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63. All my deepest sympathies!

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2016, 12:14 PM

Jan 2016

I lost Mom in 2002 & Dad in 2004. Besides missing them profoundly, the sense of one's own mortality becomes more real than ever. My sisters and I were lucky to have both into their 80s and with sound minds. It was their bodies that succumbed to multiple myeloma and heart disease respectively.

They and your mom represent the "Greatest Generation" indeed - what journeys they all made, what wonders they experienced, and what ideals they left for us to live up to!

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I just got that call that ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2016 OP

My most heartfelt condolences to you 1StrongBlackMan and to your family..n/t monmouth4 Jan 2016 #1

My heart goes out to you. leftofcool Jan 2016 #2

She lived 91, life full years. eom 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2016 #11

Mine made it to 79. leftofcool Jan 2016 #51

My deepest sympathy monicaangela Jan 2016 #139

My heart goes out to you. safeinOhio Jan 2016 #3

It is the deepest sorrow. My thoughts are with you, my friend. nt MADem Jan 2016 #4

Oh dear. I'm feeling so sad for you, 1StrongBlackMan, and for your family. lamp_shade Jan 2016 #5

So sorry. anniebelle Jan 2016 #6

I am so very sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to you pnwmom Jan 2016 #7

I got it almost a year ago and even with her health going down for weeks .... marble falls Jan 2016 #8

Yes, that call. Hope you feel a collective hug from here. ancianita Jan 2016 #9

Peace to you and your family 1SBM. Scuba Jan 2016 #10

"If there is any substitute for love it is memory." ~ Iosef Brodsky . . . Journeyman Jan 2016 #12

I know the feeling stevil Jan 2016 #13

I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family gregcrawford Jan 2016 #14

So sorry democrank Jan 2016 #15

Giving you a big hug BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #16

Sending strength and courage to you and your family. <3 NurseJackie Jan 2016 #17

I betcha she was a hell of a gal.. busterbrown Jan 2016 #18

I'm so sorry SBM LittleGirl Jan 2016 #19

I'm very sorry for your loss DesertRat Jan 2016 #20

So sorry to hear that 1SBM. Best wishes to you and yours. joshcryer Jan 2016 #21

My heart goes out to you and your family. montana_hazeleyes Jan 2016 #22

And much love back to you, 1SBM. mnhtnbb Jan 2016 #23

Sorry for your loss... Turbineguy Jan 2016 #24

My condolences. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2016 #25

Bless your heart. Laser102 Jan 2016 #32

I know that call... Ilsa Jan 2016 #26

I'm very sorry for your loss, 1SBM.... Princess Turandot Jan 2016 #27

I am so sorry. I do not know what else to say. daybranch Jan 2016 #28

...... daleanime Jan 2016 #29

So sorry. My condolences. brush Jan 2016 #30

I am so sorry for your loss. Laser102 Jan 2016 #31

. Depaysement Jan 2016 #33

so sorry for your loss … littlewolf Jan 2016 #34

More strength to you 1sbm JackInGreen Jan 2016 #35

I'm sorry for your loss, 1StrongBlackMan. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #36

. Omaha Steve Jan 2016 #37

all the best to you Botany Jan 2016 #38

So sorry for you sonofspy777 Jan 2016 #39

So sorry for your loss. Been there myself... ms liberty Jan 2016 #40

So sorry you got that call, 1SBM. We know in our brain it's the 'circle of life' but in FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #41

I know your pain, my mother left this year as well. Half-Century Man Jan 2016 #42

Sorry to hear of this. Thor_MN Jan 2016 #43

So sorry. we can do it Jan 2016 #44

I'm so sorry, 1SBM. AllyCat Jan 2016 #45

I'm so sorry 1StrongBlackMan cal04 Jan 2016 #46

I'm so sorry, 1SBM. brer cat Jan 2016 #47

My condolences to you and your family etherealtruth Jan 2016 #48

I'm so sorry to hear that, 1strongblackman. :( darkangel218 Jan 2016 #49

Prayers Iliyah Jan 2016 #50

So very sorry for your loss 1StrongBlackMan jschurchin Jan 2016 #52

I'm so sorry. TBF Jan 2016 #53

Condolences to you Person 2713 Jan 2016 #54

I am so sorry for your loss, SusanCalvin Jan 2016 #55

I am so sorry, 1SBM. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2016 #56

