# 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:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/41 "2008-08-04T01:50:28Z")
I’m so sorry ☹ My father died a year ago. I remember what it was like going through that – I hope that if you need anything, you’ll turn to this ridiculously loving and close-knit community. ---
**Author:** ![mmouse9799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@mmouse9799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmouse9799)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/42 "2008-08-04T01:53:27Z")
It seems inadequate, but I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Hanna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hanna)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/43 "2008-08-04T01:54:41Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. My father is losing his war with lung cancer and I will be in your shoes soon. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/44 "2008-08-04T02:04:16Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/45 "2008-08-04T04:17:27Z")
I’m really sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you, Rico and cadolphin. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/46 "2008-08-04T04:29:16Z")
**Rico** and\*\* cadolphin\*\*, So sorry to hear this. You & your loved ones are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/47 "2008-08-04T05:02:29Z")
I’m sorry for your loss, **Rico** and **cadolphin**. I lost my mom in 1999 and my dad in 2001. Nothing I could say could make it suck any less; just know that you’re surrounded by friends here. Blessings. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/48 "2008-08-04T06:40:49Z")
Our condolences. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![kaiwik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaiwik/32/3978_2.png) [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/49 "2008-08-04T07:19:03Z")
I, too, offer my condolences for your loss. You and yours are in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Lust4Life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecc23a/32.png) [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/50 "2008-08-04T10:21:55Z")
Sorry to hear about your mom,no matter how long they live its always a loss. We’re all with you in spirit no matter where we are physically. Time heals. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/51 "2008-08-04T18:34:59Z")
You’ve my heartfelt condolences, **Rico**. Mom is 83 and in ridiculously good heath and shape. It’s pretty typical for the women in my family to keep going well into their 90’s, sometimes even hitting triple-digits. Still, every time it takes her more than three rings to answer the phone, that little bit of dread comes creeping along… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/52 "2008-08-04T18:38:34Z")
I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![cadolphin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@cadolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cadolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/53 "2008-08-04T20:27:39Z")
We met with **Rico’s** sister and Mom’s best friend of 40+ years at the mortuary today. We were thinking of the funeral on Thursday but his sister has other family committments requiring her to go home asap so there will be a 1/2 hr viewing service at the mortuary per Mom’s request of family and close friends only and the graveside serivice Mom also insisted we only do has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon approximately a 7-8 hr drive one way from here. Both **Rico** and I are astounded at the amount of support, love and good wishes we are receiving from all of you on the board! It’s just amazing how you can care about us and most of you have never even seen a picture of us. Thank you so very very much our online family. **Rico and cadolphin** ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Woo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7c8e57/32.png) [@Dr.Woo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Woo)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/54 "2008-08-04T20:35:24Z")
**Rico and cadolphin** , my condolences to you. As others have said, no matter how long your parents live, it’s still absolutely devastating when they go. I hope that you can find peace in your memories. Big hugs to both of you. ---
**Author:** ![Sunrazor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sunrazor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunrazor)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685/55 "2008-08-05T00:14:44Z")
Oh, Rico, I am so sorry. I lost my mom about a year and a yalf ago. The pain never really goes away, but it will, in time, become more sweet than bitter. My thoughts and prayers are with you. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neither-m-or-p-my-mom-died-tonight/458685.md?page=2)