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My mother had been in poor health and in and out of hospitals since mid-September (see previous post), and I'd been spending most of my time in the Chicago area to support her. She had been dreading but hoping for a good result from a couple of scheduled surgeries in early December, but it was not to be; her body just gave out on her.

She died quietly on November 26, the day after Thanksgiving and a week after her 86th birthday, both family events that she enjoyed.

I will miss her so much.

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legionseagle

So sorry for your loss. It must have been a hard time for you. But I take hope from the word "Quietly". And also that she saw family at the end.

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Thank you. It was especially hard because we had had hopes of her improvement. But our last words to each other were of love.

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I'm so sorry. <3 <3 <3

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I'm so sorry, and so glad she squeezed in a couple more family parties before she left.

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Thank you. Yes, those last couple of family events are especially poignant.

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Her memory for a blessing.

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Thank you. So many memories.

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anne

I'm so sorry.

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Thank you. Not untimely, but still very hard.

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i am so sorry. may her memory be a blessing.

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Sorry for your loss.

K.

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Thank you. I was very lucky to have her for so long, but it's still hard. (And logistics and estate stuff are super-daunting.)

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May her love for you warm you. Loss of a parent is shattering. May you be kind to yourself.

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Condolences to you.

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