# The Long Goodbye - Mom is Dying **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 11, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300 "2009-02-11T00:31:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/21 "2009-02-11T05:25:24Z")
**Broomstick** , I’m so sorry your family is going through this. I hope it’s a peaceful transition for all of you. Wishing you strength and the comfort of good memories. ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/22 "2009-02-11T05:33:54Z")
May her passing be peaceful and painless and may that help you be at peace, too. We’ll be thinking of all of you. ---
**Author:** ![BaneSidhe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@BaneSidhe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaneSidhe)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/23 "2009-02-11T05:37:49Z")
May your mother’s passing be peaceful, and may your family also have peace during this time. Will be thinking of everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/24 "2009-02-11T06:51:08Z")
I hope everyting is peaceful for you mother and your family. ---
**Author:** ![trapezoidal\_jellyfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@trapezoidal\_jellyfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trapezoidal_jellyfish)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/25 "2009-02-11T07:46:53Z")
So sorry to hear this. May the next few days and weeks be peaceful for your mother, you and your whole family. You’ll be in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/26 "2009-02-11T16:38:47Z")
I am so sorry. May she go in peace and tranquility, surrounded by her loved ones. ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/27 "2009-02-11T16:58:15Z")
Peace to your mother and everyone who loves her. ---
**Author:** ![Atomicflea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58956e/32.png) [@Atomicflea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomicflea)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/28 "2009-02-11T17:09:30Z")
My prayers are with you and your family. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![even\_sven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dfb087/32.png) [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2009, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/29 "2009-02-11T17:36:45Z")
I’m so sorry, my thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![artemis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@artemis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/artemis)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/30 "2009-02-12T01:18:53Z")
I’m sorry to hear this, **Broomstick**. May your mother’s passing be gentle. ---
**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:** [February 12, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/31 "2009-02-12T23:33:39Z")
**Broomstick** –I been there. I’m sorry for your Mom, & for you. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Archergal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@Archergal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Archergal)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2009, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/32 "2009-02-13T00:53:17Z")
> [@Broomstick](#): > > And thanks for the good wishes. We’ll get through this, but no matter what, it is very sad. I’m so sorry, Broomstick. My dad passed on 2/23 last year. He went into the hospital on Monday night, and Saturday morning, he was gone. We were lucky to be able to be with him almost continuously for those last 5 days. He wasn’t really awake/alert after Thursday, but we still sat around and talked. We had the sense that he was somehow a little aware of us being there. He was the first person I ever saw die. It was hard, but I am so, SO glad we had that time to be with him and with each other. Best wishes to you and your family. It’s hard, but pulling together makes it a bit easier. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2009, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/33 "2009-02-13T09:19:22Z")
May your mother’s passing be quick, may all of you have time to say your goodbyes, may your time of mourning be as peaceful as it can. Godspeed, Broom-Mom. ---
**Author:** ![FarmerChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@FarmerChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FarmerChick)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2009, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/34 "2009-02-13T10:27:17Z")
My thoughts are with you and your family **Broomstick**. ---
**Author:** ![Lust4Life](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecc23a/32.png) [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2009, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/35 "2009-02-13T11:55:19Z")
I feel for you mate,its never easy but at least she’ll be free of pain soon. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/36 "2009-02-13T15:43:13Z")
Thinking about you and yours, Broomstick… ---
**Author:** ![Euryphaessa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Euryphaessa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euryphaessa)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/37 "2009-02-13T23:05:47Z")
I’m so sorry, **Broomstick**. My thoughts are with you and yours. ---
**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:** [February 14, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/38 "2009-02-14T01:04:56Z")
I’m so sorry, Broomstick. In coming weeks, you’ll be so glad you had a chance for those last talks. Cherish them and your mom and your whole family. ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/39 "2009-02-14T04:29:55Z")
I already posted elsewhere, but it’s worth saying again- peace and strength to you all, and Godspeed to your mom. Deb ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300/40 "2009-02-14T06:21:22Z")
I’m so sorry that you have to go through this, Broomstick, but you are blessed in that you got to talk to your Mom, to have that “last chat”. May her passing be serene and free of pain. \ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-long-goodbye-mom-is-dying/485300.md?page=3)