JSexton, I’m so sorry for your loss. Stay well. Lean on your family and let them lean on you.
(Don’t worry at all about “unburdening” here. If it provides you the tiniest iota of comfort, go ahead and unload on us.)
My mom was 61 when she died of a combination of lung cancer and congestive heart failure. It sucks.
My condolences and thoughts are with you.
And of course I know who you are!
((JSexton))
Another who knows who you are and is incredibly sorry for your loss. She died so young and I can’t imagine what everyone is going through. My prayers are with you and her loved ones.
JSexton–I lost my Mom when she was about the same age as yours.
Keep talking, we’re listening.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times. And the love, always the love.
Condolences to you and your family, and especially to your father.
Please do let us know how things are going.
I’m very sorry to hear about this. My mom died of cancer as well. Even when you “expect” it you’re still never really prepared for it.
As for your children, I remember losing my grandmother when I was a child. Even though it has now been decades, I still remember her very fondly and give her a lot of credit for helping me become who I am today. Even though your mom didn’t get to be with your grandkids as long as she or you would have liked, I’m sure she will live on in their memories as well. May you all find solace in the happy memories.
I don’t recognize you…but you probably don’t recognize me either. That’s part of the magic of the Dope.
My condolences on your loss. It’s something that none of us can handle alone.
-D/a
Yeah, we know you, JSexton. I always think of the navigational device … sextant? … when I see your name.
So sorry to hear about your mom. 
So sorry to hear this. :: thinks good thoughts to you ::
I’ve known you since before you were a doper, and you are free to unburden anywhere at anytime my friend. We’ve had some health scares with my mom recently and I’ve been having to face some of the same things you have, and it’s not something that is easy for anyone. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Steven
My most sincere condolences. I lost my father to cancer a little over two years ago, and I still think about him almost every day, though my circumstances were a little different from yours(My dad took more than two years to buck the kicket after he was diagnosed, and he was never in good health while I knew him). His death was more of a relief than anything else. It sounds like you and yours didn’t have that kind of time. But be thankful that you had what time you did.
I guess the only useful thing I can say to you is that time really does help ease the pain. People always say it, and its still true.
My prayers are with you.
Yep, stop typing and go do it now! I feel your pain J I just lost my Mom about two hours ago.
Oddly enough I read this in your original post earler this afternoon, and in my usual procrastinating ways I put it off. Around 7:30 the nursing home called and said they were sending Mom to the hospital and that she wasn’t doing well at all and by ten she was gone.
I hope you and your family are hanging in and will be alright through this tough time. Stay strong.
ETA: I will start my own thread so not take away from J’s grieving.
My sincerest condolences.
My mother is 66 also, and in reasonably good health. But now that my dad is gone (though I don’t miss him, heh), I’m acutely aware that I’m down to my last parent and the clock is ticking.
Unfortunately I can’t call her right now, but I’ll be able to on Friday. Thanks for the reminder.
Best wishes to you and your family.
I’m so sorry! It’s great that you were able to be with her and let her know you love her up until the end.