Wednesday, October 22, 2014

My dear sweet Mother


On Saturday we got the message that my dearest Mother had taken a stroke so we drove down to be with her.
Sadly she passed away peacefully on Monday evening and it was so lovely that we were all able to gather around her bedside for her last days.

We were so pleased to have gone down to visit her two weeks earlier and to be with her and see her beautiful face and smile.
We will love her always and miss our loving and caring Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandmother.
The funeral will be tomorrow and would be thankful for your loving thoughts for our family.

Sending hugs
Carolyn

55 comments:

  1. Dear Carolyn and family.

    Love and prayers.

    Happy memories.
    Bev.

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  2. I'm so sorry, Carolyn. You are in my thoughts.

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  3. Oh dear Carolyn,
    I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved mother. That's so special you were there with her for her last days. I am thinking of you during this time of sorrow, and please know that I give you my love as you say good-bye to her tomorrow. She will be in your heart forever. This is a pretty pink rose to remember her by. Your mother raised such a beautiful daughter.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  4. My dear friend Carolyn,
    My deepest condolences to you and all of your family. What a sad news about your dear Mum! It is such a loss and I am feeling with you!
    Glad you could visit her 2 weeks ago and you all have been abel to be with her on her last way.
    My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
    Sending much Love and hugs to you, my dear friend,
    Claudia xo

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  5. Oh dear Carolyn, I'm very sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  6. Oh Carolyn...I am so, so sorry. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
    So nice that you were able to see her earlier this month...isn't it funny how that happens. It is almost premonition-like...
    Wishing you much peace and joy as you think of all of the wonderful memories you had with your Mother...

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  7. die rosen sind sehr schön, liebe grüße von angie aus deutschland

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  8. Dearest Carolyn,
    I am so very sorry to hear of the sad loss of your Dear Mum. It is so good that you had that special time together recently to hold in your heart. Sending you and your family loving thoughts and prayers.
    Big hug xo
    Karen

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  9. oh hun so sorry for your loss hun my love and prayers are with you and your family take care hun hugs Cherylxxxxxx

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  10. Sending hugs back to you, Carolyn.

    "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland"

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  11. I'm so sorry, Carolyn. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  12. Carolyn, I don't know what to say.....this is a shock....

    My friend, really, I am speechless. Peace be with you dearest Carolyn, Anita

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  13. Dear Caroline, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dearest mum. All my condolences and deepest sympathy to you and your whole family. Sending prayers your way.
    Wishing you comfort and refuge I this difficult time.

    Hugs,
    Aida

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  14. Carolyn, I'm so sorry to read that!

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  15. Oh, Carolyn,
    I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you. She will always remain in your memories.......
    Tomoko

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  16. Hello Carolyn,
    I am so sad to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure the happy memories and celebrate her life.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  17. Dearest Carolyn; So sorry to hear your loss and deepest condolences to you and all of your family from me as well.
    As I've lost all of my immediate family (parents,bro) one by one, I think I can say I know how hard it must be. But we all can have sweet memories which will never fade away.

    Take Care of Yourself; Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in New Zealand, xoxo Miyako*

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  18. Oh my dear Carolyn , how very sad I am ,for you and your family, it was so good for you to have been with her just before it happened, and that you could all be there with her when she passed ! I will think of you, and pray for you tomorrow, dearest friend. I hope you will get through this very difficult time Carolyn ,and will keep you in my heart !
    Hugs and love from Dorthe

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  19. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family Carolyn. It's good that you can some small comfort in that you had just visited with her earlier. May your dear mother rest in peace.

    Hugs,
    Rowena

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  20. O no!...what a Sad news....so sorry for your loss.....your dear mom...my prayers are with you and family Caroline....thinking of you tomorrow.....love from me ....big hug....love Ria...x!

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  21. My Dearest Carolyn, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the days ahead. It is very special you were gathered around her and had a visit in the weeks before.
    She rests in a better place.
    God Bless you and sending hugs your way!
    Much Love my friend.