May your memories of her sellitman Jan 2016 #57

Something you may enjoy Voice for Peace Jan 2016 #58

I am sorry for your loss bread_and_roses Jan 2016 #59

Peace be with you Sir. Hotler Jan 2016 #60

I am very sorry for your loss. 1SBM. Kind of Blue Jan 2016 #61

I'm so sorry. yardwork Jan 2016 #62

All my deepest sympathies! BlueMTexpat Jan 2016 #63

I am so very sorry for your loss. Lisa D Jan 2016 #64

I am so sorry to hear this. Tipperary Jan 2016 #65

1StrongBlackMan sheshe2 Jan 2016 #66

i'm sorry for your loss. mopinko Jan 2016 #67

I am sorry for your loss Gothmog Jan 2016 #68

(((hugs))) Starry Messenger Jan 2016 #69

My dear 1SBM, I am so sorry for your loss tishaLA Jan 2016 #70

May she rest in peace mcar Jan 2016 #71

Condolences on your loss Proserpina Jan 2016 #72

My condolences. Eom Blanks Jan 2016 #73

Very sorry for your loss, 1SBM. bvf Jan 2016 #74

Love and peace lovemydog Jan 2016 #75

Very sorry. Sounds like you both were lucky to have each other. Hoyt Jan 2016 #76

A Slightly edited quote of, Antonio Porchia Snotcicles Jan 2016 #77

My thoughts are with you The Polack MSgt Jan 2016 #78

I am sorry about your mom. I lost mine back on Mothers day of 1988, just a week shy of her LiberalArkie Jan 2016 #79

My heartfelt condolences to you and family. gwheezie Jan 2016 #80

Bless you 1SBM. retrowire Jan 2016 #81

I'm sorry for your loss Sir DashOneBravo Jan 2016 #82

I am so sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Jan 2016 #83

So sorry to hear that. TDale313 Jan 2016 #84

Condolences, 1SBM BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2016 #85

Condolences to you and your family. spooky3 Jan 2016 #86

I'm sorry for your loss. hedgehog Jan 2016 #87

You have my sympathy KT2000 Jan 2016 #88

SORRY, Man, elleng Jan 2016 #89

I'm so sorry for your loss. femmedem Jan 2016 #90

... 2naSalit Jan 2016 #91

Heartfelt condolences ... NanceGreggs Jan 2016 #92

deepest sympathies n/t annabanana Jan 2016 #93

Heartfelt sympathies to you and yours. Hekate Jan 2016 #94

Very sorry for your loss sinkingfeeling Jan 2016 #95

I'm sorry for your loss. azmom Jan 2016 #96

Rest in peace shenmue Jan 2016 #97

Wishing you comfort and peace AwakeAtLast Jan 2016 #98

my condolences to you and your family! steve2470 Jan 2016 #99

My deepest condolences. 840high Jan 2016 #100

So sorry brucefan Jan 2016 #101

It does not matter how old we are or how old our parents are, we still miss Thinkingabout Jan 2016 #102

sorry for your loss Kali Jan 2016 #103

Been there... Stellar Jan 2016 #104

Very sorry for your loss nt reACTIONary Jan 2016 #105

I'm so sorry, 1StrongBlackMan. SunSeeker Jan 2016 #106

My condolences Oldtimeralso Jan 2016 #107

Oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss. cui bono Jan 2016 #108

Oh. so very sorry TuxedoKat Jan 2016 #109

Your mother did a good job of raising you DonCoquixote Jan 2016 #110

My sincere condolences. yellerpup Jan 2016 #111

I am so sorry for your loss, 1StrongBlackMan LiberalEsto Jan 2016 #112

So sorry for your loss. mia Jan 2016 #113

You have my sympathies. CaptainTruth Jan 2016 #114

Condolences ONESBM Plucketeer Jan 2016 #115

I am sorry for your loss Worried senior Jan 2016 #116

Your mom must have been one hell of woman to raise a son like you Number23 Jan 2016 #117

Sorry for your loss, it has happened to me .... kwassa Jan 2016 #118

I got that call 20 some years ago on Dec. 21st. I Duval Jan 2016 #119

There will always be that first morning, for each of us, when we are not here anymore. NBachers Jan 2016 #120

... malthaussen Jan 2016 #121

So sorry to hear this passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #122

