# Mom is dying. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 19, 2007, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820 "2007-02-19T16:29:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/21 "2007-02-19T17:59:45Z")
All the best to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Ogre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecb155/32.png) [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/22 "2007-02-19T18:01:38Z")
My sincere condolences, Bosda. You were very kind last year when my mother died. Hang in there, man. It’s going to be tough. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/23 "2007-02-19T18:05:20Z")
You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Sunrazor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sunrazor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunrazor)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/24 "2007-02-19T18:07:45Z")
I share your sorrow, **Bosda**. going through something similar with my mother. Good wishes and supportive thoughts from our family to yours. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/25 "2007-02-19T18:10:37Z")
I’m so sorry. Sending supportive thoughts to you and yours. It is difficult to watch someone leave. We went through it with my FIL and I do understand. ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/26 "2007-02-19T18:11:12Z")
I’m so very sorry, **Bosda**. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/27 "2007-02-19T18:51:17Z")
**Bosda** , I lost my Mom in 2006. Best Advice: If you can, talk to your Mom. Even if you don’t think she can hear you, talk to her. You need to do this. Even if she already knows everything you’d say: Talk to her anyway. Its important. (You’ll regret it if you don’t.) ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/28 "2007-02-19T19:26:37Z")
It’s been 10 years, this year, since my mum died due to bowel cancer. She kept from me, until nearly the last weeks, just how long she’d been told she had left to live. **Bosda** , you have my sympathies and you and your family are in my thoughts. This is such a horrible time for you – all I can wish for you is peace. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/29 "2007-02-19T19:41:40Z")
I can’t fathom how difficult this is for you, as I’ve not yet lost a parent. However, I hope that your mother doesn’t have to suffer a slow death, and that you and the rest of your family will be okay. :🤗: May peace come to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/30 "2007-02-19T19:42:18Z")
If I may…(( **Bosda** )). I’m sorry you’re having to go through this. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/31 "2007-02-19T19:50:36Z")
**Bosda** I’m so sorry. What a shock this has to be to you! Your mom, you and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Li\_l\_Pluck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ee59a6/32.png) [@Li\_l\_Pluck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Li_l_Pluck)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/32 "2007-02-19T19:54:55Z")
I hope that your mother’s passing will be peaceful and and painless, and that, even in this most difficult of times, you’ll find some degree of comfort in sweet memories of her. Sending thoughts of lovingkindness and healing to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Tupug\_Anachi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Tupug\_Anachi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tupug_Anachi)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/33 "2007-02-19T19:58:06Z")
My dad just passed this January so I understand what you are going through. May her passing be peaceful. ---
**Author:** ![yellowval](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/34 "2007-02-19T20:02:18Z")
I’m so sorry to hear that. Please know that you’re all in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/35 "2007-02-19T20:02:42Z")
So sorry to hear your news, **Bosda**. Good thoughts and prayers for your Mom, you and your family. GT ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/36 "2007-02-19T20:16:10Z")
**Bosda** , my thoughts are with you at this time. My dad died last July, but at least we were able to spend a lot of time with him before he passed. I’m glad your siblings are by your side and your mom’s. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/37 "2007-02-19T21:12:01Z")
[QUOTE=Count Blucher] **Bosda** , I lost my Mom in 2006. Best Advice: If you can, talk to your Mom. Even if you don’t think she can hear you, talk to her. You need to do this. Even if she already knows everything you’d say: Talk to her anyway. Its important. (You’ll regret it if you don’t.) [/QUOTE] Been doing this. She threw out her coupons & had me clean out her closets over the last 2 weeks. She knew. She’s unconscious, & on morphine. Family is taking turns by her bed. Holding her hand for hours on end. Oxygen down to 80%. ---
**Author:** ![lizardling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@lizardling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lizardling)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/38 "2007-02-19T21:22:48Z")
I’m sorry, **Bosda**. My sympathies to you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/39 "2007-02-19T21:28:32Z")
When she goes, take as much time as you want to remain with her until you’re ready to release her to the nurses and others. It’s completely up to you. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2007, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-is-dying/392820/40 "2007-02-19T21:58:43Z")
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