I want to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers from around the country, and even around the world.
My mom passed at 8:00am this morning. It's been a tough time, but I am so lucky to have my wonderful husband to lean on.
Thanks again everyone.
xoxo
Just letting my "other" family know
Mom's gone
RGALP
Posts: 5577
Joined: May 03, 2006 8:41 am
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 2:02 pm
anniemac
Posts: 1507
Joined: Jun 06, 2006 9:45 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 2:09 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom several years ago and I still miss her.
You are in my prayers.
You are in my prayers.
nettelarr42794
Posts: 4462
Joined: Dec 02, 2005 1:21 am
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 2:12 pm
RGALP, I am so sorry for your loss, and you and your family willl be in my prayers.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
queenmap
Posts: 1752
Joined: Oct 24, 2007 5:39 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 2:14 pm
Rgalp, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Nerak1
Posts: 1390
Joined: Jan 09, 2007 2:49 am
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 2:26 pm
RGALP, I'm so sorry for your lost.I too lost my mother 10 years ago, it doesnt matter how old we are. We are never ready to lose them. You and your family are in my prayers.
opeth
Posts: 873
Joined: Aug 22, 2006 8:49 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 2:44 pm
RGALP, Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.
May she rest in peace.
May she rest in peace.
TDTAT
Posts: 109276
Joined: Mar 11, 2006 7:06 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 2:45 pm
I am so sorry RGALP.. our thoughts and prayers are with you 
mthunker
Posts: 978
Joined: Jul 11, 2005 6:50 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 6:48 pm
RGALP you are in our thoughts and prayers as you face these next few difficult days!!
gjr1961
Posts: 3690
Joined: Sep 30, 2006 8:05 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 7:05 pm
RGALP I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose someone that you love very much. My heart goes out to you.
DON'T WORRY ~ 
~ BE HAPPY!!!
~ BE HAPPY!!!RGALP
Posts: 5577
Joined: May 03, 2006 8:41 am
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 8:26 pm
You are all so very kind. I cried reading all of the responses.
Nette, I cried through that whole poem, I've never heard it before. I read it to my husband.
We've decided to print it out and put it at the Funeral Home. Thank you so much for that, it is beyond beautiful..........
Nette, I cried through that whole poem, I've never heard it before. I read it to my husband.
We've decided to print it out and put it at the Funeral Home. Thank you so much for that, it is beyond beautiful..........
mystique
Posts: 138
Joined: Oct 27, 2006 12:37 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 8:42 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you.
sanaj49
Posts: 478
Joined: Jun 22, 2006 11:20 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 9:18 pm
Dear RGALP, There are no words to comfort you at this time, just grieve for your loss, and grieve at your own pace. My prayers will be for you.
voodookitty
Posts: 4435
Joined: Mar 06, 2006 3:04 am
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 9:19 pm
RGALP my friend - I'm sorry.
My heart is with you.
My heart is with you.
rae
Posts: 727
Joined: Aug 03, 2006 5:11 pm
Posted: Jun 06, 2008 10:01 pm
I am so so sorry to hear about your Mother! Keep the faith and know that we all care about you and wish you and your family well.
Rae
Rae
DEB123
Posts: 1222
Joined: Jun 11, 2006 1:57 am
Posted: Jun 07, 2008 1:06 am
Sorry for your GREAT loss, My Prayers and well wishes are with you and your family!