I was holding her next to my heart as she needed and so did I. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-56528211298369857042014-09-09T22:58:09.781-04:002014-09-09T22:58:09.781-04:00What a wonderful comment. She was a HUGE part of ...What a wonderful comment. She was a HUGE part of my life and I'm a little lost right now. I'm sitting in her chair. It's kind of a hug. It's nice.<br />She will always be with me, no doubt.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-79390877417980752862014-09-09T22:56:01.346-04:002014-09-09T22:56:01.346-04:00I wish that as well.I wish that as well.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-64696145984645067132014-09-09T21:34:24.640-04:002014-09-09T21:34:24.640-04:00Losing a parent is tough. Hang in there. I send yo...Losing a parent is tough. Hang in there. I send you lots of (((Hugs)))<br />Catch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-50564297414460657212014-09-09T20:59:35.453-04:002014-09-09T20:59:35.453-04:00Aunt Jo, I'm always fascinated by your writing...Aunt Jo, I'm always fascinated by your writing. So sorry she had to go, but the way you described her departure makes it seem like it was meant to be this way. I've had the pleasure of meeting your lovely mother once or twice. And while she wouldn't likely remember me, I remember her holding my baby girl and she seemed so sweet. I love u Aunt Jo. I wish nothing but the best for you and Uncle Mike. Love, the Colón family. Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-70843029021240600072014-09-09T20:26:06.916-04:002014-09-09T20:26:06.916-04:00Oh Jo. I am speechless. Honestly. To have her die ...Oh Jo. I am speechless. Honestly. To have her die in your arms...I personally couldn't ask for more as a daughter. My prayers and love go out to you.Sandra Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191775335774130719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-36093908772256770322014-09-09T18:08:23.616-04:002014-09-09T18:08:23.616-04:00Jo, I am so thankful that you and your mom had tho...Jo, I am so thankful that you and your mom had those few moments to say goodbye. What a blessing that is. I would have given anything I had to have had that opportunity when my mom died. You were such a blessing in her life, as she was in yours. God did have a plan and by his mercy and grace, you are now able to understand. You are in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend, and I only wish I was close enough to be there for you. I love you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721347094656791903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-33311244473813437372014-09-09T17:39:03.518-04:002014-09-09T17:39:03.518-04:00Oh Jo, it's so wonderful she was there with yo...Oh Jo, it's so wonderful she was there with you and with family when she passed. My warm thoughts are with you at this time. xo SShannon Bradley-Collearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589219738945529133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-59715923384644451132014-09-09T17:04:36.617-04:002014-09-09T17:04:36.617-04:00Again there are no words, I'm grieving almost ...Again there are no words, I'm grieving almost as if it were my Mom again, In this case. I can say I know some of what you are feeling. I'm happy she was with you what a precious memory. You're in my thoughts and my eyes are streaming. I love you. VeldaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-31291262487180394902014-09-09T13:56:36.020-04:002014-09-09T13:56:36.020-04:00Words, I have none.. You were both blessed, she ha...Words, I have none.. You were both blessed, she had you and you had her.. And we, your readers, your friends, are doubly blessed as well.. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, precious momma with us.. God Bless you both.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-68072800443603644312014-09-09T12:56:45.636-04:002014-09-09T12:56:45.636-04:00I'm so glad you were able to give each other w...I'm so glad you were able to give each other what you both needed.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-18341276952914933502014-09-09T12:09:45.946-04:002014-09-09T12:09:45.946-04:00Jo, I've been reading about your experiences a...Jo, I've been reading about your experiences and have been so touched by the open-arms welcome you gave your mother. Imagine, how much easier her life was knowing that you embraced the chance to care for her as you did. I'm thinking of you today, but more important, I will share your experience with anyone I know who could use your example.Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-8431810542774696422014-09-09T11:40:19.129-04:002014-09-09T11:40:19.129-04:00Jo, what a beautiful and loving tribute to a great...Jo, what a beautiful and loving tribute to a great lady! I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. But it was God's plan that she moved in with you, and you could be there with her when her time came, and not be alone. Your love for her is evident in every blog post and Facebook update! She was truly blessed to have such a loving Daughter, that gave so much back to her. While you mourn her loss, know that she rests easy in the arms of her Lord and is joyful in her reunion with your Dad. Love and prayers to you and your family. With deepest sympathies, JoeJoe Ormerodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337984962516170189noreply@blogger.com