My mom passed away unexpectedly yesterday morning

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I said a prayer for you & your family.    May you feel God's peace during this time.  

Lorie, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. 

Lorie, I am so sorry for your loss  . There is really no way to prepare yourself for something like this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear this.  My prayers are with you all. 

Thank you all so much everyone.  The furneral did help me get closure with my mom, and it was good to see so many family members.  Except everyone wished we weren't getting together under such difficult circumstances.  Thanks again!

I'm so sorry.

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother

I am so sorry for your loss of your mother Lorie. *hugs* Deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Lost my mum too. All I can say is that our mums never really leave us, every day I can hear her voice telling me things, like she used to.  She still feels very close by and I believe that she always will be as close as my heart. She still loves you too. 

Oh Lorie I am so sorry to read this. I lost my Mom in June so it's still very fresh and I know all too well all the different emotions you are feeling. I'm so glad you were able to get some closure at the funeral, but know the next few months will be difficult as you adjust to a life without her in it. It doesn't matter how much you try to prepare yourself for it- it's still a total shock and something you need to grieve. The best advice I have gotten is losing a parent, especially a mother to a daughter, is not something you ever get over. You just somehow get through it. Don't be frustrated with yourself if you find it takes time. 

We are all here for whatever you need. I have used the forums a lot dealing with this and it has been very helpful. I hope you find the same comfort. 

Lots of vibes  and hugs          to you and your family. You will all be in my thoughts! 

Lorie, I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. I'm just so sorry about how everything unfolded. I really can't imagine the shock. My dad died in June, and it wasn't unexpected.... and while it was nice to see the family, it was strange given the circumstances. It's all a very jumbled kind of thing, and it's all over before we even really "realize" what's happened.

I asked my mom for something of my dad's that he really loved. It's been really nice having that reminder of him - something he wore that he loved (a bolo tie). I take it out, touch it, look at it, hold it close to my heart - and I wear it sometimes. :heart2:

I'm sorry, Lorie. My thought and prayers are with you.

The part about the phone message really hit home with me. When my Mom died 2 years ago, I didn't get the message that she was in the hospital ; then I got the call that said she only had 1 hour to live, and I'd better hurry up to get there. I never made it. She died when I was halfway there. Don't feel guilty about the phone thing--things just happen this way sometimes, and you have no control over them.