# Neither M or P - my mom died tonight. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 3, 2008, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685 "2008-08-03T06:39:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/1 "2008-08-03T06:39:18Z")
My mom died tonight at about 9:30PM. The nursing home staff found her unresponsive and took her directly to the emergency room, where after 15 minutes of trying to revive her, I told them to stop. She was 88 years old. Graveside services will be set for later this week in Ogden. Rest, sweet lady. You earned it. Love you, Mom. Ric ---
**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:** [August 3, 2008, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/2 "2008-08-03T06:41:52Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss, but glad you had her to love for so very long. I hope the next week or so will be filled with exchanging memories of her with your loved ones. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/3 "2008-08-03T06:52:14Z")
**Rico** , I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad that you let us know. If you feel like it, maybe you can talk about some of the good memories that you have and tell us what she was like. It must have been nice to have a son to speak so gently about you. I always wanted a son. Try to rest and just get through everything one step at a time. ---
**Author:** ![cadolphin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@cadolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cadolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/4 "2008-08-03T06:59:47Z")
I could not have asked for a better mother in law. or a better husband. I love you Mom. I miss you already. Damnit couldn’'t you have waited one more day? I was coming to see you again tomorrow. That shower I thought was important before seeing you today seems so insignificant now. Oh how much alike you and I are. You will see that now. I love you so very dearly Mom. Stop it! I know you are eatting up my guilt. HUGS FOREVER ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/5 "2008-08-03T07:49:26Z")
88 sounds like plenty of time to have a good, fulfilling life. Even so, it can be hard to say goodbye to someone you love. I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/6 "2008-08-03T07:57:25Z")
Sorry, man. Godspeed **Rico** ’s mum. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/7 "2008-08-03T08:16:31Z")
{{Rico}} ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/8 "2008-08-03T09:17:34Z")
{{{\*\*Rico \*\* and **cadolphin** }}} ---
**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:** [August 3, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/9 "2008-08-03T11:10:44Z")
**cadolphin** , **Rico** , I been there. I’m so sorry for your troubles. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/10 "2008-08-03T11:33:19Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. Can you share some stories about her? ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/11 "2008-08-03T11:36:08Z")
☹ 88 years is a good run. I hope my Mother is as lucky. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/12 "2008-08-03T11:39:21Z")
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing I can say will make it easier for you. Sending supporting thoughts your way. ---
**Author:** ![monavis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e0b2c6/32.png) [@monavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monavis)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/13 "2008-08-03T11:52:11Z")
I am sorry for your loss, I hope the memories of her years with you will help to bring some comfort. Monavis ---
**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:** [August 3, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/14 "2008-08-03T12:21:10Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss **Rico and cadolphin**. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2008, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/15 "2008-08-03T12:27:45Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Merhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Merhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merhouse)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/16 "2008-08-03T12:41:06Z")
So sorry, \*\*Rico \*\* and **cadolphin**. It doesn’t matter how much time we have together, it’s never enough. If she was struggling, try to take some solace that the struggle is over. It’s what helped me with my Mom. ---
**Author:** ![OtakuLoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@OtakuLoki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OtakuLoki)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/17 "2008-08-03T13:04:48Z")
My deepest condolances to you both, **Rico** and **cadolphin**. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/18 "2008-08-03T13:09:27Z")
Just echo the thoughts of above to both of you. Take care. ---
**Author:** ![KSO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f07891/32.png) [@KSO](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KSO)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/19 "2008-08-03T13:35:43Z")
I’m so sorry. Take care. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/20 "2008-08-03T13:46:49Z")
My very best to you and all who loved her. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685.md?page=2)