Jun 17 2007
At Peace…
(image downloaded from internet)
Yesterday , my mom passed away peacefully at 2:10 in the afternoon. I was able to be there, holding her hand. My mom had been diagnosed back in May 2005 with melanoma and fought a valiant battle. I’m so glad that her suffering is now over and she is at home with the Lord.
My mom was also my best friend and I just can’t find the words to express how much she will be missed. Mom was so many things…generous, kind, loving, courageous, smart, witty… the central part in our family, a wonderful mother and grandmother. Mom was always there. I was thinking the other day of the Proverbs 31 woman and how much my mom exemplified that.
Thank so much for all your thoughts and prayers. Some of you have known of my mom’s illness for almost two years and have sent cards to her as well. She found a lot of joy & strength receiving them. We have been so blessed with so many people praying for her and our family.
I will sing of Your mercy
that leads me through valleys of sorrow
to rivers of joywhen death, like a gypsy
comes to steal what I love
I will still look to the heavens
I will still seek your face(Jars of Clay)
Dear Julia, I just read your beautiful post of your mother’s passing. I’m embarrassed to say that, being computer-challenged, I’ve only recently discovered the “blog world”, & yours was the first site that I dared to click “free mail notification”. I love your creativity, I love your love for family and your expressions of faith, I love the simplicity with which you instruct…Life can be so difficult at times. I’m so sorry for your loss. And that Jars of Clay song is one of my fav’s. Please know you are truly in my prayers. Sending hugs for you…
I am sorry for your loss. I know you will miss your Mom and my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Julia your family is in my prayers. You were blessed, and now your children are blessed with a great Mom…what a gift. God Bless you and your family. Rebecca
My condolences. Although we do not know each other, I feel confident when I say that you and your mom were lucky to have each other. You do her proud by being the kind of mother she was to you.
May our Lord comfort you as you grieve your loss. Sue
I am so sorry. I had no idea your Mom was so ill. My deepest sympathies. Joan
I’m so sorry Julia. Sounds like you had a wonderful relationship with your Mom, so you’ll have lots of sweet memories! I pray you will have that “peace that passes all understanding” as you go through the next week, month & year. It is a tough time, but it will get better (I know from the same experience - my Mom died of pancreatic cancer). {{Hugs}}
Julia, I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I’m glad that she is now at peace and her suffering has ended. Someday you will be reunited. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Big Hugs
Dawn Easton
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I am sure that you will miss her but trust that all the womderful memories you have of her and time spent with her will comfort you.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family at this time.
I’m so sorry for your loss Julia. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom sounds like the classiest of ladies. Her legacy lives on through you and your children.
Linda
Love, hugs, and prayers of comfort to you and your family, J. Know that she will be with you always!
I will pray for you & your mother & her family and friends, Julia. You know, when you shared a little bit here and there about your mom, I feel like we’ve gotten to know her a little. May you feel her looking down from heaven…whether you are looking to the heavens or not. May you find comfort in God & in your mom’s unending love which she shared with all.
((((hugs))))
Cristina (avonlea)
Julia thinking of you today. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. She will be with always.
{{{{{{{{{Julia}}}}}}}}} I’m so very sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Julia - I know your heart is breaking and the loss is so terrible. Speaking from my own experience, she will always be with you. God bless you and your family during this intense time of saying goodbye and grieving. Linda
I’m so sorry for your loss. I, too, know from experience that your Mom will always be with you in many ways. She lives on in you.
Julia, I said some prayers for you and your family this morning, glad she is at peace and no longer suffering. She sounds like a beautiful soul. Hugs and Prayers.
{{{hugs}}} Julia, I’ll say a prayer for you and your family.
You said it right, she is at peace now.
{{{{JULIA}}}} SO sorry for your loss! Were all here for you! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! HUGS!!
So sorry to hear, Julia. I hope her newfound peace and comfort will somehow be comforting to you and your family.
