Friday, May 21, 2010

Endings

Hubby's mom passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon. They had just moved her from the hospital back to her apartment and had set up hospice care. Hubby was planning on spending the night (they had moved a hospital bed into her living room area).

He changed into his sweats, sat down next to her and took her hand. A couple of minutes later she slipped away.

I can't think of a more peaceful way to go---in your sleep with someone you love holding you to usher you out of this world.

Go gently into that good night, Mom P.

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

She will rest in peace.

marymurtz said...

Bless her. I'm sorry for your loss, but glad you were able to be there.

CiCi said...

What a sweet way to leave this life. I am sorry for your husband's loss and for your family's sorrow.

Kim Wombles said...

((())) I'm sorry for your loss. Yes, that's a peaceful, loving way to pass.

Kim Ayres said...

((hugs))

Sijie said...

hey i just lost a friend recently as well. i'm so sorry to hear about your loss but i'm sure she's safe is God's hand now. take care and may God bless you and your family.

Tracie Nall said...

I am so sorry for your loss, but thankful for the blessing that your husband got to be there with her holding her hand. I'll be praying for y'all.

Jeanie said...

A blessing for everyone for her to go in such a peaceful way. I'm wishing for more peaceful days ahead for you and all of your family.

Jan said...

I'm sorry for your loss.

Formerly known as Frau said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth said...

And she did...
Bless you all.

Cindy said...

I am so sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers. I am glad they were holding hands. best wishes.

Rootietoot said...

((hugs))

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry, but I agree, she went in a good way. At home, hand held by a loved one, at peace.

litzi said...

HUGS…

debra said...

sigh.....and hugs to you

Jennifer Leeland said...

Man, I hope you get a break soon.
I'm glad she didn't suffer.

Joanna Jenkins said...

It's wonderful Hubby could be with his Mom. It sounds like a loving and peaceful passing.

Sending love and hugs.
jj

Anonymous said...

My thoughts go out to you all at this sad time. May she rest well.

stinkypaw said...

That's the way to go. My deepest sympathy to Hubby and your family. *hugs*

Valerie Marie said...

((hubby)). Sending love to you all.

Brenda said...

God Bless you and your family during this sad time.

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm glad he was there, holding her hand. She went peacefully, knowing how much she was loved.
XXXXX

gayle said...

Sorry for your loss.......so glad your husband could be with his mom.

Heather said...

My condolences to you and your husband and family. I'm glad to hear that you were able to add this memory to what I hope is a large collection of loving memories that will help you through the sadness. { hugs }

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. {{{hug}}}

Chris H said...

He (and she) were so lucky to be together as such a moment.

Mrs4444 said...

That is beautiful. I'm sorry you lost her, but what a way to go...