# My mom died...... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 27, 2004, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808 "2004-03-27T22:36:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lwaxana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c0e974/32.png) [@Lwaxana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lwaxana)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2004, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/1 "2004-03-27T22:36:56Z")
I found out yesterday that my mother died Thursday night. She was only 57 years old. We wern’t real close, infact most of my child hood I was raised by my Grandparents. I never thought it would affect me as it has. One moment I am fine, able to function at work, post to the board etc…then boom I am bawling like a baby again. I didn’t sleep a wink last night…every time I closed my eyes I was flooded with the past, It was so over welming so I got up and shapooed my rugs. I don’t really know why I am posting this, maybe to get out. My hubby is on the road and stuck in California (he drives truck) thank OG for my friends. My mom lives…lived about 4 hours from here, the rest of my family is about 12 hours away in PA. So I have no “family” here. I have been on the phone with several people back home (in PA) but I still feel alone right now. My mom had a hard life, much due to her own doing but hard none the less. She taught me to play Rummy…its how I lurned to count, I still love the game She tried to teach me to crochet and when I finialy figured it out (20 years later) she raved over my first throw…crooked as it was She introduced me to many differant music styles ones kids wouldn’t choose on there own Her wonder lust allowed me to live all over the US…some areas I remember some I don’t…But I was there! She gave me a very unusual name…ummmmm I like it but I wish people pronounced it right more often When ever she would introduce me to people she always added what I have done with my life, job, marrage…it was emerassing how she would gush over it there is so much more but the most important one is my values, morals and life choices. As I said she had a hard life and even if she didn’t learn from her mistakes I did. Because I strived so hard not to make the same mistakes in life as she did I becames who I am…and I like me! So THANK YOU MOM! I love you ---
**Author:** ![Siddhartha\_Vicious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@Siddhartha\_Vicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siddhartha_Vicious)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2004, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/2 "2004-03-27T22:41:35Z")
Wow. . . Sorry to hear about your mom. That’s a hell of a tribute. ---
**Author:** ![screech-owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@screech-owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/screech-owl)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2004, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/3 "2004-03-27T22:44:04Z")
::hug:: My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![zoogirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b9bd4f/32.png) [@zoogirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoogirl)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2004, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/4 "2004-03-27T22:55:22Z")
Been there. My Mom only made it to 64. I think it’s great that you have good memories to hold onto. Hang on to them. (((\*\*Lwaxana[B/]))) ---
**Author:** ![Mercury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercury)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2004, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/5 "2004-03-27T23:16:39Z")
I’m sorry about your mom. I think your post was really sweet, though. ---
**Author:** ![Sinshine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Sinshine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sinshine)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2004, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/6 "2004-03-27T23:28:00Z")
((((( **Lwaxana** ))))) I’m sorry for this. I see a strength and pride in your post that should see you through, and I’m glad for that. I’m guessing you got that from your mom, too. ((((( **Lwaxana** ))))) ---
**Author:** ![jastu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/43a26b/32.png) [@jastu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jastu)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2004, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/7 "2004-03-27T23:54:02Z")
I am very sorry for your loss **Lwaxana**. I’ve lost both my mother and father. My father and I had not been close for 20 years but it was still a shock and great loss when I heard of his death so I understand what you are feeling right now. Very touching post. ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/8 "2004-03-28T00:04:18Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. Mothers can be very special people. Hold on to your memories and she will always be with you. ---
**Author:** ![LolaBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@LolaBaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaBaby)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/9 "2004-03-28T00:08:36Z")
Sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences. ---
**Author:** ![earthpuppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@earthpuppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earthpuppy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/10 "2004-03-28T00:17:23Z")
May her memory be eternal Bless you **lwaxana** ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/11 "2004-03-28T00:40:14Z")
I’m sorry for your loss :(, but WOW! What a tribute! 🆒 Hopefully, the good memories will last forever. ---
**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/12 "2004-03-28T00:44:07Z")
I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/13 "2004-03-28T01:45:13Z")
My sincere condolences. ---
**Author:** ![woodstock989](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f05b48/32.png) [@woodstock989](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstock989)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/14 "2004-03-28T01:53:08Z")
I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope you get to see family soon to help you through this. ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/15 "2004-03-28T01:53:13Z")
I’m sorry for your loss, **Lwaxana** ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/16 "2004-03-28T01:58:01Z")
My deepest sympathy. ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/17 "2004-03-28T02:40:42Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find comfort in remembering the good times and the positive things that are your mom’s legacy to you. Even though she may have made mistakes, it sounds like she was very proud of you and loved you, and that is something worth holding onto. ---
**Author:** ![yosemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/18 "2004-03-28T02:45:44Z")
What a beautiful tribute you wrote for your mom. She would be very proud. I am sure she\* is\* proud. Many good thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/19 "2004-03-28T03:13:28Z")
My condolonces. I hope you and your family can eventually find peace, and healing. For now, take care of yourself, and each other. ---
**Author:** ![Heart\_On\_My\_Sleeve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/77aa72/32.png) [@Heart\_On\_My\_Sleeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_On_My_Sleeve)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2004, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808/20 "2004-03-28T05:24:00Z")
Deep Sympathies. Take care and be patient with yourself. {{{Lwaxana}}} [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-died/236808.md?page=2)