Guest stephanie4JudyB Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hello dearest friends, Mom passed away today at about 1:50 Tucson time. I came from LA last night and spent the entire night with her, and she a woke to call my name, hug me and tell me she loved me. Then this morning she justfought to see her sister, but she missed her, and Debbie (her sister ) told us to tell her it was alright to go if she needed to. I can not express how I feel, I am soooo sad and still can't believe it is real. But I am thankful that she went peacefully, and also that she went quickly. Mom has been having pain for a few months, but this got really bad in the last 14 days. She worked until last Friday and eeven forced money on me to help me out before I went to Denmark, so she did what she loved until the very end. She had blood poisioning and also a lung/respitory infection, but the doctors all said that even if she hadn't had those and she had the surgery on Wed, this tumor was growing and it would have killed her, and it would have been much worse. She would have had a slow painful death. So I will stay on the board, but this week may be hard and next week with my move to Denmark. BUT I promised my mother last night, that I would finish the book we started and give the proceeds to lung cancer research and also stay on this board. I told her that many of you were praying and loved her and she squeezed my hand, Thank you for all your support Stephanie for Judy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Steph , Please accept my most sincere condolences, I felt like I knew your mom. She was a great person, my heart goesout to you and your family in this loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hi Stephanie, My heart aches for you as you go through this time of grief.Your mother was an inspiration to me and I cry with you.I am glad to know that she was with you,that she was at peace and that she knew what was coming and didn't suffer.I wish you the best in your move and please stay with us if you can.Take care.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Dear Stephanie. My heart is breaking now for you and your family, as I sit here staring at your post in bisbelief.. I just dont get it, I am so so sorry..Your mom was a friend and an inspiration to many here, she will most definately be missed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie, I am numb. JudyB was here when I arrived on the site about 16 months ago. I feel I have lost a dear friend. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Please do stay connected. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful person. I know how much pain you are going through right now. Please know that your Mom will be inmy prayers tonight. Hang in there. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 This is so sad.....losing your mom is one of life's greatest tragedies. Rest easy in the knowledge that you shared such a warm, loving relationship together. Your mother will be missed by many........Heaven is welcoming a new angel today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Judy was a good friend. We had traded phone numbers and called each other often. She used to call me, when I was on chemo last summer, and just sing that song about drink, drink, drink, all the water you can. She worried about me getting dehydrated. She was special. Dave Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Steph, I am so sorry to read your post. My heart goes out to you and condolences to you and your family. You and your family are in my prayers... May God ease your pain... God Bless and gentle hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie: I am so sorry. Prayers going out for you. Donaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 I was so extremely sorry to read your post, Stephanie. I am so thankful that you were there with her, though--and that she went peacefully. I have not been on this board long--but it was clear both from your posts and the reponses that were written by others who had come to know her over time that she was a special person. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time; please accept our sincere condolences. Please take care of yourself, have a safe move, and stay in touch. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Steph-I wanted add my sympathies here also. I knew your mom thru the boards since we joined in Jan 2003. She became a friend who will be sooo missed. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Steph, I am so saddened for your loss. Judy is a wonderful woman and she will be missed. Steph, I can understand how deep the love is between mother and daughter, Go to Denmark may be good for you to face the grieve. You are in my prayers and take good care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephenie, Very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and my condolences to you and your family. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Oh my God, Stephanie, I just can't believe this. I really felt like I knew your Mother through this message board. She truly was a wonderful woman. How sad that she was in pain for so long, but how merciful that the end was peaceful and that you were there with her. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie, I am so very sorry.... God bless, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 My sympathies to you and your family, Stephanie. It sounds like your mother died surrounded by those who loved her, something we all hope for. She must be at peace now. Take care, Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayleMarie Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Dear Stephanie, I don't have any words at this time. I know your heart is broken, but right now, so is mine. (((((((((((Stephanie)))))))))))) Love & Support Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Oh, Steph, I am so very, very sorry. Can't say more now. Just can't. Love, Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your dear mother. I read your message last night and couldn't even respond I was so shocked. My most sincere sympathy to you and your family, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Oh Stephanie I don’t even know where to start to tell you how very special your mom was to me. I have thought about her all day since John called to tell me about your post. I was in such a bad place when I found this board and she was the first person to answer my post and give me hope. She was an amazing help to me during those first weeks after diagnosis and I will always be forever indebted to her for that. I have never known anyone with such a quick wit. She kept us all laughing in chat and I got some great cooking lessons from her too. She had a mouth on her that could kill a censor and is the only person I know that could keep the Dave G in line in chat. We have all suffered a great loss with her passing. You were so very fortunate to have this amazing woman for a mother. My condolences on the loss of your mom. When I get out of the hospital, I will make a donation to the site in her honor. Take care of yourself and stay strong for the days ahead. All my best~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie, I can tell by your post your mom was a wonderful person. It would take a great person to raise someone to write such great things about their mother. You and your mother’s love for each other will help to carry you through this rough time. I am sure you have lots of fond memories to also carry you through. Take care of your self and family. John M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie, I can barely see to type through the tears. Your Mom was a beautiful and intellignt woman, a friend to us all. She was so supportive to me when I first joined this board. I am so sad for your loss, as well as a loss to those that knew this special lady. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Stephanie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family will be in my prayers. I know you were glad to be there with your mother in the end. May you know that we are all with you through your very tough time. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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