Have some bad news

[epj3]

I wasn't going to post it here but sooner or later it would come up. My mom passed away early this morning. She went to the hospital on tuesday becuase she had fallen and shattered her knee cap. They did minor surgery and all was good, and she came home yesterday morning. She was in high spirits and felt great...was even walking. Everything seemed normal. This morning around 4:45 I heard people talking, and when I looked out my mom was on the floor surrounded by 6 paramedics.

They said her heart had stopped when they took her in, and when we got there they said there was nothing they could do. They think a blood clot from the surgery got lodged in her lungs, and that the drugs she was on (Percoset..sp) might have weakened her heart.

It's a TOTAL shock to me and everyone I know. She was in great health and was always a strong person. She never did anything for herself, it was alway for the family.

Besides my dad and me, I have a 16 year old sister who's mother will never be at her graduation, prom, and wedding. I feel absolutely horrible and today has been the worse and most stressful day of my life.

Please pray for her and my family. She's in a much better place now and I know she would want my family to get on with their lives.

 

[Kirby]

Eric, I'm truly saddened and am at a loss for words. I know that nothing anyone can say can be of much consolation. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Tom]

Eric, I'm so sorry to hear of this news. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family. Like yourself, my mom also passed away when I was very young so I know exactly what you're going through. Just hang in there buddy, things will get better with time. If you ever need someone to talk to I'm always here.

 

[Chesty Bonds]

Shit man that's completely devastating news for you I'm sure. At least you have family and friends to offer support in this time. Keep your chin up mate, it will improve. The same thing happened to a couple of my friends and it was just so devastating at the time that nobody thought there was any way out of the darkness, but things did get better over time. It will be tough but just hang in there...

 

[MyHarley]

I am so so sorry, its only been two months since my Father passed away suddenly and reading your thread its like it was yesterday.........my prayers are with you and your family, I wish I could hug you and your sister and make it all better, but I"m sorry I can't. In the upcoming weeks, I hope you will read this poem that was sent to me from a friend for comfort.......and now to you.

HER JOURNEY'S JUST BEGUN

Don't think of her as gone away--
her journey's just begun;
life holds so many facets--
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know, today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she's loved...
for nothing loved is ever lost--
and she was loved so much.

Ellen Brenneman

 

[Bmw 325i 7803]

Sorry to hear such horrible news; it's always bad when kids are left behind... Just keep in mind that everything gets better in time. The saying "time heals all wounds" is definately true. I can relate to your "total shock" feeling when something of the like happened to my family, I just couldn't believe that they were gone... it tooks years for me to realize it. Good luck to you and try and think of all the goodtimes your family had together.

 

[epj3]

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your support. BMW 325i 7803 you're right, I just have that feeling that I'll wake up tomorrow to her voice telling me "it's 11:00!! Get up!"

 

[Big Daddy]

Eric I too am truly saddened for your loss. I do believe in the power of prayer and will include you and your family in mine.

 

[epj3]

Eric I too am truly saddened for your loss. I do believe in the power of prayer and will include you and your family in mine.

Thankyou Dan, again, I can't explain how much it means to me and my family.

Others asked where they could send a donation in her name.
She didn't have breast cancer, but as a woman it was a big concern, and a few of her friends had survived breast cancer so it really hit home for her.
I think we are asking that donations be sent to the Susan G. Komen foundation, http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/i...PAGE&nodeId=407 (Click Memorium). Her name was Janis Junga.

If you want to do it please put our address in to send a card, it would mean a LOT to my 16 year old sister, more than pretty much anything to see that. PM me for my address (or check bmwchannel.com)

 

[poboyis]

I feel incredibly bad for your family as this is a terrible loss, but as you said, she is in a much better place now. She will be watching you and your family as you continue through life. Your family is in my deepest prayers.

 

[deutsch100]

Eric, I just read this...and I cannot tell you how sorry I am for you and your family. Any loss is hard, but when it is sudden, it makes it even harder to understand. Less than 3 months ago, I lost my aunt (who was more like my mom). It is devastating.

Just remember that event hough they are not physically with us, they are always with us spirtually. When you think about your mom, remember she is thinking about you too. When a cool breeze passes by your cheek, while you are sitting inside the house or your car, just know that is your mom touching your cheek, letting you know she is ok, and she loves you.

Yes, it does get better with time. Keep her in your thoughts, and talk to her whenever you feel like it. She is listening.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[vyh]

My deepest condolences.
Everyone of us was, is, and will be on this earth for a purpose. Even though to the rest of us who still remain here until our time comes that our loved ones' passing away are among our saddest moments, they have gloriously and lovingly served their purposes (bringing life, happiness, and cherished memories...) and now moved on to another life for another purpose.

As a matter of fact, my wife is in California now to be with her family commemorating her father passing exactly a year ago. We visited him last summer and the day after we came home, we got the call that he passed away in his sleep.

 

[Neil Westfall]

No words, just prayers.
Bless her soul.

 

[CosmosBlack]

That is terrible news, sorry I'm rather late to pick this up.
Be strong Eric, life still has alot to tend to, and you still have your family.
It's not gonna be easy but you have to find things to keep you focused on staying strong and carry on with life.

I lost my father when I was 4, then my mom when I was 7.
The pain will eventually pass...continue to live your life in a way that your mom will be proud of you if she was alive.

 

[Militant-Grunt]

Eric,

I give you my deepest condolences, I did not know your mom, but when I read your post I got a deep emotion of sadness. I know this must be a tough time for you, hang in there buddy.

Regards,

Matt

 

[Stitch]

Eric, I just read the news. I am so sorry that this happened to you in only one week. It might be very overwhelming for you these days. Be easy on yourself. God will lead you and your family to the right direction. You will be in my prays.

 

[tool fan]

Eric, I am soooo sorry to hear that Bro'. Losing a loved one especially a parent is very difficult, I have been there. Time does heal wounds, but scars do remain. Just remember the wonderful things that you did with her and celebrate her life instead of mourning her passing. As Tom said, if you need someone to talk to, or a shoulder to cry on, please do not hesitate to to PM me.

Mike

 

[jszar]

Wow man, I can't even imagine what you're going through. The shock of something like that is unreal. A great lesson of life, yet in such a terrible way to experience it. I too believe in prayer, and you and your family are in mine. Take it easy though, and know that everything works out the way it should. It is He that holds tomorrow.

 

[andreyiv]

Sorry to hear the bad news. I don't even know what to say except for what others have said, celebrate her life. I am sure it will be hard but try to put it behind you, I am sure she wants you to go on with your life and enjoy it as much as you can. All you can do now is remember her and all the great times you had which I am sure you will. Be strong, it happends to the best of us.

 

[mjbst111]

I know that there is absolutely nothing i can say to ease the pain but i am very sorry for your loss Eric. You and your family will be in my prayers.