With great regret & sadness.
My mother passed away a little over an hour ago. She is at peace and now is with our father, her parents and her siblings.
She was my rock and I was her’s. A love for everyone of her 9 children no matter what, who or why? She was there without any questions asked. But she was my “go to” political talk.
Peace to all and thank you for support and kindness. It’s deeply appreciated.
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Sounds like your mom was a wonderful person.
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I know from experience that it doesn't matter if a loss is expected or sudden. The finality of it is like a sledgehammer. I hope you find peace and may her memory be a blessing.
all who knew and loved your mom. May every good memory comfort you and always make you smile 
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No words could address the sadness and grief you are feeling.
It's very important you treat yourself extra well for a while. Be kind to yourself.
Again, I'm so sad to read this and so sorry you are going through this.
I am so sorry to hear this.
Hugs and kisses and may she rest in peace.
who told me that two things happen when you lose your parents (or those close to you):
First, no matter how old you are, how independent, how good or bad your relationship with your parents, there is no feeling more jarring than to think you are now an "orphan" for all intents and purposes...
and
Second, there is a numbness that descends and lasts for months or even years, which helps you get through it. And that numbness allows you to remember the good times without being paralyzed by the sadness.
Those both held for me. I hope the second, especially, holds for you and sustains you.
I'm sending comfort and love. I hope it helps.
Stay encouraged.
❤️
To you and yours.
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She'll always be part of your heart and your brain so be sure to talk with her to check on her and let her know how you are doing. She wants to know. She loves you
So sorry to hear, but as you said, she is at peace with those that preceeded her on that journey. Please remember to take care of yourself...it's easy to forget to do that at times like this.
Please know how fortunate you are to have a wonderful mother and a strong relationship with her. She is still with you, she will always be supporting, guiding and loving you.
I hope and trust she had a peaceful crossing.
Continuing to send healing vibes to you and your family.
Please consider grief counseling through the hospice as they are specially trained to help you pick up the pieces.
I hope blessed memories will be a comfort at this difficult time.
I was devastated when my mom passed away; she was my best friend and confidante. I hoped to have even a few more years with her, but alas, it was not meant to be.
May she go forth shining!
keep her in your memories and in your heart.
You are standing upon the seashore.
A ship at your side spreads her white
sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength.
You stand and watch her until at length
she hangs like a speck of white cloud fading from sight
just where the sea and sky come together.
Then, someone at your side says;
"There, she is gone!"
"Gone where?"
Gone from your sight. That is all.
She is just as large in mast and hull
and spar as she was when she left your side
and she is just as able to bear her
load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in you not in her.
And just at the moment when someone
at your side says, "There, she is gone!"
There are other eyes watching her coming on the other shore
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout;
"Here she comes!"
she knew it. 
Her magnificent spirit and wisdom lives on through you. Wishing you comfort and solace in this your time of great sorrow
It is a difficult adjustment to life going forward when you lose such close, primary loves.
Please accept my deep and sincere sympathy & a virtual hug. May the sadness you feel now soon turn into sweet instances of remembrance when recalling the things you shared with her. She's okay now, out of a body that no longer worked the way it was supposed to and , (in my cultural belief), she's been reunited with all her loved ones who went on before her. Safe and wonderful journey home, Mama ImAnAmerican63.
I KNOW that we do go on because on August 7 1998 @ approx. 4:30am, I died from a perforated duodenal ulcer I didn't know I had. I was clinically dead for 45 minutes, (no heartbeat full respiratory failure) & the things I saw, beyond beautiful. TRUST ME, you'll see her again & the love she has for you will never change.
You have a family of sorts here on DU who are surrounding you with love, sending healing thoughts & comfort. Please don't hesitate to reach out to anyone of this wonderful community if you need to talk. I don't presume to know what you believe in but I hope you don't mind my telling you that my family will be saying prayers for you-for strength, for healing & for the return of your Sunshine.
Bless you, the family & all the people that will miss her as she flew away...
and your family. She lives in you,
Burning a candle for dear Mother. And for you, dear DU friend.
Wishing you and your family peace. 
Rocknation
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