My mother pass away early last night. I'm sorry for
not posting this earlier but I just wasn't able.
She had gone into the hospital with the flu (she had the flu shot in Oct) but the dehydration that resulted from it, had caused her kidney's to fail, fluid to build up in the lungs and her heart to be over burdened.
Everyone who knew my mother loved her, she had never met a stranger. I am so grateful to have had her as my mother and to be at her bedside when she passed.
To all of the DUers who were following my posts as I posted from the hospital from my I Phone, I want to thank you for the warmth and generosity of spirit you gave me. I cannot express enough what it meant to me and how much it helped to carry me through this journey.
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Thank you for sharing that bit of loveliness.
Speaking of pennies--since my Mom died, I have found pennies which I know she has left me. On sidewalks, streets, parking lots, many different places. I had heard the "pennies from heaven" notion that when you find a penny, it was from a loved one. I know if your mom so blesses you, you will share them with others, as you have been doing. And you'll continue to see them smile. I have a feeling she'll see those smiles as well.
I can't imagine how heartbroken you must be. My heart goes out to you and yours. 
Tikki
How heart breaking for you. Wishing you cherished memories forever.
knew and loved your Mom The good memories you have in your heart will bring you comfort and let the love of friends and family bring you peace.
Love and strength to you and yours.
for your loss. Heartfelt wishes and prayers from me to you and your family. I know having you by her bedside was of great comfort to both of you. Keep the happy memories alive.
I think for a few days at least after somebody passes
away, they are still very much alive nearby and can
communicate to us. It may sound crazy and I'm a
profound skeptic. It is subtle but it has happened so
many times that I've come to believe it. People don't
really die. It's just a transfer, a big change. I never
will believe that all of the love and learning and
feeling human beings do here can die and disappear.
We're all part of a beautiful, deathless ocean.
"Death is just the relationship of our body to this earth."
What do you remember most and best about her?
My mother died in 2000 and I am still trying to remember
her, and still wondering who was she?
best wishes to get through, letting yourself feel
& remember.
and your family, my sincere condolences.
I hope in time that your tears be replaced by laughter and smiles in remembrance of a lovely lady.
Thank you for sharing...your mother sounds like she was very special.
Love and light to you and yours.Hugs to you.
I am grateful you had a chance to be with her at the end.
There are no words that I as a stranger can write that will make the pain go away, but know that in time... in time... it does get better. May your mother's name be remembered for a blessing. May you find strength and love and support where you need it, now and always.
Hekate
God needed another angel. Will keep you and yours in my prayers.
Peace 
So very sorry sweetie. It's so beautiful how clearly you see your mom. That's a gift to both of you. Love and hugs to you. I wish I could say or do more.
they fail to carry the full weight of our experience, our feelings. Pain shared is lessened, joy shared multiplies.
Be good to your self, and stay a true daughter to your revered mother.
But I'm very glad you have such loving memories of her to comfort and guide you for the rest of your life. Be well knowing you were loved deeply by a lovely soul.
i am so sorry for your loss
You've painted a picture for us of a beautiful person the world was richer for having had grace its presence.
Thank you for sharing her beauty with all of us. My heart goes out to all who will miss her light in their lives.
I am just getting over having pneumonia.
Your mother sounds like a wonderful person and the people around her were lucky enough to have known her.
I lost my mother on November 24, so I know your pain.
Please be gentle with yourself, and seek support wherever you can - family, friends, DU, even a grief counsellor if you need it.
It took me almost a year after my mother died to even think straight. Grief can be a very long and lonely journey, but we are here for you.
24/7/365 many always here to talk to and comfort
Please take care of yourself and accept my condolences to you and your family.
Having gone through this myself a few weeks back, I know the rough time you're having.
Sounds very similar to my own Mother's passing. So I know the emptiness you're feeling. Memories are your salvation, it's not just a nice thing to say at a time like this. Your memories of your precious relationship with her will get you through this. Even after she's gone, she's there. She's in the blood that flows around in your body, and she's in your mind in the memories.
Deepest condolences to you and your family. 
Losing a great mom is one of the hardest things I've ever been through. Having a great mom to begin with is such a blessing. I'm sending you a big ole mom-type hug.
Peace...
& Rec !!!
No wonder you love your mum so much--what a sweetheart. (Your brother sounds pretty cool too.)
I'm so sorry. A wonderful parent is such an incredible blessing but losing them is like losing the sun.
She must have been a wonderful woman.
I lost my mother 38 years ago and I miss her still. Remember, a part of her is with you always.
I lost my dad this past fall, and it was the hardest thing I ever went thru. Just try to get thru it, that's all I can say. 
I almost lost mine 10 years ago to a brain aneurysm and have been thankful every day since that she is still with me. Even being a daddy's girl, there is nothing like a mothers love.
and I'm so very sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing is ever the same after your mom passes away.
I was not following much but the president's day.
May your heart heal and know that she is always "with you" in love.
continue to be warmed and comforted by sweet memories of your mum and warmed by her love and light.
i am sorry for your loss
thank you for sharing those little stories about her.
I am so sorry for your loss but it sounds like you had a wonderful mom, a real treasure. Not everyone has that.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. You have many wonderful memories of her that are yours forever and which will always remain precious. But it sounds as if you were as much a blessing to her as she was to you, and you can take comfort in that. As your mom already has.
Peace to you, your family and to all the "strangers" whose lives were touched by your mother.
who loved her.
