This spring I had to drive down to NM for my uncles funeral. He was in his upper 80's. I hate funerals, but this next one is my mothers, husband. 99 years old. Somehow the issue isn't that he had a long life, I'll have another long trip. Mother, is taking it tough, and she thinks she can live by herself. One of her favorite sayings, is "I don't like being told what to do." I guess she has to come to her own conclusion about that. We've (my sister and I) have gotten her part time help to come in a few times but she manages to run them off. Be praying for her, the funeral is Saturday. Thanks
Second Funeral this Year
- Thread starter Bear Paw Jack
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My wife's 94 year old aunt, that lived in Brush Prairie, Washington, just passed away. She too lived alone and didn't need any help (just ask her). Long story but I never met her. The wife is flying out for a memorial service the weekend of the Annual East Coast Gathering.
Condolences Bear, I guess you have to say that is a good long life but that never helps much when the time comes to go home. Prayers for your sister.
I recently found out a high school friend passed last week at the age of 39. We where not close and didn't talk much after high school at all. Cancer. Funny thing is I bumped into him at the store 3 months ago and he looked %100 fine. Whatever cancer it was must have eaten him up really fast. I was very shocked to hear the news.
I try to remember to live everyday when I read these things. Ya just never know.
I recently found out a high school friend passed last week at the age of 39. We where not close and didn't talk much after high school at all. Cancer. Funny thing is I bumped into him at the store 3 months ago and he looked %100 fine. Whatever cancer it was must have eaten him up really fast. I was very shocked to hear the news.
I try to remember to live everyday when I read these things. Ya just never know.
akbluz
Blackhawk
I'll be praying for your mother, you, and your sister. Stay strong.
akbluz
akbluz
BPJ,
Our prayers go up for you, your Mom and sis.
Have a Safe Journey~
Regards,
Our prayers go up for you, your Mom and sis.
Have a Safe Journey~
Regards,
Prayers up. Dealing with a stubborn mother is difficult. Yet I'd gladly do that everyday to have her back.
QUIET PRAYERS FOR ALL NOTED AND POSTING, FROM HERE IN THE NEAR NORTH WOODS.........BOTH MY PARENTS GONE, MOM IN '79, DAD IN '99........I HAVE COME TO THE UNCOMFOTABLE CONCLUSION THAT I WILL NEVER E ABLE TO FIGURE OUT DEATH, EXCEPT THAT IT IS SO DAMNABLY FINAL......... AND SORROWFUL FOR A MYRIAD OF REASONS......... 
WE MUST TRY TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO BE REALLY KIND TO OTHERS, LOVE ALL OTHERS, AND START WITH IT PERSONALLY, I "THINK" ............... SPLITZ
WE MUST TRY TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO BE REALLY KIND TO OTHERS, LOVE ALL OTHERS, AND START WITH IT PERSONALLY, I "THINK" ............... SPLITZsmoke-eater
Blackhawk
Prayers to you and your family, BPJ. So sorry for your loss. Hope your Mom is holding up as well as she possibly can. I had the pleasure of speaking with her on the phone awhile back, and she is a treasure.
I'll get a card mailed out to her this week.
Jeff
I'll get a card mailed out to her this week.
Jeff
OP
Thank you. Getting on the road now.
Prayers for BPJ, Mom, and sister. Been there done it too. Call if you need to talk my friend.
gramps
gramps
Prayer offered for resolution of a difficult situation.
My mother was fiercely independent, and the battle for her wellbeing finally ended up in court, with my sister being appointed guardian.
I do not have any good advice except to be a broken record, reminding her you only have her best interest in mind. Hopefully, she will see the light, but if she is like my mom, that will be drawn out and frustrating.
My mother was fiercely independent, and the battle for her wellbeing finally ended up in court, with my sister being appointed guardian.
I do not have any good advice except to be a broken record, reminding her you only have her best interest in mind. Hopefully, she will see the light, but if she is like my mom, that will be drawn out and frustrating.
Rick Courtright
Hawkeye
pawncop said:
Hi,
I have a mother cut from the exact same cloth--she's 89 right now, has done everything possible to estrange everyone in the family, and has come pretty close to succeeding. I'm afraid a similar battle may be in our future, too, if a call doesn't come from the neighbors first, advising the buzzards are circling around Mom's house!
A prayer comes for everyone facing similar situations, as they're never easy.
Rick C
Very sad to hear that, prayers for your family.
TucsonDirt
Single-Sixer
Prayers up for you, Jack. Have buried both my parents, wife's mom and stepmom, and it's tough for the survivors. Grace and peace to you and your family.