Hugs,
Much love and comfort to you today Julia. I am thankful that you were there with her and that the next person she saw was Jesus. I will pray for grace and strength as you endeavor to work through all of the arrangements that a funeral brings. {{{Julia}}}
Julia
Just seeing your opening image made me cry.
I too have followed your mothers progress over the last few months.
I will light a special Luminary, in honor of your mother,
at our area’s Relay for Life this weekend on the 23rd.
I am including your mother, my daughter Alexa who is fighting Leukemia, my friend who lost her husband Rodney, another friend who lost her uncle Bill.
I am donating my time to do a project with all the attendee’s. It raises money for research and is done to honor those fighting cancer, those who beat it, and the many who lost their battle.
I will also include a donation in her memory as well.
Your family is in our prayers.
{{{{{Julia}}}}}
May you find peace in this time of sorrow. Know that we all surround you with our love, thoughts and prayers.
Julie, May our Lord and Savior hold you close in His arms during this time. Please know you will be in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Oh, Julia, my heart goes out to you and your family in this extremely difficult time. I trust that God will bless you with his wonderful peace.
Julia — I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, but knowing your Mom is at home safe in the arms of God, experiencing true peace, must be such a comfort for you. Prayers to you all at this difficult time. God’s blessings –
((HUG)) I can tell you know where your courage & peace comes from but don’t forget to allow yourself to grieve for your loss because time will heal all the hurting. Prayers for you & your family right now. God Bless y’all
{{{{{{{Julia}}}}}}} Comfort and strength to you and your family during this difficult time.
My thoughts are with you today Julia. What a great gift you were given to have such a wonderful Mother. Her spirit and love will be with you always. Big hugs.
(((Julia))) I am SO sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom {{{{{Julia}}}}} I lost my brother of 57 yrs old to the same thing. I wish you strength, and peace during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda D
Julia, I wish I could somehow lessen your pain and grief. Just know I’m thinking of you and sending as much love and strength as I can. Your mother is truly at peace now and she’s left a beautiful and proud legacy in her family. She’ll always be with you.
Julia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is a blessing to know that she made it home to the Lord and I am glad that you can draw some strength knowing that she is at peace. It is always harder for those left behind but know that we are all here to help you in whatever way we can. God Bless.
Alli
Julia, I am sorry for your loss. Even though my mother died from ovarian cancer, she is always with me, as yours will be with you.
Julie
Julia - I know that your mom fought a long hard battle and I know the intense mixture of emotions you must be feeling at her passing. She was an incredible blessing to you and I’m sure to so many others and now she is rejoicing to be with the Lord. I will pray for peace and comfort for you an your family. The Lord will provide you the strength you need every day.
Miss Julia, All my thoughts and hugs go out to you. There are angels with us. She will always be one of yours. BIG hugs! -Anna.
Oh Julia, I am sooo sorry for your extremely sad loss. I lost my mum to cancer nearly 11 years ago, so feel your pain, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Just know that she is always with you in your hearts and in everything you do. Hugs - Alex xx
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. It is so difficult to lose a parent……….I lost both of mine within 9 months. I miss them every single day. Try to remember the happy times……….
God be with you and your family.
Julia, I am sending hugs and prayers for you. I hope that all of the responses here help to comfort you and show you how much we all care. I’m sure your mom is smiling down on you now, thankful to have been blessed with such a wonderful daughter.
hugs & blessings, Diane
{{{Julia}}} I’m so sorry for your loss, but so happy for your mom’s victory. Your family will be in my thoughts and certainly in my prayers.
julia, so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope your next days are filled with fond remembrances and happy memories of your time with her. that she was your best friend says everything about her qualities as a mother and person.
[…] Today is a somber day. My heart is heavy for my friend Julia. […]
Oh sweetie, I’m so very sorry for your loss. No other loss I have ever suffered effected me quite the same way as losing my Mom. My prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. God bless you, hon.
So very sorry to read this Julia… My heart goes out to you and yours at this time…
reflections:0(
My Deepest Sympathies for you and your family, Julia.
How free she is, in Gods Garden!!!
Im so sorry.
