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[Wonderer67]

Just wanted to thank all of you guys for your well wishes.

This has been a journey, that’s for sure. And I’m glad (more relived) that this phase is over.

 

[BlackSatinKnight]

B

Hey guys. Just wanted to share with you, that my mother passed away yesterday afternoon.

The last 1.5 days for her were trying and painful, but she was in hospice and getting morphine and an anti anxiety med, so that helped. I was with her at the end…

Anyway - just wanted to let you all know too. No arrangements, just a few memorials. Thanks all for your understanding, love and support, good vibes, prayers, and well wishes.

It meant a lot to me and Mrs Wonderer. (I couldn’t exactly tell my sisters and daughter that the literotica crew were thinking of us… )

I’m sorry for your loss. If you need to talk please reach out to me.

 

[Wonderer67]

@Wonderer67 I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad you had this time together at the end. Know that I'm thinking of you and @Mrswonderer during this difficult time.

Thank you L2!

It was lovely being there at the very end and I’m sure very comforting for her. My sisters and daughter arrive shortly there after.

Really appreciate your kind thoughts. Definitely makes this tough process easier.


-w

 

[Wonderer67]

B

I’m sorry for your loss. If you need to talk please reach out to me.

Thank you, brother! Duly noted!

Tbh, I have not fully processed everything yet.

 

[Wonderer67]

I'm good. I got dug out with only one misshap...I slipped on ice and fell in a snow pile. I'm OK
I have to take Mrs Rj to the chiropractor around noon today so I'll be leaving soon.

I saw that post the other day. I’m glad that you did not get hurt when you fell and hopefully Mrs.RJ is just going for a routine back crack.

 

[Wonderer67]

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Loved that show!! (Twin peaks)

 

[BlackSatinKnight]

Thank you, brother! Duly noted!

Tbh, I have not fully processed everything yet.

Yeah, that’s what sucks about the loss of a loved one. It takes a while to process it and begin the grieving process. My Dad passed over 2 years ago and there are times I wish I could call him and hear his voice.

 

[Wonderer67]

Well happens too often here. And this was about 4 1/2 hours. Of course bitter cold out which doesn't help. 3,800 without power at one time down to 1,600 now.

Sorry that happened to you, OM. I live not too far. We lose power a lot.

I don’t know what the cause was, but there are 48 million dead ash trees in New Jersey due to the blight. When the weather gets really cold, ash is very brittle wood and a lot of tree snap and break. Often times over powerlines…

 

[dkak001]

Think of it this way you work and pay taxes, you retire and collect your pension, social security, and investments, you pay taxes. Going in and coming out.

Yep, then they tax you on what you buy with the money you've already been taxed on!

OK, I know we need taxes to support society. Roads, schools, infrastructure, etc. And we are a rich enough society to have things like social security for those who are unable to work. (Not the retired people, they're only getting their own money back!). But personal property tax is BS!

 

[Wonderer67]

So sorry your in our thoughts and prayers

Thanks dude. Appreciate it, bud!!

 

[Wonderer67]

I'm very sorry for your loss. But it's my thought that she's in a much better place. One without pain, turmoil, or strife. The ones passing before her preparing for her arrival, making sure that everything's just right and she can be rejoined by them. As she and they start preparing for the ones to follow. I've often thought that living our lives is truly serving penance for what our futures hold. Know that she and all your family will be in our thoughts, and prayers.

Thanks OM! You have such a way with words… beautifully written.

I agree, she is definitely in a better place. I hate to admit that I’m a little bit relieved, but it was hard seeing her in so much pain the last couple of days…

Again, appreciate your beautiful words.

 

[Tweedledude]

Thanks dude. Appreciate it, bud!!

Take care especially in the near term..... Watch it for that pesky stress...

 

[Wonderer67]

So sorry brother. Prayers to your family. I’m happy you were by her side.

Thanks bro!!

Appreciate that!! I’m gonna let my sisters and daughter know that my “online book club friends” send their regards.

