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Just two months shy of her 94th birthday,mom passed peacefully into eternity.She was ready to go and wanted to go. The funeral is wednesday. She lived a long and good life,only in the past six months did her quality of life go downhill. Another mansion is now occupied.

Sounds like she had a good life, but the loss of a loved one is always a sad time. My condolences to you and your family.

Everett, I'm sure it's not easy having to let her go, but the fact that she had such a long life, and with that mansion waiting for her helps put it into perspective. Still, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Moker

My condolences Everett. Cherish and share those memories. They'll bring a smile once you've fully mourned your loss.

So sorry to hear that Everett. Even when someone has lived a long and happy life it still hurts when you lose them.
I know you are a man of faith and that will be your comfort.
Take care.

Hi Everett,

Oh my, please accept my condolences. There is nothing anyone can say to diminish the pain of your loss, especially on the eve of her services. Still, 94 is a wonderfully ripe old age, and you must take some comfort in knowing that your mother was "ready to go and wanted to go." And now she is free of her infirmities.

Again, I'm so sorry. Take care, and know that I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.

Beth

Everett,

I am so sorry to har this. Please accept sincere condolences from Helen and me. 94 years...a pretty darned good life span, and, apparently, most of it very good. She will get her just reward. Thinking of you and your family.

Alan & Helen

Everett,
I'm so sorry to hear this, as well. Knowing nothing will make the feelings better other than a lot of time, I will be praying for you and your family. Peaceful passing into eternity is a beautiful way to describe such a painful event. It sounds like your mother had been they type of mother we all should want to be, to have our children describe our lives this way.

94 good years on Earth and then a just reward -- remember the good times as well as the rough spots. My sympathy and best wishes.

Kevin

Everett,

What a wonderful life she had here. And what a blessing to spend her time here watching a fine son grow up and be on the path to follow her and be with her again.

Everett,

94!! Wow, and Amen!!! Our prayers are with you and your family.

Yes, I KNOW she's enjoying her mansion!

94? You can't complain...Sry Everett

So sorry to hear of your loss, Everett.
It's never easy, but 94 is a good, good life.
Much condolences.

I also want to send my prayers your way, the hardest thing to do is to let go. My heart is with you and I'll be praying for you tomorrow too.. My sincere best wishes to your and your family..glyn

Everett:

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Losing a Mother is probably the most difficult tribulation to deal with. They always seem to be the treasured thread and glue holding the family together. Cherish her memory and someday in the future, the pain will pass.

Dave

Everett

I always feel sad when I hear about people losing their mother because I lost mine when I was 20 so I send you my sincerest condolences and I hope the service goes well and you can learn to live without her.

As you are religious, I guess you will deal with this taking comfort in your faith (I wouldn't know about this because I am not religious).

My grandmother passed at roughly the same age (93) and I'm never sad when I think about her because I know she had a full life, so hopefully, you can feel the same about your mother.

It's always a difficult time but also an occasion to get closer or renew the bonds with the other members of your extended family so there will be a lot of family love coming through your life in the following weeks, the future isn't all sad And don't forget to cry anytime you feel like it, there's no use in keeping those emotions inside...

Hi Everett,

I am sad for you, I lost My Mother and my Mother in Law plus a young nephew, within a couple of years, I wrote a song titled " I Wont Need the Tears ", the idea is I have such beautifull memories, so i try not to cry.

I have worked on this song for four years re wrote it many times but always keeping the climb. I had it published recently, and several Top Singers have it under consideration , One has it on hold.

My Point is it can help to write about your sadness.

Best Wishes in your sad loss.

We can tell she was a grand lady by the legacy she left us, you and yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

My condolences Everett, obviously she didn't get cheated, and left behind a great legacy.

Thinking of you Everett, I lost my mother a couple of months back she was just shy of her 80th birthday. I know how you must feel.

Best wishes to you in this bittersweet time, Everett.

I lost my mother much too early and wish with all my heart I could see her in elderly years. Hope I see my 90's...they look like the best decade of all somehow.

I feel your pain.....been there, done that.

As the years flow by, I have begun to realize how much influence my Mom gave to me, especially in matters of the heart.

She showed me how to love someone, and now I am seeing the rewards of simple kindness and caring for another person.

When I walk inside of a business, office, or wherever, and see a woman's face just light up.....Thanks, Mom!

