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My dear Mum

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You’ve just walked on ahead of me
And I’ve got to understand
You must release the ones you love
And let go of their hand.

I try and cope the best I can
But I’m missing you so much
If I could only see you
And once more feel your touch.

Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me
Don’t worry I’ll be fine
But now and then I know I’ll feel
Your hand slip into mine.
(Helen Steiner Rice)

I lost my dear mum today (3rd Aug) who has struggled over the last eighteen months with an ongoing illness, I know you will support me and always know I can come on here for your kindness. Thanks for your friendship.

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Thinking of you.
Send me a personal message any time if you think I can help. xxx

3 Aug, 2010

 

my heart goes out to you, I am so sorry, I know like many others on here what its like to lose your Mum, my Mum died in my arms and I miss her so much, your verse is so beautiful, you take care and you know we are all here for you mage. god bless. xx

3 Aug, 2010

 

same here really, I'm an only child and sat with both my parents, with my husbands parents and also a very good friend who died 2 years ago and each thankfully slipped peacfully away but reading your lovely lines does bring things back and helps us remember...
thinking of you today grandmage and we're always here when you need a friend

3 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry to hear this ... |I send my condolences ... you have chosen some beautiful words to let us all know.

3 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry for your loss,so many of us have been there and this brings all the feelings and memories back.It's good to share though and what a lovely poem.
Try to remember the good times,they will see you through.

3 Aug, 2010

 

I am so sorry for your loss. The heartfelt poem above made me feel quite emotional. Lovely words. We're all here to listen to you any time you wish to release your feelings. Take care fellow GoY member x

3 Aug, 2010

 

My condolencies too, I haven't lost my parents but the thought fills me with sadness and I can only imagine your pain so keep strong and look after yourself. The peom is very special.

3 Aug, 2010

 

My heart felt wishes go out to you today, Now is the time for grieving, but time will bring back beautiful memories that you will appreciate and enjoy.

3 Aug, 2010

 

Thinking of you xx

3 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry Grandmage, my thoughts are with you. God Bless.

3 Aug, 2010

 

all our thorts are wth you, i allso lost a dear frend this week and will be saying gud bye on thurs. she was like the grandma i never had . chin up any way and r.i.p

3 Aug, 2010

 

so sorry to read this blog GM my heart goes out to you and yours too,lovely words my prayers go out to you tonight...

3 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry Grandmage thinking of you at this sad time.

3 Aug, 2010

 

I have been reading your very special messages and want to say a huge big thank you for your very valid support and comfort, I am so grateful for the pm's as well, what a lovely bunch you all are ! Forgive me for not thanking you all individually it's been a very long day ! x x x

3 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry to hear of your sad news Grandmage..thinking of you ...xxx

3 Aug, 2010

 

thinking of you...take care

3 Aug, 2010

 

may the angels above look down on you and the ones you love and when you sleep tonight may you recall all thoes wonderfull happy memories of all thoes we loved who have gone ahead of us and no that when our time comes they will be there to take our hand and lead us on to happier times x

3 Aug, 2010

 

:0))) x x x

3 Aug, 2010

 

Best wishes Grandmage x

3 Aug, 2010

 

thinking of you and god bless xxx

3 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry for your loss Grandmage....{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}

3 Aug, 2010

 

:0))))))))) xx Thank you so much.

4 Aug, 2010

 

What a beautiful poem. and I so agree with Strollers message, I think that says it all. That now is for grieving but after a while we can smile with the beautiful memories. God Bless you and take care. xxx

4 Aug, 2010

 

Thinking of you at this sad time Grandmage and hope the sadness eases and the happy memories take over....xxx

4 Aug, 2010

 

so sorry to hear your sad news. we are thinking of you .i'm sure you have beautiful memories of your mum. xxx

4 Aug, 2010

 

I will be thinking of you, Grandmage, as you come to terms with the loss of your dear Mum. Thank you for including those lovely verses - I think they will be a comfort to many people here who have been through the same thing. God bless.

4 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry its a sad time for you Grandmage, thinking of you xxx

4 Aug, 2010

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Mad
 

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your great loss. It is so hard when you lose someone as close as your Mother, and I feel for you. That is a lovely poem and like Gee I'm sure it will comfort many people.

4 Aug, 2010

 

Bless you all, my dear GOY friends and heartfelt thanks too.

4 Aug, 2010

 

So sorry Grandmage ... beautiful poem ... hope you are bearing up ok. We're all thinking of you.xxxx

4 Aug, 2010

 

:0))

4 Aug, 2010

 

So sad Grandmage.....must have been a hard time for you.I will pray for the departed soul to be in peace and may God grant you strenght to bear the pain.'If I could only see you and once more feel your touch " really touched my heart because I have also lost my father.

8 Aug, 2010

 

Thank you so much dear friends, I have been very touched by your love.

8 Aug, 2010

 

Dear Grandmage,
So sorry to read about your mum.
Just now that I wanted to meet you in London next month (and bring a few plants. I was already thinking of how I was going to pack them in my suitcase, wrap them in perhaps).
I'll think of you these days.
Luckily you're blessed with good memories. Just like I am. I lost my mother in 1997, aged only 63.
Till later,
Hilda from Belgium

8 Aug, 2010

 

Hilda I have sent you a pm. =)

8 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks!

9 Aug, 2010

 

Sorry I missed this, Grandmage - but I'm sure you'll accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. It's no comfort to say that I've been there - but I have, and I do understand.

Hugs from me. xx

19 Aug, 2010

 

Thank you for your kind words Spritz. x

19 Aug, 2010

 

xx

19 Aug, 2010

 

I have only just read about the loss of your dear Mum, please accept my apologies for the delay. Losing someone close is always traumatic but losing a parent even more so, just give yourself time and gradually the happy memories of ther times you spent together will overcome the sadness. take care love P.P.

1 Sep, 2010

 

Thank you very much pp. I appreciate your kind words, not having a good day today, that's why I spend time on here!! Bye now. Love G.

2 Sep, 2010

 

I can relate to that - something suddenly reminds you, doesn't it. The best way of dealing with that feeling is to have a hug. We can send you 'virtual' hugs at any time if you can't have a real one. {x}

3 Sep, 2010

 

I love your virtual hugs Spritz, thanks so much. {x} nice idea.

3 Sep, 2010

 

Sending you some (((hugs))) as you adjust to the death of your beloved mom. It's something we all have to face up to and the support and kindness of others does help to get us through. Blessings to you GM.

4 Sep, 2010

 

Thank you kindly W.lass I have been so supported on here, it's been quite humbling, just to know that friends are just a click away. `=0))

4 Sep, 2010

 

That really helps, doesn't it! {x}

4 Sep, 2010

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