| Author | Family Matters:  Update on my mom- Her Passing  | 
              
                | NotQuiteJuneCleaverTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     222 Posts
 
 Susan
 Shreveport 
                LA
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 07 2007 :  06:19:53 AM   
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                      | My mom passed this evening at 7:21.  She went peacefully and is no longer suffering.  I am so grateful for this.  Thanks for all your kindness and well wishes.  Much love to you all. She cherished each and every card and mini apron from my farmgirl friends. 
 Blessings to you all.
 
 Please forgive this cross post from my blog but I dont have time to write two posts this morning.  Many have kept up with what all is going on with my family so I wanted to share that I have blogged about the latest happening and appreciate all your well wishes and kindnesses more than you will know.
 My blog is in my signature...love to you all. See you soon.
 
 
  http://www.notquitejunecleaver.com
 There is immeasurable value in what I do.  I won't ever believe otherwise.
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                      | Edited by - NotQuiteJuneCleaver on Oct 08 2007  9:56:22 PM
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                | Nancy GartenmanTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Nancy
 West Seneca 
                New York
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 07 2007 :  06:35:33 AM   
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                      | What a nice writting on your blog, all those good and not so good memories. You are doing a great job, not sure I could do as I could hold up as well as well as you. Bless your heart. NANCY JO
 
 www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com
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                | MarybethTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Mary Beth
 Stanwood 
                Wa  98292
 USA
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                | Phils AnnTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Ann
 Parsonsburg 
                Maryland
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 07 2007 :  07:37:20 AM   
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                      | Susan, Your up-dates are so important to us.  We love you. 
 Ann
 Sairy Hill Thicket
 There is a Redeemer.
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                | AleeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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                      |  Posted - Oct 07 2007 :  08:25:04 AM   
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                      | Susan- 
 I am thinking about you and your mom!  I am so sorry to hear that she had a stroke.  Oh and YOU GO GIRL!  Let those "People Handlers" know what you think!  They shouldn't give you the run around!
 
 You are an amazing daughter and wonderful person!  I am glad you are getting some help and some sleep.
 
 *hugs*
 
 Alee
 The amazing one handed typist!  One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
 http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/
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                | Carol SueTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      4033 Posts
 
 Carol Sue
 Washingtonian
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 07 2007 :  8:23:05 PM   
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                      | Been keeping up on your blog and keeping you and your family and mom in prayers.  (((((HUGS))))) Carol Sue
 
 listening to the quiet moments
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                | cinnamongirlTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      1682 Posts
 
 Carrie
 
 Canada
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2007 :  9:42:57 PM   
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                      | Been reading your blog too. Love the photos. Your Mother is a beautiful lady. May she find peace soon. Know you are doing all you can and have every right to rest no woman can do it alone. You need your rest girl as it sounds like you are the strength the rest of your family will need later.Give your Mom a big farmgirl hug from us and tell her it is time to think of herself and perhaps she will find the peace she needs. Love you bless you and your family. Carrie
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                      | Edited by - cinnamongirl on Oct 08 2007  10:12:17 PM
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                | cinnamongirlTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      1682 Posts
 
 Carrie
 
 Canada
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2007 :  10:14:31 PM   
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                      | I am so sorry for yor loss but I too am glad she went peacefully Susan. My condolences to you and your family. God Bless |  
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                | AleeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2007 :  10:22:39 PM   
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                      | Susan- 
 I am so glad your mom is not suffering any more, and at the same time, I am saddened for your loss.  I am at a loss of words, but please know you are in my heart and thoughts.  I wish you all comfort possible.
 
 Alee
 The amazing one handed typist!  One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
 
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                | CabinCreek-KentuckyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      8529 Posts
 
 Frannie
 Green County 
                Kentucky
 USA
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                | MarybethTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Mary Beth
 Stanwood 
                Wa  98292
 USA
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                | therusticcottageTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Kay
 Vancouver 
                WA
 USA
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                | Carol SueTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Carol Sue
 Washingtonian
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2007 :  11:23:35 PM   
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                      | Susan,  ((((HUGS)))) I am sure for your there is relief that she is not longer in pain and yet your heart breaks because she was your mom.  I am glad for every moment that you and your family got to pour your love out on her.
 Peace to you and your household.
 Carol Sue
 
 listening to the quiet moments
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                | AnnikaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Annika
 
