# My Mom Died This Morning **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 10, 2010, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308 "2010-09-10T17:18:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/21 "2010-09-10T22:06:13Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss, **nonacetone**. ---
**Author:** ![Peremensoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/22 "2010-09-10T22:06:37Z")
So sorry… but I’m glad you could be there. It counts. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/23 "2010-09-10T22:12:59Z")
**nonacetone** , you have my condolences. Please hang in there and we’ll be keeping you in our thoughts. ---
**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:** [September 10, 2010, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/24 "2010-09-10T22:28:53Z")
**nonacetone** –I lost my Mom 3 years ago, almost 4. Someday, you’ll be able to smile, then, laugh. And remember the lady without crying. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/25 "2010-09-10T22:35:43Z")
Please excuse the cliche, **nonacetone** , but that sounds like a textbook example of a “merciful release”. So glad it came peacefully at the finish, and a moment of unexpected beauty to mark it. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Second\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/26 "2010-09-10T22:39:51Z")
My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/27 "2010-09-10T22:46:13Z")
Thank you, Dopers. I really appreciate all the good wishes. I’m doing ok right now. I don’t think it’s hit me quite yet, though. She’s not suffering, and that’s all that matters to me right now. It’s finally over for her. She’s at peace. ---
**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:** [September 10, 2010, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/28 "2010-09-10T23:22:40Z")
**nonacetone** I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/29 "2010-09-10T23:35:42Z")
I’m sorry to hear of your loss, but I’m glad your mom got her rainbow. Take care of yourself. ---
**Author:** ![vix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a88e4f/32.png) [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/30 "2010-09-10T23:37:43Z")
I’m very sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Pai325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Pai325](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pai325)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/31 "2010-09-10T23:54:10Z")
I am so sorry. I’m happy you and your daughter were able to be with her. ---
**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:** [September 11, 2010, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/32 "2010-09-11T01:28:56Z")
Condolences to you and your family, **nonacetone**. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/33 "2010-09-11T01:34:49Z")
All I can add is that, when the shock wears off and the grief takes hold, remember that she really is at peace now. ---
**Author:** ![Wheeljack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@Wheeljack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheeljack)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/34 "2010-09-11T02:10:47Z")
You have my condolences. If it’s any comfort at all, please remember that the pain of her loss is a small price to pay for her freedom from the troubles of this world. Grief isn’t just about sadness, and the peace people talk about isn’t just for her. Wherever she’s gone to, you can be sure that they don’t worry about kidney dialysis there. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/35 "2010-09-11T02:17:38Z")
My prayers and sympathies to all yours and especially you. May your future be peace and fond memories. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/36 "2010-09-11T02:34:54Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > May your future be peace and fond memories. Seconded. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/37 "2010-09-11T02:42:24Z")
I’m sorry for your loss, but at least you got to say goodbye to her and be with her. And she’s not hurting any more. ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/38 "2010-09-11T02:56:38Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/39 "2010-09-11T02:57:46Z")
I’m sorry for your loss, nonacetone. It was good of you to voice your willingness to let her go. I believe that on some level, she heard and felt it. It is a wonderful gift to hand this to someone you love. I had a slightly similar experience when my father passed away at the nursing home. He was very strong in his Catholic faith. We family member stood around the bed praying the rosary for him and with the end of the prayer, he stopped breathing. I never knew death could be so beautiful. It was peaceful and fitting. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died-this-morning/553308/40 "2010-09-11T03:55:46Z")
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