By the time I finished Dung Beetle’s thread from our beloved Sampiro, I was sobbing and it had been closed.
Skip- I hope this thread is ok. If Sampiro’s not actively reading, I’m sure Dung Beetle can alert him of this new thread.
Sampiro- You, Mama & your family are in my thoughts. Peace be with you.
Many tight hugs,
Holly
Sampiro: Now the children twirling in the sunshine embrace a new spirit to dance with.
Peace.
Nope, all is dandy by me. 'Tis a good idea.
Reading what you wrote about your mama Sampiro just broke my heart. Through all the tears, I felt like I knew her. And those descriptions make me wish that I had. 
I am so very, very sorry for your loss and I pray that she has a peaceful Southern afterlife to rule in. She was a remarkable woman.
I’m so sorry, Sampiro. Your mama clearly was an amazing woman. You’ve brought her to life so beautifully for those of us who never met her. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Kitchen Wench, thank you for starting this thread.
Sampiro, If I could take your pain away, I would. I know there’s nothing I, nor anyone can say to give you the least solace, but we try.
For years I spoke the magic words to ease the pain of those left behind when my patients died.
Then I lost someone of my own, and realized just how empty my words were.
I’m so sorry.
A link
I’m still crying. And I don’t cry easily. Sampiro’s Mama was, truly, larger than life.
Give 'em hell in whatever hereafter there may be, Mama.
One of my friends just asked me why I would cry so hard, it’s not like we knew her. Sure, yeah, I guess we didn’t know her.
But we did. Sampiro gave her life. Sampiro made us see. She was beautiful to us, through a loving son’s eyes, warts and all. He made me look at my own mother with new eyes, forgive her her beastly, frustrating faults, and love her anyway. Sometimes out of sheer spite.
I’m so sorry,** Sampiro**. I’m so very, very sorry.
Sampiro, I’m so sorry about your dear Mama’s passing. What’s this stinging blinking feeling, and this ache of heart? It’s the result of your exquisite writing, your beautiful mind…words fail…
Your Mama was an exceptional person, and thank you for sharing her life here.She’s matched by having such a brilliant, devoted son. All condolence and sympathy, and may your heart find solace.
Sampiro, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve never met you or your mother, but I feel like I know both of you through your posts. That was a beautiful tribute. You’ll both be in my thoughts.
Sampiro, I’m so sorry to read about your mother’s passing. That was a beautiful tribute.
I hope that you find peace, strength and comfort in the coming weeks.
Sampiro, I am truly sorry for your loss. Through your eyes, we saw a wonderful, smart, sometimes exasperating woman who was probably one of the strongest women I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing about.
Take care, and know that we’re mourning with you.
What is remembered, lives.
Sampiro, I’m so sorry to hear that your Mama passed. As others have said, we feel like we’ve met her through your stories. You know you can count on us to help you through this difficult time, right?
GT
“May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you guide you all the way home.” – from a song, source unknown
“May the road rise up to meet you…may the wind be always at your back.”
-Irish Blessing
(My father is having this engraved on my grandmother’s headstone)
Today I went to my parents’ house after work and hugged my mom. Sampiro, I hope time brings you peace and solace.
Would someone be so kind as to point me to some of the positive things Sampiro posted about his mother? The only thing I remember his talking about was how…let’s say “difficult”…she was. Apparently I missed something.
Regardless of whether or not she was difficult, he loved his mother very much, as was very obvious by the past few posts he made regarding her. There’s no reason to malign the dead.
I just read the thread, and I had tears pouring down my face when I was done. I’ve gotta call my parents…let 'em know I love them…
I’m so sorry about your loss, Sampiro. I wish you all the best.
~Tasha
Oh, God, I’m sobbing after reading that.
We love you, Sampiro. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad your Mama is without pain, now.