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,
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about “Mom”. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Dear Ann,
With all of my heart, I offer you and your family my deepest sympathy…
I’m so happy for you that you had the chance to be able to spend these final days with your mama. I hope that somehow as I type these words on to this post that I can assure you that she heard absolutely everything you said! Let science call it whatever they want, I have seen the end of life process two times ( and now in my third time with Audrey) in my life and there is no way in God’s creation that she can’t hear you:) BIG HUGS!!!!!
You take your time with everything because you need some time for you. Your creative juices will flow once again because your Mother will inspire you:) The On Sutton Place tribe is not going anywhere…we’ll be here with you every step of the way;) God Bless, Ann:)
I am so sorry for your loss. My mom died in 1980 at 49. I lost my dad in 2014 after being his caregiver for 4 years. He courageously battle cancer for those 4 yrs. the last 2 weeks of his life the cancer went into his brain and he came in and out every day. I had conversations with him on the days he was coherent. He went into our local Hospice house a few days before he passed. They said that they softly speak into the patients ear before they did anything with them. They believed they could hear them. They said they gave them the dignity they deserved. I miss my dad very much. He was my life for 4 yrs and after he passed I was lost. I’m still trying to figure things out but yes, there is life after loss. Yes, you will make it through. I learned that it’s important to go through the grief process. It’s painful but healing. God bless you and hugs.
Ann,
I am sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. You, your Dad and the rest of your family will be in my prayers. Take the time you need for yourself and your family and will look forward to having you back when the time is right.
Lynn
Dear Ann,
My deepest sympathies are being sent to you and your family. Saying goodbye to my Mum was the hardest thing I have ever done. May the love of your family, and your faith, and friends get you through this hard time.
Barbie
I knew this post was coming soon and you take as long as you need Ann. Take care of yourself and your dad during this time of grieving and always.
Hugs, Kathleen in Az
So sorry!!! It’s got to be hard . You’re in my prayers!!!
My heart aches for you. I lost my day several years ago and I still miss him. But that is good because it means he was a great, wonderful part of my life. Your mom blessed you, too!
Dear Ann,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my dear Mom in 2003, and my Dad passed in October of 2014 at the age of 95. After she passed, we also worried how he would cope, but he found an inner strength, and together, we got through it. Life was never the same, but we looked at it as part of the cycle of life. My thoughts are with you, and God bless you and your family.
Best,
Louisa Neveau