SarahUK Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I posted here back in Nov when we got the word mum had got aggressive lung/liver cancer. 44 days later she died. 16 days after that and we had her funeral. 2 days later and I still can not comprehend it. I'm 29, mum was 65. How is life supposed to continue exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom, and so very quickly too. I can in no way comprehend your pain and suffering. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this most difficult time. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. It is just unbelievable and scary that her battle was so short. My 52 year young mom passed away 9 months into her battle. I had just turned 30. There was so much more I wanted to share with her. I feel like I was just getting to know her on a different level. I am so sorry. I know it is so very hard. It is hard to imagine going through life without being able to share things with your mom, but know she is with you in spirit always. Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I hear ya. It often times acts far too fast. I'm still trying to get used to the fact that Mom was sick, and that is 15 months ago. You go on by seeking support and trusting we'll all be reunited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I am so sorry, Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I am sorry you lost your mom -- I can't imagine going through this so fast without time to even process things. All I can offer for advice is to keep busy, keep going and try to make something positive come from her death-- give to a charity or do something in her name so she is remembered. My condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'm so very sorry. You and your family are in my prayers. Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 44 days is fast. I'm 28, tomorrow will be 10 weeks since my wonderful father died (67). We knew for six months. I don't know how we go on, but we do. Sometimes (daily, actaully) the thought of what has happened to dad, his sudden sickness, his freefall decline, his death, his absence---it occurs to me and it takes my breath away. Shocks me as if it had just happened. Sometimes I see it coming and I turn away from it---a form of denial. And I know when I do that I'm pushing something down that someday I will have to address. Othertimes, I sob, other times cry just a bit. My mom and my sister and I talk about him everyday. I have dreams about him, as I did last night. I become used to the fact that this is part of the new, new normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss. This is such a horrible disease and I wish I could understand how such an awful thing can happen to so many wonderful people. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Sarah, My sympathy to you. This was very fast and I too understand losing a Mother young. I was 27 when I lost my Mother. Jill is right -- you were just starting to relate in a different way as an adult and then those times are gone. Twenty-three years later, I can say that happy memories have replaced the agony of watching her pain and dealing with her illness (also cancer.) It doesn't seem like it now, as it is too raw for you, but that time will arrive for you too. Bless you and warm hugs, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. I was an adult when my Mom died and I often miss her even after all those years. My deepest sympathy. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I am so sorry about your Mom. Please know we are all here to help you through this however we can Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieJane Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 44 days is unreal...unfair. My dad was 53 when he was diagnosed (in November 2006). He passed away less than four months later...long before I had a chance to even come to grips with the fact that he was sick. He will never walk me down the aisle. He will not get to see his grandchildren grow up or enjoy the retirement he worked his whole life for. Those are things that haunt me still...and probably always will. I still can't believe all of this is real, almost a year later. I don't know how you move on...I guess you just keep putting one foot in front of the other. I know that for me, I have found a way to be thankful that my dad's battle was short and he did not have to languish or suffer...and that is what he would have wanted. He is at peace now, and cancer free...just like your mom. I am terribly sorry for your loss. -s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I am so sorry. It is all so unfair. Just so unfair. We will be here to help with whatever life looks like now. Lean on us when you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Sarah, I'm so sorry. That is an extremely quick timeframe. You must be in shock and wondering if it's all real. My step kids are ages 22 and 25; their dad, my Bill, was just to turn 55 when we lost him in July. He was bigger than life to them. They loved him so much. They're doing as well as they can be. They both handle it very differently from one another. But I think they both hold on tight to their friends and family and God, and take it one day at a time (which is pretty much what I do). Much love to you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeye Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. My Mom as 67 and I am 34. She was my age when she had me. My father died last December--not cancer but still awful. I think that StephanieJane said it best saying that she is thankful that her father's battle was short. But we all say that we don't know HOW we go on, but we do. Honor her and cherish her memory in any and every way that you can. My thoughts are with you. --Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 So sorry to hear of your loss. May God grant you strength, peace and serenity. wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your mom. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawn Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Sarah, So very sorry to read about your loss. I can't imagine your pain right now. I do know that you will cope as we are all much stronger than we believe. Take it slowly, allow yourself to be upset/angry and accept help and support. Remember your wonderful mum often for the happier times you shared. God bless you Wishing you and your family strength & peace Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. My dad died almost two years ago and I still get a lump in my throat and teary when I think about his 9 month battle with cancer. Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You had so little time to prepare yourself for such a huge loss. My heart truly goes out to you. Know that we will be here for you whenever you need us. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vespa68 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. We no sooner wrap our brain around the "C" word and then all of a sudden the person we love more than life itself is gone. That was way too quick, but at the same time it was better for her not to go to day 45 or 46 or 47. She is at peace and in a place where cancer does not exist. My mom was told that she had stage 4 lung cancer the end of June 2007 and died Nov. 9th 2007.Way too quick, but she is not suffering and that is what helps me get up in the morning and start each day. You were her baby and you carry her memory and because of that she still lives on. Big hugs to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyfan73 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Sorry for your loss.I know how you feel I lost my mother to lung cancer in 2007,she was only 50,my father inlaw in 02,and now my mother in law was dx in aug07 stage 4,she is living with us she is doing so much better than my mom did ,we go to find out her cat scan results on friday.I hope it is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph74 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm so sorry about your mom, this disease is awful, it's not fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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