Everett, it doesn't matter how long they live, it is still sad when they go. I got a call from my wife yesterday telling me that her mother June (86) was transferred to the hospital and they didn't think she would make it: Liver failure, pneumonia low oxygen level, racing heart and breath- everything bad. This morning the doctor called and apologized for scaring us, saying she is doing great and he doesn't know what happened.

June is the best story teller I know and I have been feeling bad that I have not recorded the stories she tells about her family history in Texas from 1880 to the 1950. She lived a lot of the stories but the really wild ones she got first hand from her uncles and grandfather- stories of horse thieves, high-jinks, hangings, and hard times.

I love the stories June tells about my wife, who grew up on horseback on her grandpa’s ranch just East of Abilene. It reminds me of what an interesting kid my wife was. This is one story June told me:

“Grandpa had one thoroughbred race horse. He let Carolyn ride it but he wouldn't let her run it because he knew it was more horse than she could handle. One day Carolyn took the horse way back in the field and where nobody could see her and opened him up. But Grandpa could tell by the way the ground was cut up that she had raced it so he decided to teach her a lesson. The next day he was showing the horse and told Carolyn to mount it and show it to the client. He told her, 'Just run it along the fence and then cut sharp to the left just before you get to the ditch.' Carolyn was proud of her riding and was happy to “show off” and make a good impression in front of somebody new. What grandpa didn’t tell her was that the horse could turn on a dime. So when Carolyn told the horse to cut, it did! She went flying over the ditch into some sticker bushes. Now, Grandpa loved Carolyn but he had to teach her a lesson. It was the only time he ever said anything mean to her. He walked up to her and she was bawling her eye out. He said, ‘Shut up- It’s just your pride that’s hurts’ and walked away. He never said another word about it. That was his way. He knew she wasn’t ready for that kind of horse power and he let her find out for herself. Carolyn was humiliated but she got over it.”

Every time I walk into June’s nursing home (she just went in last year) and look around I wonder what stories will never be told. I think this episode was a wake up call for me because June isn’t going to be around for ever.

I'm sorry Everett. I'm glad that she went peacefully and did not suffer.
94 Wow! God Bless her, you and your family.
My Mom and I are very close, that day will come and nothing can prepare us for it. Only to know she knows how much you loved her & you KNOW how much she loved you.

Take care!

Hi Everett

Hugs and Peace - she still lives in your heart. Sorry to hear, though, and I hope you will be able to work through the grief in a reasonable fashion. best regards jm

Hi Everett,

Real sorry to hear this.


Calvin

Sorry to hear this but glad she had a good and full life. My condolences to you and your family.

Nigel

You were so lucky to have her for such that long, good time. For that, I am happy for you.

It's still tough to not have our parents, no matter what though.
For that, I understand what you are also going through.

Take good care,
John

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences got out to you, Everett. When my Dad died, I knew he was better off and out of pain but it still hurt like heck to let him go. Hugs and know I'm thinking of you.

Sorry to hear about your loss Everett. Living through the last 94 years had to be an amazing odysey. All the things she saw happen and participated in during the largest increase in science and productivity and quality of life in human history. She's doing just fine.. it's your loss that we mourn with you about. Other than a child/spouse it has to be the toughest thing to bear. Hang in there!

Brian

Hi Everett,

Sorry for your loss. It doesn't matter how old they are or how expected it is, the world is a different place without our parents in it. I had hoped to grow old with my mother but it didn't happen quite as I'd planned. It is a difficult time but so much peace of mind comes from having said all the important things while they're still able to hear and speak them. In the end, they will forever be in our hearts and minds. Peace and love to you and yours.

Ricki

Everett,

Nothing anyone can say is ever able to make it easy at this time, only know that all of us wish you the strength to get through the rough time, and that that sweet memories will ease your loss.

Letha

Mike put it more beautifully than I could, Ev. May God bless you and your family as you celebrate her life, tomorrow.

Dear Everett,

I am so sorry for your recent loss; sounds like your mother was an amazing lady.

Emily

Sorry for your loss, Everett. Life on Earth is just a waiting room for the Great Beyond.

I'm sorry to hear you have suffered a loss in the fam Everett. This is the time to remember all of the good times you have shared. I feel your pain. Keep the faith and keep your head up. God will heal you over time. I know. I still think of my mom but I know she is smiling down on me and I know your mom is doing the same! It is never easy to go on without them but just think about the day when you reunite! My prays go up for you and your fam!

Nick

Oh Everett, I'm so sorry for your loss - what a blessing to have 94 years here and to have such a wonderful son in you. I'm sending you so many hugs, prayers, and peaceful thoughts, my friend...

