update on my mom....
Posted by Anonymous on Apr 18, 2007 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
I just wanted to post this, and share this with all of you that have inquired, and asked me about this over the several months since I revealed on this board that my Mom was sick. My Mom passed away late last night. My brothers and I were able to make it here to Florida and be at her side, which I am so thankful for. I think it meant a great to deal to her, that we were there (as it did for my brothers and I as well). Thanks to all of you that have offered kind words of support for my Mom, and for me over the last several months.....I did hear them, and they meant a lot to me.
-dave
OMG!!! I'm sorry to hear that. I lost my dad about 3 years ago, so I know what you are going through. Stay strong and you and your family are in my prayers.
I will be dedicating my yoga practice this week to your continued strength. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom to cancer several years ago and it is a horrible thing to loose someone you love to this disease.
Peace,
Taneva
I forgot to ask did your mom have a favorite charity?
Thanks to all of you for your condolenses and heart felt warm wishes to myself and my family. I truly appreciate your kind words in this sad time in my life. Reading them all did add a touch of brightness to my day. My best friend John picked me up at the airport in Atlanta and made me again realize how important friends are in a time if need and sorrow. Tomorrow I will be heading to NY, the place where I grew up, and where everyone in my immediate family was born and raised. It's a time of remembrance for me, and a time for me to be with family and friends as well. Sometimes you never really realize how many friends you have until you need them to lean on. I consider you all at vegweb to be my friends as well.
Thanks again,
-dave
PS: Tanavab, I know that when my father passed away that my Mom told people, and had me tell others to make contributions to the charity my brother volunteers for (and started). I have to get the exact info from him and I will post it. He is a surgeon and when he adopted my niece from Cambodia, he was so moved by what he saw in the orphanages there, that he decided to start a program to go there once a year and do free surgeries for orphans that needed them. Sad that I don't know the name on the top of my head. He started out going there the first time as just him and one assistant. Now in it's 8th year, he went there last time with a team of over 20 (about 2 months ago). Almost all of the doctors and nurses involved have adopted children there, and they all spend a week there working long days and doing good things for those born into this world that maybe need it the most. Those children that would probably never have an opportunity to receive the type of care and treatment they recieved if the program did not exist. Other then that, any humane cancer or heart (because of my dad) charity would be fine. A list of humane charities that do not do animal testing can be found at www.pcrm.org.....thanks again for thinking about us...d
Hi Dave, So sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. I truly believe this life is just a stop along the way and your mom has gone to a place where she is happy, free of pain and with other loved ones.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You're in all of our thoughts! Take care.
Dave- we will be thinking of you and your mother in our prayers.
Good memories always!
PS: Tanavab, I know that when my father passed away that my Mom told people, and had me tell others to make contributions to the charity my brother volunteers for (and started). I have to get the exact info from him and I will post it. He is a surgeon and when he adopted my niece from Cambodia, he was so moved by what he saw in the orphanages there, that he decided to start a program to go there once a year and do free surgeries for orphans that needed them. Sad that I don't know the name on the top of my head. He started out going there the first time as just him and one assistant. Now in it's 8th year, he went there last time with a team of over 20 (about 2 months ago). Almost all of the doctors and nurses involved have adopted children there, and they all spend a week there working long days and doing good things for those born into this world that maybe need it the most. Those children that would probably never have an opportunity to receive the type of care and treatment they recieved if the program did not exist. Other then that, any humane cancer or heart (because of my dad) charity would be fine. A list of humane charities that do not do animal testing can be found at www.pcrm.org.....thanks again for thinking about us...d
Sounds like compassion runs in your family, Dave.
PS: Tanavab, I know that when my father passed away that my Mom told people, and had me tell others to make contributions to the charity my brother volunteers for (and started). I have to get the exact info from him and I will post it. He is a surgeon and when he adopted my niece from Cambodia, he was so moved by what he saw in the orphanages there, that he decided to start a program to go there once a year and do free surgeries for orphans that needed them. Sad that I don't know the name on the top of my head. He started out going there the first time as just him and one assistant. Now in it's 8th year, he went there last time with a team of over 20 (about 2 months ago). Almost all of the doctors and nurses involved have adopted children there, and they all spend a week there working long days and doing good things for those born into this world that maybe need it the most. Those children that would probably never have an opportunity to receive the type of care and treatment they recieved if the program did not exist. Other then that, any humane cancer or heart (because of my dad) charity would be fine. A list of humane charities that do not do animal testing can be found at www.pcrm.org.....thanks again for thinking about us...d
Sounds like compassion runs in your family, Dave.
Thanks,
Here's the Link to Health Volunteers Overseas:
https://www.hvousa.org/index2.htm
Here's the program he started within their organization:
http://www.hvousa.org/propop.cfm?PDID=22
Dave, I am so sorry to hear about your mom, I can only imagine the pain from losing a parent. I wish you peace and comfort as you spend time with loved ones during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts. (((((hugs))))) :'(
I'm sorry for your loss.
thoughts from nz
rebecca
I'm thinking alot about you today. My mother was diagnosed with agressive cancer a year ago, and I'm always worried about her. I really feel hurt in my heart for your loss, and I hope you can find some peace in knowing that she is not going through anymore physical or mental pain.
Stay close to your friends and family and continue to take care of eachother.
*big hug*
My heart goes out to you, dave. I've dealt closely with death a couple times in recent months and it's unsettling. This is something i cannot fully understand, but my thoughts are with you. :-*
I am so sorry for your loss, Dave. You are in my thoughts. I am glad for all of you that you were there. Sometimes, a death of a loved one can bring others together and strengthen them. I know when my grandfather died, this was the case. None of us remember his stroke and subsequent funeral as a sad, but rather as a time of family connectedness and closeness. When my cousins and I reflect, we know that he could not have given us a more useful gift and it almost seemed like he planned it that way.
Just remember, we are all here for you, always.
I am very sad for your loss. I am so sorry to hear of it. My thoughts tonight are with you. I wish for you much comfort.
I too am sorry for what you are going through. I'm not too good with comforting words, I normally just hug. So, big Jedi mind hugs coming your way from the other side of the world.
I checked out the hvousa website - it looks like a wonderful charity! I checked on how to make a memorial contribution, but of course, we don't know your mom's name - and I couldn't see any way to make a memorial gift go to a certain program (and I'd love for any gifts we make to actually go to your brother's program).
Maybe you or your brother could set up an account with hvousa to honour your mom, and make sure all gifts from that account will go to the right program- then tell us the name of the account. That way you can preserve internet anonymity, while still making sure the gifts go where you and we want them to go.
We have had several losses in our family- and I know how hard it is to think of practical and business details at a time like this. My heart goes out to you and your family.
The fact that I'm so late in posting doesn't mean you haven't been on my mind, Dave. I'm glad you had a good relationship with your Mom at the last and were able to be with your family. Good memories mean so much. She is no longer ill and in pain and as Wendie said, I too believe there is more and better on the other side. Praying for you oftener than you know.
I'm glad you're surrounded by your dogs, I find "puppy therapy" to be so good for the aching heart. (((Davedrum)))
I haven't been on the board for a few days, but just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss, dave. The loss of a parent is one of the hardest things to go through, as I know from experience. Like everyone else, I'll keep you in my thoughts.
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