My mom passed away early Sunday morning. She had

[applegrove]

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Parkinsons' for more than a decade. It was peaceful and we all had a good numbers of goodbyes with her since she stopped eating months ago. She grew up in the country so she was very community oriented which she carried into her life with my dad in Ottawa. The most important theme in her life was service. She was a good egg. She believed in a stiff upper lip. Kind of a throwback mother. In summers she and my dad would garden together for hours and hours. My mom insisted that cbc radio be played in the background of our life. It was a wonderful childhood. Love you mum.

[rug]

1. In a few words you shared her with us all.

Thank you.

[applegrove]

6. It has been great to hear what she meant to others over the last few

days I will say. Thanks

[catnhatnh]

2. You have my condolences on your loss... N/T

[applegrove]

7. I appreciate it.

[livetohike]

3. My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mom.

May all your good memories of her bring you comfort and peace.

[applegrove]

8. Oh I do feel peace at times. Especially when around family.

[murielm99]

4. I am sorry.

But happy for all of you that this was peaceful.

[applegrove]

9. Yes. We had the best care for her. And a couple of days

of free nursing in the end. I love socialized medicine more than ever if that is possible.

[lovemydog]

5. May she rest in peace.

[applegrove]

10. Yes. She did a lot in her life. She deserves the peace parkinsons'

robbed her of. Rest indeed.

[HeiressofBickworth]

11. My sympathies, Applegrove.

It is hard to see disease ravage the lives of people we love.

[applegrove]

21. Yes. I took her for a walk outside three weeks ago. She was

a country girl and missed the outside when she got sicker. She bubbled like a brooke with happiness on that one warm day in April.

[panader0]

12. Condolences applegrove

My mom was a good egg and a throwback too. She's been gone over twenty years and I still miss her very much.
I am so sorry.

[applegrove]

19. Yes. This is the start of a new relationship with her. I'm

getting that.

[femmocrat]

13. I am very sorry for the loss of your mother, applegrove.

She sounds like a wonderful, loving mom.

[applegrove]

18. I have such fond memories of her from when I was underfoot.

She used to tell me the strengths I had when I was 12. Late in life I rediscouvered those very strengths. I should have paid more attention to her then.

[Skittles]

14. so sorry, applegrove

be good to yourself

[applegrove]

17. Family is about and that is the greatest good.

[JohnnyLib2]

15. My sympathy, applegrove.

We try to be ready, but the hole in the universe is real.....

[applegrove]

16. That is very apt. Thank you for putting that feeling into words.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

20. My condolences.

[applegrove]

22. Thanks.

[LiberalEsto]

23. I'm so sorry for your loss, applegrove

[UTUSN]

24. Talk about being a good egg, that's you. n/t

[bigwillq]

25. I am so very sorry.

Seemed like a great lady.

My grandmother (Dad's mom) had Parkinson's for as long as I could remember. Had to be for 20 years or so. Awful disease.

[hrmjustin]

26. I am so sorry for your loss!

[magical thyme]

27. I am so sorry for your loss...

[Joe Shlabotnik]

28. I'm sorry Applegrove.

I hope you and your family find peace and healing now.

[steve2470]

29. my condolences, applegrove

She sounds like she was a lovely mum.

[KMOD]

30. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom.

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and wish you much peace and comfort.

[TuxedoKat]

31. So sorry

for the loss of your beloved mother. I think I remember you were looking for old songs for her a few years back. Hope they were enjoyable for her. (((HUGS)))

[niyad]

32. so sorry for your loss. she sounds a truly remarkable woman.

[cbayer]

33. I am sorry for your loss and glad it was peaceful.

Sounds like she was a great mom.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

34. My condolences.

I'm sorry for your loss. It's a tough thing to lose your mother.

[irisblue]

35. I am so sorry for your loss

[fizzgig]

36. i am so very sorry for your loss

[NJCher]

37. your mom sounds terrific

Cher

[Kali]

38. ...

[shenmue]

39. ...

[Tom_Foolery]

40. So sorry for the loss of your mother...

I know how hard it is. I lost my mother almost eight years ago.

[riderinthestorm]

41. My deepest sympathy apple grove

[kairos12]

42. My condolences to you. I would like to have known her.

[Worried senior]

43. I am sorry for you loss

My mother had Parkinson's too among other things. She died in 2006, we managed to keep her home with us but it wasn't easy.

[UrbScotty]

44. (((((applegrove)))))

[LeftInTX]

45. I'm sorry about your mom, Apple Grove

My mom also had Parkinson's for about 10 years.
However, she died of an aneurysm before it got real bad.

[dixiegrrrrl]

46. I am glad you have so many good memories of her.

[applegrove]

47. I do. Especially from when I was a kid. All of that is coming flooding back.

[3catwoman3]

48. No matter how old we are...

...and no matter how much of a release from suffering it might be, I don't think we are ever totally ready to say that last farewell to the person who loved us before she even met us. I am 64 and my mom is 93, and I know I am not ready.

Wishing you the strength and support you need as you adjust to this inevitable event.

[A HERETIC I AM]

49. Having just lost my mom last August.....

I know how this feels.

You have my sincerest condolences. Stay strong, but let yourself cry and grieve.

[ucrdem]

50. thanks applegrove . . .

a peaceful rest to your mom

[kelliekat44]

51. Sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. nt

[question everything]

52. My deepest condolences

How wonderful that you have great memories to cherish. And how grateful you must be to have had your chance to say goodbye.

[Tsiyu]

53. My condolences

on the loss of your dear "mum."