Tandra
What a beautiful tribute to your mom! It is pure joy for her now that she is in the presence of God…but great loss and grief for you and your family. May God comfort you in the hours and days to come…and give you peace. When I lost my dad, our pastor shared this passage with me.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
May it be a comfort to you…
I am so sorry for your loss. It sound like you and your mom had a wonderful relationship. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Julia, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. While you will miss her terribly, please draw on your faith that you will be together again one day.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I have always found comfort in this verse when going through a sorrow. May it help you find a bit of comfort and peace over the next few weeks.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Rev. 21:4
You and your family are in my prayers.
{many hugs}
~Angie
Julia, my most heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time. As you know, she is now at peace. I will pray that in the coming days you and your family can find peace as well. {{{Big hugs}}} to you!
{{{{{{Julia}}}}}}
I am so very sad to hear of you mom’s passing. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you all at this time. What a comfort to know that she is now home with the Lord … and she will never suffer again. May you all know the peace, love and strength of our Lord at this time.
{{{hugs and prayers}}}
I am sorry to hear about your mother’s passing, but how wonderful that you were able to be there with her and for her. I thoughts and prayers are with your, mother’s’ have a special place in our hearts .
Julia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hang in there Julia - many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julia, My love and prayers are going out to you and your family today. I am so very sorry for your loss and hope that all of the wonderful memories you have of your mother will help comfort you in this very sad time.
Jen
{{{hugs}}} Julia! Sending prayers for you and your family! I am so sorry for your loss!
Dear Julia, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I do believe she will be looking out for you for all your days.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
hugs to you and your family may the Lord be with you at this time and I hope you feel His warm hug around you too
Julia,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are also with you.
Julia, my heart just aches so much for you. I know it means so much that you were with your mom, that she went peacefully, and that you know she is in a much better place. May the Lord give you strength to make it through this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish you peace and wonderful memories!!
Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
So sorry Julia. I hope all the heartfelt messages you’re receiving bring you comfort. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Julia,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss! I’m glad that you were able to be with her these past few days. You are in my thoughts.
Linda
{{{Julia}}} You’re in my heart and prayers. May happy memories bring you a special peace during this difficult time.
Julia,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I know something about the heartache you feel now, as I lost my father three years ago. The pain does get some better with time. Hold onto your memories & the Lord..that’s what’s helped me the most..the hope He promises of tomorrow. My prayers are with you.
Julia,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you strength in this time of need.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((JULIA))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Em
Oh Julia……..big BIG {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} from me - I am thinking of you and am so very sorry for your loss…….
More {{{{HUGS}}}}
Julia, I am so saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing; you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort in the love of God, family and friends.
Julia and your family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. From the words you used to describe your mother, it is so clear that she was a very important part of your life. It is so hard to deal with a loss like this, but I am sure your strength, your beliefs, and your support persons will help you through this.
Julia..I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. It is never easy to see a loved one go but rest a sure that she is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..God Bless Ana
I am so sorry for your loss, Julia! My heart goes out to you and your family. I’ll be thinking of you and praying for you.
Hugs,
Anette
I just can not tell you Julia how sorry I am, but know your beautiful mother is in heaven watching over her beloved family and friends. Now you can find joy in all your loving memories of your best friend. Take care my friend, Nancy
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. But what a blessing to know that she is in a better place. I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless You!!!
Julia,
I’ve never been good with words at times like this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris
Julia .. my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother. I pray that time will be kind to you and your family, and that the special memories you all hold close to your heart gives you some peace. Our hearts are with you. xxoo
Julia, I am so very very sorry to hear about your mom passing. I recently lost my mother so I know how you are feeling. We still have all of our wonderful memories.
If you are like me there is always that place in our heart that we keep just for our parents.
If I had your address, I would send you a card. But just know that you and your family are in my prayers. Keep those memories close to your heart. Big hugs.
Julia - My condolences to you and your family. What a beautiful post in honor of your mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so very sorry to hear your sad news. My mama is my best friend too and I cherish every minute I spend with her (which is a lot!). I hope time heals your heart.