2025 Miss K.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Hey guys. Just wanted to share with you, that my mother passed away yesterday afternoon.

The last 1.5 days for her were trying and painful, but she was in hospice and getting morphine and an anti anxiety med, so that helped. I was with her at the end…

Anyway - just wanted to let you all know too. No arrangements, just a few memorials. Thanks all for your understanding, love and support, good vibes, prayers, and well wishes.

It meant a lot to me and Mrs Wonderer. (I couldn’t exactly tell my sisters and daughter that the literotica crew were thinking of us… )

Please accept my condolences.

 

[Wonderer67]

Please accept my condolences.

Condolences accepted B2!!! (I feel like I am snapping to attention as I say that. )

Appreciate that, bud.

 

[Missk_2022]

Has anyone ever read the epitaph by merrit Malloy

 

[likes2watchU]

Yeah, that’s what sucks about the loss of a loved one. It takes a while to process it and begin the grieving process. My Dad passed over 2 years ago and there are times I wish I could call him and hear his voice.

It is a process but it sometimes feels like being out at sea, too. Some days the water is still as glass and sometimes there waves - lot and lots of waves. Even decades later. Thankfully by then, most of the waves are smaller and easier to navigate.

I agree, she is definitely in a better place. I hate to admit that I’m a little bit relieved, but it was hard seeing her in so much pain the last couple of days…

I feel the same. It's a huge relief once they are no longer in pain or ill.

My mom passed back in 2018. There are days I would still like her back - but not the 2018 mom who was so sick and infirm. The mom I'd want back would be the 1970s-2010s mom. But that's not an option. So live for today, while we have it.

Has anyone ever read the epitaph by merrit Malloy

It's a favorite! Thank you for mentioning, @Missk_2022
Epitaph - Merrit Malloy

 

[Missk_2022]

Epitaph by Merrit Malloy​

When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.

And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.

I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.

Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on in your eyes
And not your mind.

You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.

Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love,
Give me away.

 

[Missk_2022]

Makes me cry...I can't read it out loud

 

[cowboyup6977]

We have donated our bodies to a medical college

 

[Mittering]

Hey guys. Just wanted to share with you, that my mother passed away yesterday afternoon.

The last 1.5 days for her were trying and painful, but she was in hospice and getting morphine and an anti anxiety med, so that helped. I was with her at the end…

Anyway - just wanted to let you all know too. No arrangements, just a few memorials. Thanks all for your understanding, love and support, good vibes, prayers, and well wishes.

It meant a lot to me and Mrs Wonderer. (I couldn’t exactly tell my sisters and daughter that the literotica crew were thinking of us… )

Sorry your going thru this. My condolences to you and yours. Glad she was being taken care of at the end.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Just wanted to thank all of you guys for your well wishes.

This has been a journey, that’s for sure. And I’m glad (more relived) that this phase is over.

I was on the phone with Mom as I was reading through and catching up. I have nothing to add to the emotional support offered to you by all us Spoonie People. At least we're not sporks. You remind me to be more patient with my mother than I feel like being. You remind me to slow down just a bit with her. You remind me not to lose my temper over things that I think should be apparent to her but aren't any more.


Truth is, you lot help me to be a bit better person. That is a task in itself.


Your lunchtime buddy send his bestest to you and your family at this time of transition. Wat will burn the josh.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Has anyone ever read the epitaph by merrit Malloy

I have now, and I agree.

Epitaph by Merrit Malloy​

When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.

And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.

I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.

Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on in your eyes
And not your mind.

You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.

Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love,
Give me away.

 

[Wonderer67]

Sorry your going thru this. My condolences to you and yours. Glad she was being taken care of at the end.

Thank you M. Much appreciated.

It was nice to be there at the end. Must be very comforting to have family and friends with you at the end.

And, welcome to the thread, BTW.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

On a selfish front in the midst of:


Got water pressure. I can fend off the EPA now.


Interview was as good as could be hoped for. I drive down there Friday to meet them.


Contest: what ailment should I call in with to the current job?