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A Mother's Kiss......
« on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:07pm » |
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Last night, I kissed my mother good-bye @ 7:45pm. I will always remember that time, because @ 9:40pm, she passed away....
I didn't call her, or visited her enough, though I always told myself I should. She raised me by herself since I was 5. She did a good job. Her name was Rachel.
She was my biggest fan. All the little league games, pop warner football...I am a big Dodger fan, and, of course, so was she. We would chat on the phone complaining on how poorly they played.
When I went to UCLA..she, of course, was a UCLA fan... rooting and booing as she watched me from afar...
She didn't have much money, but she always scraped enough to buy me glove and cleats...All she did was love me....
Yesterday morning, her health failed her, and my brother called me. I told him to dial 911... I drove the 80 miles and met them at the ER. As always, she was mad at us for fussing over her..she told us to go home to our families... I thought she was fine. She was too feisty to succumb...I thought.
8 hours later, when she was secure in her bed..her condition stabilized....she told us to go home... and kissed us good-bye...like a mother always does....
I love you, Mom... Merry Christmas! 
All of you..... call your mom... tell her you love her.... and wish her a Merry Christmas....
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Re: A Mother's Kiss......
« Reply #1 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:16pm » |
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I'm sorry Slammy, I never got to say goodbye to my Dad.
my condolances bro'
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« Reply #2 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:17pm » |
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« Reply #4 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:18pm » |
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My heart goes out to you..
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« Reply #5 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:20pm » |
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Bless your heart, Jim
You were lucky to have had her for your Mom and she was lucky to have you for a son. If is apparent that you all loved each other very much and that can never be erased. That love will be with you forever.
My heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Love to you my friend.....
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« Reply #6 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:34pm » |
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Jim...
I'm so sorry for your loss my friend... that is a bittersweet memory for you but I'm sure you have so many more happy ones....remember to keep those alive...and your mother will always be with you.
Peace and blessings and love to you - my heartfelt condolences friend,
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Re: A Mother's Kiss......
« Reply #7 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:34pm » |
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You're a hell of a guy, Slammy.
You showed that with your post.
Post away because we welcome anything you have to say.
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« Reply #8 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:36pm » |
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Mom's are like that Slammy. They wait til everyone has left.....
Sounds to me like you had a great relationship with your mom though, and so don't beat yourself up. She knew you loved her.
My sincerest wishes and thoughts are with you tonight Slammy. Linda
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« Reply #9 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:46pm » |
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Oh Slammy sounds like you have a great Mom and I say have because she is still with you. She is with you tonight she is in your heart and your Mom did things her way and she knows how very much you love her.
Know I am thinking of you and your family tonight!
Your Friend
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« Reply #10 on: Dec 21st, 2002, 11:48pm » |
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Slam- man,
What a wonderful lady, and although you are in pain right now, time will turn your sadness into tender memories. You were loved- and you loved your Mom in return- couldn't be more perfect.
I always feel sadness for us left behind- your Mom is at peace, and has no pain. We are here, dealing with a void in our lives. My heart goes out to you, Slammy, as well as your family.
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« Reply #11 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 12:05am » |
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Slammy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the fact that Mom's know their kids love them always...whether near or far. She will always be with you, those memories don't fade.
Please know that our thoughts are with you.
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« Reply #12 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 12:21am » |
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« Reply #13 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 2:07am » |
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Ma is smilein down on you Slammy.....you were lucky to have each other.......so so very sorry to her the news.....Pam
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« Reply #14 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 6:38am » |
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Slammerman,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Rachel. There always seems to be guilt about not spending enough time with our mothers after they pass. However, considering how many children are estranged from one or both parents, you gave her the best gift you could ever have given her. Your love. So many parents never get that gift. Imagine the happiness you brought her, by including her in your life. Reading your post, I can just see her in the stands cheering and booing. How much joy that must have given her. Hold on to that joy as a balance for the sorrow you now feel.
Peace,
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Re: A Mother's Kiss......
« Reply #15 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 8:01am » |
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Slammy, that was a beautiful tribute to your mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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« Reply #16 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 8:24am » |
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Oh, Slammy...
I'm sooooo sorry for your loss!
I am thinking about you!
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A Mother's Kiss......indeed
« Reply #17 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 8:58am » |
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Thanks for the reminder. It's been awhile since I told my Mom how much I loved her and how much her smile means to me and showed her with pride the ways I'm "being a good boy" like she told me to...35 years ago when we kissed goodbye.
Her last wish was to ease the pain her death would cause me...ain't that just like a Mom.
And so....like when I'd show her a bad scratch that hurt like hell....to keep her from worrying I'd say...."aaaw ma...it ain't so bad". No cookie she gave me was ever sweeter than the kiss that "made it all better".
Walk in her sunshine...celebrate her life
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Re: A Mother's Kiss......
« Reply #18 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 9:12am » |
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Slammy,
I cried and cried for you when I read your post. No words can make this better or ease your deepest pain. If they could I would give them to you in a heart beat. All I can give to you is love and support.
You have my sincerest sympathies, and a shoulder to cry on should you ever need it.
Your Mom was one hell of a lady. I wish you a Christmas that is filled with the celebration of her life.
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« Reply #19 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 10:40am » |
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Dear Slammy, So very sorry for your loss. There is a special bond between mothers and sons and I believe she is now your angel who will always be watching out for you. She is in a better place now and you will one day be together again. My heart goes out to you, wish I could give you a hug right now.
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« Reply #20 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 11:13am » |
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Im sorry to hear about your loss! i lost my mother a few years ago. I lost the best friend i ever had in this world. know one knows the pain your in. for all i can tell you is in time it gets easer to deal with the pain. i lost my mom and dad 50 weeks apart. i still feel the loss very much at this time of year. but i have my kids to love and think about! they hurt to. we love and support each other very much. may god be with you and your family at this time in life!! ken
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« Reply #21 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 12:19pm » |
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Slammy - words fail me right now. I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your Mom was a very special lady. I grieve with you. I think I'll call Mom now.
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« Reply #22 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 12:33pm » |
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Slammy,
My mom succumbed to cancer last year, but I have not lost her, for she is always with me. Your mom is with you too. She may not be able to talk, but she does listen. Take comfort that you are not alone, and there are many that love you, and understand.
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« Reply #23 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 12:47pm » |
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Slammy
You have my deepest sympathy and a lot of prayers on the way to you.
Your mother have not left yo but she has moved to a better place and look after you from there .Our parents never leave us.They just move to a better place and guard over us as angels.
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« Reply #24 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 1:02pm » |
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I'm sorry to hear this, Slammy.
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And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
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