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2007 :  11:50:29 PM   
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                      | Susan ~ I went back and read through your blog some to understand what was going on before i posted. First I know that you very likely feel a mixture of numb/relieved/exhausted and grieving. I am sorry that your mom has passed, but having been down the cancer path with both my beloved grandmother and equally beloved great aunt, knowing that they are out of pain and that the end of the horrible thing has arrived, oddly is a comfort that you will return to again and again. Going through the aftermath of a family member passing is grueling. Try to get as much rest as you can. You are a brave a wonderful woman for seeing to your mom in her last months. So many would just pawn them off on a care facility of some kind. I admire you greatly. 
 Please take care of you and your family.
 peace and blessings
 
 
 
 Annika
 http://people.tribe.net/58d06a60-1cdd-4357-b4e3-bc523ed51ff5
 http://dredweezul-madramblings.blogspot.com/
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                | katie-ellTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Katie
 Illinois
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  04:58:46 AM   
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                      | Susan -- I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.  Her peaceful passing is a gift to her and to you.  And as you mourn, I hope that you can now celebrate her life; as difficult a life as it was, it was fraught with lessons and love for you.  Do get some rest and I'm sending hugs to you and your family. 
 www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com
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                | KYgurlsrbestTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Jonni
 Elsmere 
                Kentucky
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  06:15:25 AM   
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                      | Susan, I am so sorry, but she is in a better place, isn't she.  I am glad she no longer suffers, nor her family suffering beside her. 
 Take the time you need to grieve her, and know that you gave all that a daughter could.
 
 J
 
 "She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
 NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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                | mimaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  06:44:43 AM   
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                      | I'm soo sorry Susan! You were a wonderful daughter to her! Huge hug!!!! |  
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                | LuzyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Luanne
 Pueblo 
                Colorado
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  09:00:45 AM   
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                      | Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs, Lu 
 
 --May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
 http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store!
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                | JudyBlueEyesTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Judith
 Spokane 
                Washington
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  09:33:25 AM   
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                      | (((((Susan and Family))))) Blessings to you for being such a good and caring daughter.  FarmGirl Hugs! 
 We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden!
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                | Tina MichelleTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Tina
 sunshine state 
                FL
 USA
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                | CorinnelouiseTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Corinne
 France
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  10:49:13 AM   
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                      | Susan, you have been an ispiration for all of us having sick or aged parents, thanks for sharing with us. And peace to you, you family and YOUR DEAR MOM. I am sorry for all the pain involved, all my sympathy to you and you family.
 Corinne
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                | mkmomusTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     248 Posts
 
 Merle
 Greensboro 
                NC
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  2:40:53 PM   
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                      | Susan, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom but glad she is not suffering. I will keep you in my prayers. I always loved the following and hope it will bring you some comfort.
 Merle
 
 Do not stand at my grave and weep
 I am not there; I do not sleep.
 I am a thousand winds that blow,
 I am the diamond glints on snow,
 I am the sun on ripened grain,
 I am the gentle autumn rain.
 When you awaken in the morning's hush
 I am the swift uplifting rush
 Of quiet birds in circled flight.
 I am the soft stars that shine at night.
 Do not stand at my grave and cry,
 I am not there; I did not die.
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                | willowtreecreekTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Julie
 Russell 
                AR
 USA
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                | Aunt JennyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Jenny
 middle of 
                Utah
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  3:04:03 PM   
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                      | I agree with  Corrine..you have sure been an inspriration to us all through this! You are the best daughter I have known of. I hope I can handle things and be so good when I am faced with that sort of situation. I know your Mom felt your love. (((((HUGS)))))))) take care of YOU now! 
 Jenny in Utah
 Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
 http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com
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                | Mumof3True Blue Farmgirl
 
      3890 Posts
 
 Karin
 Ellenwood 
                GA
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  4:14:46 PM   
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                      | Susan- You have been a source of strength for your mom throughout her illness. You are such an example of grace and compassion in times of trial and I will still keep you in my prayers. (((hugs)))
 
 Karin
 
 Wherever you go, there you are.
 
 Come visit me at:
 www.madrekarin.etsy.com
 
 www.madrekarin.blogspot.com
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                | CherylTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Cheryl
 Magalia 
                CA
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2007 :  5:46:06 PM   
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                      | Susan, I am so sorry.  What a blessing you were to your Mom. Cheryl
 
 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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