i can't pretend to imagine how you feel...i lost my stepmother to cancer a year and a half ago, and i know how terrible that was. people kept saying "take solace in her being in peace now" and similar things, but it seemed like there was nothing that i really could take solace in. she was gone. nothing could help that.
so while it wasn't the same as losing my mother would be, i can relate a little bit. the only thing that really helped me was to try and not think much past the moment. there are plans that have to be made, but besides what you HAVE to do, try and focus on making sure you eat, and sleep if possible. try and just get through each day.
you've been such a wonderful and amazing daughter, and i'm positive that you made this whole thing easier for your mother.
please don't forget to take care of yourself, and let other people help. they really want to.
While I doubt it brings comfort, she is free from the pain now. As always if you are in need simply call on me and I will do what I can. You're on my mind.
As Beth had hoped, the "tide went out easily"; and in the dark hour before dawn she quietly drew her last, with no farewell but one loving look and a little sigh.
When morning came, for the first time in many months the fire was out and Jo's place was empty. But a bird sang blithely on a budding bough close by, the snowdrops blossomed freshly at the window, and the spring sunshine streamed in like a benediction over the placid face upon the pillow-- a face so full of painless peace that those who loved it best smiled through their tears, and thanked God that Beth was well at last.
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thejunipertree) wrote2004-11-12 02:44 pm
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let me know if there is anything i can do.
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Your friends (myself included) are with you should you need them.
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I guess you knew this day would come, but it doesn't make it any easier. At least the rollercoaster ride is over for everyone involved.
I'm so, so sorry.
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i can't pretend to imagine how you feel...i lost my stepmother to cancer a year and a half ago, and i know how terrible that was. people kept saying "take solace in her being in peace now" and similar things, but it seemed like there was nothing that i really could take solace in. she was gone. nothing could help that.
so while it wasn't the same as losing my mother would be, i can relate a little bit. the only thing that really helped me was to try and not think much past the moment. there are plans that have to be made, but besides what you HAVE to do, try and focus on making sure you eat, and sleep if possible. try and just get through each day.
you've been such a wonderful and amazing daughter, and i'm positive that you made this whole thing easier for your mother.
please don't forget to take care of yourself, and let other people help. they really want to.
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*HUGS*
You're in my thoughts. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
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Best wishes, seriously.
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you both deserved better.
you know how to get a hold of me.
do it anytime for any reason.
will be calling you when i get back from SF.
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Hugs if you need them.
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When morning came, for the first time in many months the fire was out and Jo's place was empty. But a bird sang blithely on a budding bough close by, the snowdrops blossomed freshly at the window, and the spring sunshine streamed in like a benediction over the placid face upon the pillow-- a face so full of painless peace that those who loved it best smiled through their tears, and thanked God that Beth was well at last.
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You have my love.
Take care of yourself.
*hug*
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