Let me add my condolences. MeNMyVolt Jan 2016 #123

I'm sorry. Good advice for us. My Mom is 96. And I wait. Eleanors38 Jan 2016 #124

thoughts to you and your family JI7 Jan 2016 #125

I'm so sorry for your loss! stevenleser Jan 2016 #126

So sorry you lost your mom. Jane Austin Jan 2016 #127

Be strong 1SBM. You're right, even though it's a sad time, it presents opportunities to mend fences Tarheel_Dem Jan 2016 #128

Oh No.. Peacetrain Jan 2016 #129

I'm so very sorry. Chellee Jan 2016 #130

When we lose those most precious, we feel the loss and the love. The Wielding Truth Jan 2016 #131

I am so sorry, 1strongblackman. Life is so hard sometimes but love never dies. Take care and know roguevalley Jan 2016 #132

So very sorry.... Punkingal Jan 2016 #133

Sorry for your loss bro (nt) nyabingi Jan 2016 #134

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Suprk Jan 2016 #135

Very Sorry For Your Loss billhicks76 Jan 2016 #136

So Sorry for Your Loss swilton Jan 2016 #137

can't say much except onethatcares Jan 2016 #138

Very sorry to hear this. Hold her memory close. jwirr Jan 2016 #140

very sorry 1StrongBlackMan Skittles Jan 2016 #141

I wish you strength and hope that floriduck Jan 2016 #142

Much strength to you... glinda Jan 2016 #143

I am so sorry for your loss. redwitch Jan 2016 #144

Deepest sympathies. panader0 Jan 2016 #145

Truly sorry to hear EriktheRedder Jan 2016 #146

RIP, hope the transition was gentle. AnotherDreamWeaver Jan 2016 #147

Sorry to hear that, my condolences. George II Jan 2016 #148

I'm thinking of you. BlueJazz Jan 2016 #149

SBM, Sorry for your loss... vt_native Jan 2016 #150

I'm sorry to hear that. Solly Mack Jan 2016 #151

My condolences 1StrongBlackMan, no matter how old we are the loss is still felt strongly... AuntPatsy Jan 2016 #152

I'm so very sorry for your loss... one_voice Jan 2016 #153

My condolences to all her knew and loved your mother. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #154

May she rest in Peace and Power. joanbarnes Jan 2016 #155

I am so sorry dflprincess Jan 2016 #156

Sorry 1SBM, My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family during this trying time. nt TheBlackAdder Jan 2016 #157

Peace be to you and your family. okasha Jan 2016 #158

So very sorry for your loss. Nancyswidower Jan 2016 #159

I'm truly sorry to hear this. Sissyk Jan 2016 #160

Sorry for the loss of your mom libodem Jan 2016 #161

Our deepest condolences... PoiBoy Jan 2016 #162

So sorry for your loss. kacekwl Jan 2016 #163

........... Maraya1969 Jan 2016 #164

(((((((1StrongBlackMan))))))) WillyT Jan 2016 #165

Sympathies to you and your family. Behind the Aegis Jan 2016 #166

Sorry, 1SBM. senz Jan 2016 #167

My deepest condolences. nm rhett o rick Jan 2016 #168

I'm sorry for your loss BainsBane Jan 2016 #169

So, so sorry to read of your loss of your Mom, 1StrongBlackMan Samantha Jan 2016 #170

I'm very sorry for your loss. mwrguy Jan 2016 #171

Mine passed away less than a year ago. I can't bring myself to watch the cellphone video I have of h applegrove Jan 2016 #172

*hugs* n/t DeadLetterOffice Jan 2016 #173

My sympathies, 1SBM. calimary Jan 2016 #174

I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother (nt) CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #175

may she rest in peace Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #176

My condolences. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #177

I'm sorry for your loss. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #178

The circle of life. tazkcmo Jan 2016 #179

Very sorry for your loss. God bless you with comfort and love. eom Betty Karlson Jan 2016 #180

My deepest condolences to you and your family MrScorpio Jan 2016 #181

I was reminded of my mother this weekend. Grieve as long as you need. randys1 Jan 2016 #182

Thank you all for your kind words ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2016 #183

So very sorry to hear this news. wildeyed Jan 2016 #184

.. ismnotwasm Jan 2016 #185

My condolences 1SBM treestar Jan 2016 #186

Be strong, Bro...my condolences Chitown Kev Jan 2016 #187

I hope qwlauren35 Jan 2016 #188

I'm so sorry... Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #189

Even if you are prepared for it, it is so hard to lose your Mom emulatorloo Jan 2016 #190

May Mama 1Strong Cha Jan 2016 #191

I'm so sorry you've lost your mother, 1Strong. Hortensis Jan 2016 #192