My mom passed away last night...

December 9, 1922 - December 17, 2005

My cousin, Melodie, sent me this poem this morning...I thought I'd share it with you.

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

And that is dying.

- Henry Van Dyke

OMG!! I'm so sorry Janet...I had no idea...I'm sending you an email

While we all knew it was coming - it's still a shock. My thoughts are with you and your family. I'm glad that she's in a better place now and she's not longer suffering. Sending thoughts of love, strength and support.

I'm so sorry, hon! :(

Hey Kid- It's Lori. Don't know if you remember me or not - I worked with you back in August. Lauren's friend?

Saw Lauren's blog and just wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Hang in there sweetie -

:( I'm so sorry.

I've been thinking about you and your family all day. I'm really sorry, Janet and I wish there was something I could do or say. I love you and you're in my heart. As is your Dad and the rest of your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss Janet, she was a wonderful woman. My love and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.

(((hugs)))

So Sorry to hear about your loss. Are thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss; there aren't any words to say when you lose a parent. I'll pass this on to you, as it was passed to me when my Daddy died.

"The pain passes, but the beauty remains."

Keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless y'all.

(I came over from Lauren's site)

Janet ... I am so sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs and thoughts coming your way.

Janet, I've benn thinking of you all day - my offer still stands - if you need me, I'm only an email away.

I'm so sorry *hugs* God bless.

Goodbye Betty. I enjoyed the chances I had to talk to you. Love you Janet.

oh Janet i'm so sorry. many good wishes to you and your family, may you find joy and comfort in your memories.

Janet,

I am so sorry....
you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.....

Janet, So sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, you know how to reach us...

Oh, Janet, I am so sorry.

(((((Janet)))))

Remember what i said, let me know if you need anything. Im there in a second.

J,
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

so sorry to hear of your loss janet. wish there was something to say to help ease your pain.

you are in my thoughts & prayers. take care of yourself.

lauren's friend janet.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry. Getting the news is never easy even when it is not a shock. I am here, whatever you need.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Janet. There isn't a thing that makes it any easier, but know that we're with you.

Just coming by from Laura's blog. So, so sorry to hear about your mom. Sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way!

Losing a parent--how awful. I am so sorry.

I cried for you when I read this today. I am so sorry.

What a beautiful poem.

I will keep you in my prayers.

My deepest sympathies.
The loss of a parent, how awful.

I'll add you to our prayers

Janet, My very deepest sympathies. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sorry to hear of your loss. :(

I'm so sorry. You have my deepest sympathies.

I am incredibly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during your time of grief, and beyond.

Janet;

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, I know this will be a tough Christmas for both you and your Dad. My thoughts are with you both, lots of puppy love will make everyone feel a bit better.

I'm just getting a chance to pop in a read your blog & am just now finding out. I'm so sorry, Janet, if you need anything, please let me know *hug*

I am so very, very sorry Janet. I've been offline for a couple days and just came back to catch up and am devasted to find out that you lost your mom at all, let alone this close to the Christmas holiday. I think there should be a cosmic law against any deaths in December!

I will definitely keep you and yours in my prayers and thoughts and above everything else wish you peace over this time of grief.

Wonderful picture and thoughts to commemorate your mother.

Words seem so empty...I'm really sorry.

oh my goodness...i haven't been on in a coupla days...i don't even know what to say...i am so so so sorry. you and your family will be in my thoughts.