This is perhaps the hardest post I’ve ever written…but I want to tell you all what’s happened. My mom peacefully passed away on Saturday morning. My dad and I had been taking care of her and the last few days of her life were quiet and pain free. She couldn’t talk to us but we talked to her. I am telling myself that she heard us, even though I really can’t be sure.
Marilyn Boney
1933 – 2016
My emotions are up and down. I have moments of happiness when I remember something good, and moments of intense sadness when I think of my life without her. I will be OK though…I know that. I’m not so sure about my dad but I am thinking positive. My prayer is that he will be able to find a way to live the rest of his life not in sadness, but in thankfulness for all he had with my mom.
Her funeral is in two days, on Thursday. I will be gone for a while but I will be back. I want to make a fresh start and come up with new ideas. It’s been a struggle to get my creative juices flowing but I hope that changes. Again, I am thinking positive. I will need to figure out a new normal and you all will be a big part of that.
With a grateful heart, I thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you all peace and grace,
May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and your dad! So sorry for your loss.
Ann, May you know that you and your Dad are wrapped in Jesus’s arms and love and that He is walking with you every step of these difficult days. He will be with you each and every day until you meet your Mom once again in Heaven.
With sympathy.
Praying your family finds comfort in God’s love.
Wanted to say I am sorry about your mom, when I opened my email and read this, it brought tears to my eyes. My sister only 56 died December 22, when I got to Florida, she was non responsive, she didn’t know I was there, but like you… I talked to her, told her funny stories, and when they took her off life support, I kissed her goodbye and told her I loved her. I have peace in knowing she is just sleeping until this scripture is applied. John 5:28,29 , I gain much comfort from the scriptures as I’m sure you do. Isaiah 41:10 will comfort you and your dad. Again, my sympathy to your family.
Sharon
What a beautiful lady. Take your time and do what you need to do. We will be right here when you get back but until then, you will be in our prayers.
Dearest Ann,
It was 47 years ago that my mom passed and I was only 9 years old. To this day, I remember all the wonderful things she did and said. So as you go through this transition may the God of Glory bring only those memories of joy and peace to you as minister and care for your Dad. You, your dad and family are in my prayers. I will be waiting patiently upon your return.
Blessings!
My sincere sympathy.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Losing a parent is one of the difficulties life hands us. Be good to yourself and find comfort knowing that I and many others will be praying for you, your Dad and all who knew and loved her.
Dear Ann,
Tears are streaming down my cheeks as I write this to you. I’m terribly sorry to learn of your loss. It is painful I know, but a fact of this life. I envy you for having your Mom for so many years of your life, my mom died suddenly when I was 19. I’m in my 60’s, so it has been a lifetime! Right there is one thing to rejoice in, all the years you had together!
It will take time for your dad. His best friend and sweetheart are no longer by his side, it is an enormous adjustment. Just be there for him, as I was for my dad.
I’m praying for you both and know that the power of those prayers will reach you and that power will envelope you.
Your neighbor from Northeast Ohio,
Doreen
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ann. I lost my Mom about eighteen years ago and I still think of her every day.