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  22. Dear Caroline, i m so sad for the loss of your beloved mother. My thoughts are with you and with your family.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  23. Dearest Carolyn,
    My heart felt prayers go out to you and your Family.
    Much warmth, Linnie

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  24. Dear Carolyn, I was so sorry to hear your very sad news. I hope you find peace in the days to come and you are able to treasure the special memories of your Mum. Sarah x

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  25. I'm so sorry... your mother will aways be alive in your hearts and sweet memories. She passed away surrounded by all the family, in her house...You are in my thoughts dear friend.
    Sending love, Olympia

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  26. Dear Carolyn, I am sorry to hear the news. Wishing you the best. Groetjes from Holland, Hetty

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  27. Dearest Carolyn,
    How sad to find this message here...
    But with all the sadness, it sure was a blessing that all of you could gather and escort her on her very last journey of life.
    Keeping you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.
    You at least will forever have fond memories in your mind from the last visit, two weeks prior to her going to heaven.
    It was also the evening that I came home from the hospital around 19:30...
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  28. Dearest Carolyn
    I am so sorry to hear your sad news.
    I remember the awful feeling of loss when my darling mother died.
    It was so good you had that precious time with her.
    Take care dear Carolyn
    Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
    Hugs
    Shane xox



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  29. Dear Carolyn I am so sorry for the loss of your darling mother.
    Some how when a mother dies there is a big empty hole in our heart. I am sure the wonderful memories of her will soon fill it with happiness and laughter.
    Hugs Kay

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  30. My love and prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family. God bless you all.
    Big hugs
    Love Jeanne

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  31. Dear Carolyn!
    So bad news ..
    I know well how you feel now!
    Unfortunately I cannot help you!
    But I send you love and prayers for you and your family!
    With love,
    Geli

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  32. I was so sorry for you to read this. You and your family are in my thoughts. Take care of yourself. Hugs. xx

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  33. Loving thoughts to you dear Carolyn in this saddest of times. How precious the time spent with her at the end of life must have been.
    Love Millie xx

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  34. Dear Carolyn, I was so sorry to read about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times and treasure the memories. Hugs Barbara x

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  35. Dearest Carolyn,

    I am so sorry to hear your sad news.Sending all my love to you and your family!

    Take care sweet friend.

    Madelief xox

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  36. I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing Carolyn! My thoughts are with you during this time. x

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  37. This is the first time that I have visited your blog Carolyn and so I was sorry to read about your dear mother. It was a special comfort that she had you all with her. Take care.

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  38. Good morning precious Carolyn....thank YOU for coming to visit me and my wishes for you this day are peace, comfort and beautiful memories that will live on in your mind. 29 years now that my mum left me, but the memory of her comes to mind and makes me smile.

    PEACE my dear friend. Anita

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  39. So very sorry for your loss, Carolyn. Take care

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  40. Oh Carolyn, this makes me so sad. I am so very sorry for your loss. May the sweet memories of your dear mom bring you comfort.

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  41. I am so sorry for your loss, Carolyn.
    ((hugs))

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  42. Sweet friend I am so so sorry to hear this news! Sending you all my love sweet one.
    Just wanted to pop over and thank you for your kindness...those little blue knitted booties are nothing but adorable!!! Micah looks adorable in them and my daughter so appreciated the kindness you sent our way.
    Praying for you all and sending you love. xox

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  43. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mum. May the recent visit with her bring you some comfort.

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  44. Carolyn,
    I wanted to thank you for your thoughts and comment about my father-in-law. My husband has seen some of the comments, and when he saw yours, he thought it was so sincere and nice. I told him, "she's one of the sweetest ladies in blog land." I hope you are doing ok with the memory of your own beloved mother.

    Take care, my friend.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  45. My dearest Carolyn, I just got home from vacation and am catching up on blogs. I am so very sorry to read about your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have another angel looking over you. Sending you a big ((HUG)). Much love, Marsha

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  46. So sad to hear it, Carolyn.
    I am very sorry about your mum and my thoughts are with you and your family. Lots of love from other side of the globe. xxx

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  47. My sincerest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are going out to your and your family :(

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  48. Oh Carolyn.....I am so sorry to hear of your dear mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May your memories and love carry you through and know that if you need anything I am here friend. Sending you a giant hug over the ocean. Praying for you Nicole xoxo

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  49. So sorry to hear about your mother Carolyn:(
    Thinking of you at this sad time.
    ~Anne xx

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  50. Dear Carolyn
    My heart breaks for you... I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way... take care.

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  51. I am so sorry -- sending through condolences & hugs.

    -Audrey
    http://audreyallure.blogspot.com

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  52. Dearest Carolyn,
    I have been off the computer, and had no idea...
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother.
    I will keep you in my prayers
    love and blessings,
    Penny

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