May 23, 2008
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As you may already be aware from reading Alice's Xanga site (and mom's too), our mother died Wednesday evening of an apparent heart attack. Alice was there with her and she's pretty sure that mom didn't feel anything past the first 15 seconds or so, which I'm so thankful for. You know, she was adamant that she did NOT EVER want to go to a nursing home. And that's what she feared the most would happen if she had to go to the hospital . . . that she wouldn't be allowed to go back home to Superbia; that they'd make her go to a nursing home after the hospital. She said many times that she wanted to die AT Superbia. And I'm glad for her sake that she didn't have to go to a nursing home. The funeral is tomorrow and these are the flowers that Alice and I picked out for her casket. It isn't exactly like the one they had pictured in the book, because we made a few changes to it. It was supposed to have gladiolus in it, but mom had left specific instructions that she wanted NO gladiolus in her arrangement. We also added the Star Gazer lilies instead of daisies. We're pleased with how it turned out.
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I am sorry for your loss. I love your mother's posts. I am glad she got what she wanted. Blessings, Sharon
What a beautiful arrangement, I love the lilies. :love:
I LOVE the lilies. They are just perfect! I was so saddened to hear about your mom. But, know how you feel. My mom was like yours. Was adamant about never having to be in a nursing home. She had a brain aneurism at home, and died at the hospital the following day---never regaining consciousness. Sis and I were saddened, yet happy she got her wish. Since Mother was a week short of 91, we knew she would be leaving us sooner than later, but it was still hard. Sis was with her at the hospital when she died, but I couldn't get there until the following day, so I didn't get to say good-bye. That was tough for me. Fortunately, I had been out to AZ just three weeks earlier for a month's visit with my folks. That helped a lot.
Will be thinking about you tomorrow. Prayers for all of you.
Oh they are just beautiful Christine
*Oh I am sure she would be so happy to know that you both 'added' your own touches and those lilies are just gorgeous..*Hugs* to you..will have you...all of you in my thoughts tomorrow...love, Lee
a beautiful arrangement
*bowing head*
The flowers are just beautiful ... I think it's so lovely that you made the necessary changes to honor your mother's wishes. Years ago when my PaPa passed on, we had an arrangement made of the red/white striped carnations, with Starlight Peppermint candies stuck in amongst the flowers. He always kept a bowl of Starlight Peppermints by his recliner and would give them to us grandkids. I'm sure the florist wondered what in the world those candies were all about, but we knew.
May tomorrow be filled with sweet, sweet memories of all the time you had with your mom, with laughter intermingling the tears.
I will pray for all of you.
You two had a great mom, she had a wonderful life and I am so happy she went peacefully.
The flower arrangement is just beautiful, Chris. I'm so very sorry about your Mom. I know my time will come someday when I will lose mine and I dread it so. I still have Mom and Dad right now. So Alice was with your Mom. I'm glad she was able to be with her and will always know she did not suffer . . . because if no one had been with her the imagination can be upsetting. My sincere sympathies to you both. :love:
with love ~ Gayle
Hi Chris, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. But as you said, I am glad that she did not have to go to a nursing facility. Lola was such a vibrant soul and I really enjoyed her blog. I thought about you gals today and said a prayer for you. The flowers are beautiful (those lilies are nothing but spectacular!) I am sure Mom would be pleased. I am thankful that Lola knew her Saviour and was assured of her heavenly home.
My deepest sympathy to you & your family......God Bless!!
It was a beautiful service for a wonderful lady. Thinking of you.
We're saying 'There she goes' as the other shore is saying 'Here she comes!' What a gathering!
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