Oh Patrick! My deepest and sincerest condolences.

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Rant: Jorr, did not know Jerry Falwell said that. What a jerk!
Rant: Scarlet,sorry about your Aunt.
Rave: Scarlett's attitude.
Rave: Statia's going to Venice...I love Venice!
P.M. A dog biscuit with feet What a hoot! Makes me LOL!
Rave: I'm getting hardwood floors in my living/dining/entrance/kitchen Yea! can't wait.
OWJ: I too struggle with questions like those you stated. 'Belief' is sometimes hard. I just keep asking for understanding.
Have a great weekend everyone.

My condolences to you and your family, Patrick. My mother passed last year and there are really no words to say, except, I'm deeply sorry for your loss. You and your loved ones are in my prayers.

Patrick:
I posted before I read about your Mother. I'm so sorry. May you find confort and peace.

Patrick, I am so sorry. I know your mother had been struggling for a long time...may you all find peace.

Patrick,
My deepest sympathy.

Oh Patrick. Thank you for posting about your mother. I always looked forward to your comments about her on the board. My deepest sympathy and consider yourself hugged from CA.

Patrick, I've been following the issues you've had to go thru with helping your mother over the past year, and I've been able to sympathize since my mother is also dealing with an illness.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and you are right.....at least you know she is at peace now. Big hug to you, Patrick.

razzledazzle, I hope your kitty pulls thru. I was just watching my 13 year old puppy last night thinking that he is really starting to show his age, too.

Thanks for all the well wishes on our trip, everyone.

My sympathies Patrick.

All my best, Patrick.

PAtrick, I don't post much on Freaky Friday anymore but I wanted to tell you that I sincerely hope you find some peace now. It is so hard to watch a parent deteriorate and deal with all the hassle that comes along with it; I know, I have a front row seat w/my Mom, who is now 91 but still hanging in there in her Alzheimer's facility.

Oh Patrick, what a lovely way for her to approach death. Part of my work is on a Hospice Unit and I've seen many people die in many different ways. How lucky for both of you that you were together and that she had no pain in those final moments. My thoughts are with you as I approach the one year anniverary of my mother's death.

Rave: The example: that we could all be as at peace and acceptance, and act with such grace as Patrick's Mom did when it's our turn.

Rave: The spirit that keeps some brave souls pushing on living full lives beyond the time when the body has refused to cooperate- like my parents.

Rave: CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Rave: CHICAGO

Rave: Beautiful Autumn trees that look like explosions of color. Coming to work today was like driving down a cylinder of fire.

Rant: Religious people who think they "know" why God lets bad things happen.

Sorry for you loss, Patrick. Regardless of the preparation, it is still hard.

I've got my black and white with jersey on from head to toe today.

GO SOX!

Patrick, My sympathy and condolences to you for the loss of your mother. You are a very fine son.

Condolences to you & yours Patrick..

Oh, Patrick, I'm so sorry. Thank you for letting us know. It sounds as if she chose her time; I've worked in a hospice and have seen so many people do that. It's a peaceful and humbling event and an honour to witness.

To those who are dealing with feline family members - it wasn't long ago that we lost our beloved Worf, and there was so much kindness and sympathy on this board for us. Hugs to all who need them.

Deepest sympathies, Patrick.

Patrick--My sympathies. It's hard even though it was expected. but you know it was a release for you Mom.

Been there. :-B

Patrick, as I told you before, I think your mother was blessed with having such a loving son, to be able to see his face then just go to sleep is something most mothers would yearn for when their time comes.
Sending all of our warmest thoughts,
Scarlett and family

For Patrick: While I've never met you and only have known you through Fodors (and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts, replies, responses and wit) I want to send to you my sincerest condolences. From what I can tell you must have been a wonderful son to your mother. May your days of pain and sorrow be short.
Warmly,
Karen