# My mother is dying **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 30, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875 "2010-10-30T16:04:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Darth\_Hamsandwich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4bbf92/32.png) [@Darth\_Hamsandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Hamsandwich)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/1 "2010-10-30T16:04:03Z")
I questioned my faith a million times since I’ve been to these boards and eventually I gave in to logic that a God does not exist. My mother is dying. She was a good woman who made everyone around her feel special. She was an excellent mother. I believe she will be in heaven when she passes. I found my faith again. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/2 "2010-10-30T16:11:10Z")
Watching a loved-one die is a painful process. I have been through it. Sending supporting thoughts your way. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/3 "2010-10-30T17:01:52Z")
My best to you and your family during this difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/4 "2010-10-30T17:38:59Z")
We’ll keep you and your family in our prayers, **Darth**. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Knig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/5 "2010-10-31T04:09:01Z")
I am sorry for your impending loss. My advice is to accept any comfort that you find. ---
**Author:** ![BaneSidhe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@BaneSidhe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaneSidhe)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/6 "2010-10-31T04:48:01Z")
Thoughts and prayers from me and my folk. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/7 "2010-10-31T15:47:39Z")
I was with my mother during her entire mortal illness, and held her hand while she died. It was very difficult. That was 22 years ago. I’d like to tell you ‘you’ll get over it’, but you won’t. However, it will get easier to bear as time passes. My thoughts and prayers are with you! ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/8 "2010-11-01T19:23:51Z")
I’m really sorry and pray God gives her peace and you and your family comfort during this time. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/9 "2010-11-01T19:31:30Z")
I’m very sorry. I hope you and your family can find strength and peace. ---
**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:** [November 2, 2010, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/10 "2010-11-02T02:06:07Z")
I am so sorry you have to go through this. My mom recently passed on September 10th. I know how you’re feeling. May you and yours find peace. ---
**Author:** ![Viridiana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Viridiana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Viridiana)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/11 "2010-11-02T05:38:38Z")
I’m sorry about your mom. Keep giving her affection, affection, affection (I assume you are, but anyway)! ---
**Author:** ![Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sleeps_With_Butterflies)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/12 "2010-11-02T06:09:37Z")
I’m so sorry. Ask her questions now about all the things you may want to know. Look at pictures with her. Talk to her about when she was young. If you need to talk, feel free to PM me. ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/13 "2010-11-02T06:27:03Z")
Losing a mom has to be one of the hardest things ever. **Sleeps With Butterflies** is right, she may feel the need to talk, so try to spend as much time with her as you can. I don’t know what her illness is, but touching her gently is very important. People who are facing death are so alone that my instinct tells me that touch from loved ones is very important. Hold her hand, hold her in your arms if it doesn’t cause her pain. Even if she’s unconscious, be sure to touch her. I wish you and your loved ones strength in the days ahead. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/14 "2010-11-02T09:46:47Z")
May her passing be peaceful. ---
**Author:** ![Lust4Life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecc23a/32.png) [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-is-dying/558875/15 "2010-11-02T16:43:54Z")
I’m sorry to hear your news, I hope all goes well with you.