My Mother Died Last Night

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My mother passed away at midnight last night. I knew it was coming but didn't expect it to be so soon. I thought she would at least make it through Christmas and her birthday two days after.

I had prepared myself for this news, but it is still hard to take and I suppose I am still in something of a state of shock. I had prayed just a couple of days ago that if she had to go that G-d be merciful and make it quick so she wouldn't have to suffer. I am at least thankful for that, she simply slipped into a coma and never woke up again. I think that's preferable to suffering a painful, lingering illness and death.

She's at peace now.

I am in Florida with a load heading to Ohio. I am waiting for our dispatch office to open up so I can find out if there is another driver in the area or a reasonable distance away who needs a load and can take mine so I can get home. I am grieving for my mother and at the same time my head is swimming with all of the details that must be attended to. I can't even think straight about all of that right now.

I tried to get at least some sleep last night after getting the news, but it was spotty at best. I remember at one point, between the tossing and turning, having a brief dream that I had rushed home to find that she was in fact still alive. Some part of my mind trying to deny the reality I suppose.

The clock is moving painfully slow right now. I just want to get this load off of me so I can get home where I am needed.

I regret not having made it there to see her one last time before she passed. I truly thought we had a little more time.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

I rarely comment on articles about people's personal lives. I am not very good at it.

Sorry to hear about your mother.

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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Oh man, Mas.  I'm so sorry.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting little-whip, reply 1
Ohhhh Bro!  I am so sorry.

Would you please PM me with an address where I can send a little something?

((((((((((((Mason)))))))))))

Thanks. PM sent.

Right now I am just waiting for dispatch to call me back to let me know if a driver is going to take this load so I can get home.

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting MarcieMoo, reply 3
Oh man, Mas.  I'm so sorry.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thanks.

Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Leauki, reply 2
I rarely comment on articles about people's personal lives. I am not very good at it.

Sorry to hear about your mother.

Thank you.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Damn, man.  Sorry to hear that.

My thoughts are with ya, Mason.

~Zoo

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

I am so sorry Mason.

 

Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting little-whip, reply 8

Thanks. PM sent.
And recieved.  Thanks, Mason.

My heart goes out to you.

Thanks. One of our drivers called me a few minutes ago. She's about 3 hours away and will take my load on to OH so I can get home. Been making phone calls to the family to make sure everyone knows. My younger brother and his family will be down in a day or two. My youngest brother isn't sure if he can get down here as he spent all of his money coming down to visit her last week. I told him to take comfort in the fact that he got to see her before she went and if he had to miss the funeral it's better that he did get to visit with her one last time (which is more than I can say).

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Tova7, reply 9
I am so sorry Mason.

 

Thank you.

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

(((mason)))

Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting KellyW0498, reply 12
(((mason)))

Thanks

Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top

May her name be for a blessing.  My deepest condolences to you on your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Yours,

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Sodaiho, reply 14
May her name be for a blessing.  My deepest condolences to you on your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Yours,

Thank you.

Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top

As always My thoughts and prayers go with you my friend.

Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

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The LINK was what I was trying to embed.

Please take the time and listen to it. I pray the words speak to your heart and you find shalom.

My condolences.

 

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

Oh Mason.  I sure hated bringing your blog up and seeing that news.  I am truly sorry to read your mother has passed on.   I know you feel badly about not seeing her again but God is in charge (in my belief) and I think she may have been spared some difficult days.  Take care and keep strong. 

 

judy

Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

Very very sorry for your loss Mason,   you, your mom and all family are in my prayers during this time.  God Bless you and yours.

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top

Mason -- I'm so sorry to read this news and offer you my sincerest condolences.  Through your blog it was clear how very deeply you and your mom cared for each other -- hopefully that knowledge can bring you some peace in these difficult days ahead.

Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top

My condolences on your loss.

I'm glad someone was able to take your truck load for you.  Drive safe the rest of the way home. 

Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top

So sorry to hear of this Mason. My condolences go out to you.

Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top

I am sorry for your loss Mason.  I hope you find someone to take your load so that you have time to rest and remember your life with her.

Peace and god bless you and her husband.

Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top

MasonM,

May you be consoled at this time of pain and sorrow over the loss of your dear mother. My prayers are for you during this time of mourning trusting that God will give you His comfort and peace.

 

 

Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.  Think of all the good happy memories and hang on to those. 

Hugs and love to you.

Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top

Thanks everyone. I am now at home. I had a lot to deal with right off the bat but one of Mom's good friends was already here and had helped out with getting a lot of it set in some kind of order, for which I am very grateful. We go to the funeral home tomorrow to set everything up there. I plan to schedule the funeral for Monday to allow out of state family time to get here.

At this point there is nothing left to do until tomorrow so I am now going to get myself very drunk.

Reply #25 from Stardock Forums Top

Mari's and my thoughts are with you, Mason.