Cher

Hi Everett

My deepest condolence to you.

Heres my song to her translated in english. Ihope I did not lost in translation

Thanks Mom

Where ever I go
You still with me
You are my shield
Im cover up with your enchantment
Thank you Mom

All my decision
You painted it
Light to my inspiration
My guide in my mission
Thank you Mom

Im keeping your heart with me
The only presious treasure in my life
I will propagate in the abyss
In the abyss of my heart
Thank you MOm

Bridge
Mom Thankyou
Thank you very much
For your infinite love
No one can reach it
Even if they ponder it deeply
No one can count it
Like the stars in vastness of space


Lynman

Hi Everett,

I think the hardest loss to take is that in which you've got to say goodbye to the one who gave you life in the first place.

I'm sure she was pleased to have left behind a sensitive, caring, creative son, and I'm also sure she felt her life was meaningful & fulfilling.

No Mother can really ask for more, and I hope my sharing your grief will somehow add some comfort in this brief sad part that comes after a life well-lived.

Best Wishes, In Sympathy,
Stan

Hi Everett,

Even though you know your mother is in a better place, don't forget to allow yourself to grieve. It's always hardest for those left behind, but your mother left behind a wonderful legacy in you, her son.

Kevin

I thank you all for your beautiful condolences, you'll never know how comforting it is to know that you, my extended family, care so much. Mom inspired me to write a few songs over the years, one especially called Precious Mother. I'm sure her passing will inspire another one or two. Mom was proud of all her children, but sometimes she would embarras me when she would introduce me to her church friends and boast that I wrote hymns, God love her.

The funeral is two o'clock today, I'll try not to cry(a man thing) but I doubt that I'll accomplish it. God bless and thank you all.

Hi Everett

I'm so sorry to hear you lost your Mum, God bless you at this sad time, wow, 94, my Mum turned 80 not long ago, I'm gonna ring my Mum tomorrow, she has just been put into a Hostel, and I'm a little sad about that, and I miss her, she is a 12 hour drive away from me, so that makes it hard for me to go and see her, I don't like to think about losing my Mum. My heart goes out to you Everette and your family, no matter how old, it's still hard to lose them.

Anyway I haven't been on the boards much, my two children have been really sick with this horrible flue virus, and I still have a touch of it again myself, so I have just finished my second lot of anti-biotics, and looks like I have to go on Steroids to get rid of it.

So I'm missing you all here, and I will be back soon as where all feeling a lot better.

Again, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Thanks

Your Aussie friend

Michele

Everett:
I'm so sorry about your mom. I lost my step-mon and biggest fan this summer. Go ahead and cry. I know I did.

Everett,
I lost my mom in June 2001, then my mother-in-law in July of 2003 and then our Grandma Annie just a few months ago, so can relate. In our case, my wife and I were sure about their faith and salvation, but it's still difficult. Better for them to move on up, but harder for us to be left behind.

The good news is that a hundred years from now none of this will matter as we'll be up there with all that have proceeded us!

Blessings and peace in Him,
Michael

Very sorry to hear that Everett, I can't imagine how that feels
If anything can heal pain it is through music, take care

Everett, thanks for letting us know. It sounds like she had a full life. I'm sure you'll miss her bunches still. I hope the funeral today went beautifully. Bless you.

Linda

It was a beautiful service, my brother played guitar and his wife sang, she is a beautiful singer. I tried hard to fight the tears but lost the battle. I cried for myself, not for her, I know where she is and it's much better than here. Thank you all for your support.

Dear Everett,

I find this community quite inspiring and expected it to be just a resource, you are wonderful to share something so dear with everyone. I monitor the discussions and only occasionally write but I just wanted to send you a flower bouquet from my heart and I appreciate the love you shared for your mother which I know is eternal.

Best to you,

Christie

Thank you Rev. Christie, I appreciate it.

Dear Everett,

Losing someone we love is never easy. I am praying that you will be blessed with strength to get through this time of mourning...and comforted by the lifetime of rich memories you have of your mother. Even when we are certain that they have gone on to their heavenly home...nothing fills the void they leave behind. My own mom passed away in 1990...and not a day goes by that I don't think of her and wish I could still talk with her..and share the big and little events in my own life.

May the good Lord wrap you in the comfort of His palm and may you feel the love and support of your JPF family at this time.

Hugs,
Bobbie