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I have been posting updates all over, and want to let all of you know who don’t know already.  Mom stopped eating on Friday.  So, we are on a watch.  She is resting comfortably and is peaceful.  It is time.  Goodbyes are being said and soon she will be with Dad and my sisters again.

I will still be blogging and still continuing with the blogtalkradio show.  I must keep going with all that has been started.

I am doing good, of course there are many emotions going on, it is a roller coaster at times, but I am at peace, I am prepared, I have created special memorial tributes for her. All these things help to bring me peace in the midst of the heartbreak of mom going home, even though it is also a time of rejoicing as well.

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  1. Francine

    August 10, 2010

    I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I can sympathize with you. I’m sure you have mixed emotions. My husband is still fairly young, but after being disabled, he is not the man I married – he’s not even really my “husband” anymore, and there are days I wonder how long is this going to go on. Of course I feel bad for thinking such thoughts, but I guess it’s only natural. My life has been put on hold, for almost a dozen years, and it’s alot of work!

  2. Denise

    August 10, 2010

    I just think you are amazing. Thanks for the update. I’m thinking of you at this very special time for you and your mom. Through your arms, she leaves with love!!

  3. Heather

    August 10, 2010

    Thanks so much for the update… praying for you all.
    Hugs, HL

  4. Bette

    August 10, 2010

    Donna,
    You and your family are in my prayers. I am sure you are exhausted (physically and emotionally)–I hope you are able to get a little rest.

  5. Karen

    August 11, 2010

    Donna,
    I have been thinking of you and your Mom and praying for you. I know there is a time to let go, but I know that it is still hard. I firmly believe that your Mom feels your love and that is the absolutely most wonderful gift you can give her.
    May God be with you and bring you peace.

  6. Sharon

    August 11, 2010

    Donna,
    Thanks for the update. I can understand the conflicting emotions. It must be hard to let go, but the peace you have found I am sure is from above. You have been a wonderful daughter and caregiver for your Mom. Your Mom has a wonderful eternal future ahead of her, and God will be with you in the days ahead also. You are in my prayers.

  7. G-J

    August 11, 2010

    Donna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  8. Skye

    August 11, 2010

    Thinking of you. I hope her transition is peaceful, and that you are given all of the support you need as well.
    Hugs, Donna!

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