# 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:** 2
**Author:** ![Fiveroptic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiveroptic/32/8257_2.png) [@Fiveroptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveroptic)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/21 "2008-08-03T14:41:19Z")
**Rico** and **cadolphin** , my sincerest sympathies to you and yours. May the ache which fills your hearts be soon replaced with peace. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/22 "2008-08-03T15:30:23Z")
I’m so sorry, **Rico**. You, **cadolphin** , and the rest of your family are in our thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/23 "2008-08-03T15:34:39Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss - please take comfort among those who love her. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/24 "2008-08-03T15:42:21Z")
{{{ **Rico and cadolphin** }}} ---
**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:** [August 3, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/25 "2008-08-03T15:45:35Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace and strength in each other. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/26 "2008-08-03T15:47:29Z")
I am sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/27 "2008-08-03T16:23:30Z")
You have our best wishes and sympathy. ---
**Author:** ![PunditLisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/28 "2008-08-03T16:26:59Z")
So very sorry. Death sucks. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/29 "2008-08-03T16:47:22Z")
I’m so sorry. I wish we could be there to hug you guys in person. **{{{{{{{{{{Ric}}}}}}}}}} {{{{{{{{{{Cathy}}}}}}}}}}** If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to call on us. You will be in our thoughts and our hearts. If she’s being buried, please add a few handfuls of dirt to blanket her from me and Thomas. We give them back to Thee, dear Lord, who gavest them to us, yet as Thou dost not lose them in giving, so we have not lost them by their return. What Thou gavest, Thou takest not away, O Lover of Souls, for what is Thine is ours always if we are Thine. And Life is eternal and Love is immortal, and death is only a horizon, and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. May the pain of bereavement grow more gentle. Let it be transformed into gratitude to our dear ones who have died and tenderness to those who are still with us. All our love, Jill and Thomas ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/30 "2008-08-03T17:47:46Z")
My sympathies, **Rico** and **cadolphin**. Losing a parent is hard at any age. ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/31 "2008-08-03T19:59:29Z")
I’m so sorry, **Rico** and **cadolphin**. Strength and comfort to both of you. Veb ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/32 "2008-08-03T20:08:52Z")
I’m so so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/33 "2008-08-03T20:18:21Z")
I’m sure sorry. No matter how ready you think you are, you’re really never ready. ---
**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:** [August 3, 2008, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/34 "2008-08-03T20:20:27Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to both of you and to your family. GT ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/35 "2008-08-03T20:53:01Z")
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear this y’all. I’m feeling your grief - we lost a grandmother in our family last Sunday, too. Rest in peace Mother. ---
**Author:** ![phil417](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6bbea6/32.png) [@phil417](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phil417)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2008, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/36 "2008-08-03T23:22:33Z")
_Rico_, I see that you live in Utah; (not to assume that everyone in Utah is Mormon, but) was your mom a believer? If so, then she believed she was going to a better world. I’ve discussed death with my mother, who is Christian. She’s afraid of the pain of dying, but knows she’ll be with her Savior and is looking forward to seeing His face and spending eternity in His presence. Could your mom have felt the same way? If so, please take comfort in the thought that she’s where she wants to be right now & no longer in pain. As with everyone else, my thoughts & prayers are with you. Love, Phil ---
**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:** [August 3, 2008, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/37 "2008-08-03T23:40:10Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Words fail… ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/38 "2008-08-04T00:40:28Z")
**Rico** and **cadolphin** : Yesterday morning I rolled out of bed, turned on the computer, and saw your email. I could barely focus, much less compose an adequate reply. I’ve just found this thread, and still I can’t think of anything to say except to reiterate my condolences. Take care of yourselves. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Lucky\_13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucky_13/32/13209_2.png) [@Lucky\_13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucky_13)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/39 "2008-08-04T01:37:02Z")
**Rico** and **cadolphin** , my condolences. I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![simply\_cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@simply\_cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simply_cats)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/40 "2008-08-04T01:43:37Z")
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