I was thankful that my Dad went relatively quickly in 1995 after the cancer was diagnosed as watching him deteriorate was agonizing. He had been here on a visit, having a great time with my sons and visiting Disney and all the theme parks so active and vibrant in his mid 70s...then just one year lafter I got an urgent call to get there asap and 2 weeks later he was gone.
I miss him so very much but I am thankful it was that way as I know I will see him again one day.

Praying God's peace and comfort for your mom and you KajunButterfly

You want your mother to be at peace, and that is a loving thing...you and she will be in my thoughts and prayers, J

I thought I would send you a post of comforting words, until I read the replies. What else can I say? They were all so wonderful. GramE's words about hallowed ground were so true. We were blessed with one of God's most perfect gifts. Michael Dominic, our precious Mickey, was not born to me, but a gift of God, just especially for us. We had him from seven months till God gently took him back at 14 months. He suffered so much.

I have been an OB/Nsy nurse for most of my working years and have also worked in a nursing home. There is a holiness about those coming into the world and leaving it, whether soon or later, that leaves me humbled and grateful to assist.

My father died at home, with his daughters taking care of him. He was able to look at me with the love I know he felt all his life, but couldn't express.

Your hands are now God's, as He cares for your mother.

I pray that your Mom passes gently, from your arms to God's.

Thank you for blessing me. Linda