Julia, I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I rejoice with you in KNOWING she is with our heavenly Father and that she got there just in time for Father’s Day. I am praying for you, friend.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Julia. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the difficult days ahead. It is so difficult to lose a parent. I lost my father when I was 11 and even though many years have past, I still miss him. You were fortunate to be able to be there with her to hold her hand. Be comforted in knowing that she is no longer suffering and she’ll be there to watch over you and your family.
Julia, your Mom sounds very special, how wondeful that you could be there for her in her last moments. –I lost my Mother-in-law to cancer 10 years ago and was able to be with her at the end. It is very healing to know she is no longer suffering and is with the Lord. God Bless you in this hard time, and it does get a little easier with time. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of my MIL and wonder what would she say or think.
Julia, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. How wonderful for your mother to be in glory with the Lord now! At times like this, I always think of the Fanny Crosby hymn, My Savior First of All (http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/y/mysavior.htm). May God give you peace as you go through this difficult time with your family. Our prayers are with you!
Julia,
I’m so sorry that your mom passed. It’s wonderful that you had such a great relationship with her. I hope your memories of the wonderful times will eventually ease the pain of your loss.
Lisa
Julia,
I am so sorry. I am sure your sorrow is deep.
I can tell by the way you write about her and live your own life, that she was a wonderful person. A person that has left joyful evidence of her life here while directing the Way to heaven.
I hope you can feel God’s comfort.
With sincere sympathy,
Juliana
Julia,
My heart goes out to you and your family and to all who were touched by your mom. I cannot imagine your feelings right now but please know that I am thinking of and praying for you.
Kathy –stampkat
Julia,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Hugs,
Sarah
I’m sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Julia, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. It is very difficult to lose a loved one, especially when she is your mother and best friend.
My heart goes out to you.
I will keep you in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was truly blessed to have you as her daughter/friend. A mother/daughter relationship is like none other. How wonderful the two of you were able to experience that special love. Be sure to take care of yourself and let your family and friends help you through this time.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Here is a hug for you {{{{ }}}}.
Julia,
I am saddened to hear your mother passed away. I pray the Lord will fill you with His peace and strengthen you for difficult times ahead, because she will always be missed. I couldn’t help but smile and cry reading your blog as your wrote those tender words about your mom. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us and a wonderful part of your life with so many people you probably don’t even know, but I feel influence so many.
Jul;ia,
I also lost my mother 10 years ago to an abdominal anerysym which happens so suddenly. I am so glad you were able to spend such great quality time with your mom during her life on Earth. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family. Take Care, Kelley (kellrick)
My heart goes out to you Julia…hopefully your faith will be the anchor you need during this sombre time.
Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that my thoughts are with you during the next difficult days.
Julia, I’m sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you! XoXo
{{{{{Julia}}}}} My heart goes out to you today — it is a sad and heavy time. Your mother sounds wonderful - what a neat gift to have her as your best friend. I know you and your family will miss her deeply and I pray that in the days ahead your memories and remembrances will bring you comfort. Peace to all of you.
Julia, I’m so sorry for your loss - I am going through the same thing right now. My mother passed away last Sunday quite unexpectedly and it has been a very difficult week, especially for my father who has Parkinson’s. You will be in my prayers.
Julia, I am so sorry for your loss, though I know that it is heaven’s gain. I will ask God to comfort and strengthen your family. Love, Debbie
Oh Julia, I’ve been lifting you and your family up in prayer during this time and it just took my breath away to read that you lost your mom. I will continue to pray for strength, comfort and peace for you and ask that God will send you fresh mercy each day.
“The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction.
Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day.
I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’
The LORD is wonderfully good to those who wait for him and seek him.”
Lamentations 3:22-26; 31-32
Julia - My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you and your family.
Beth B.
Julia, So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please be comborted by all of the beautiful memories of her that you hold in your heart. I will continue to pray for you and your family. May the Lord bless you always. Hugs, Ann
Oh Julia! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May the Lord hold your family close during this time.
My heart is breaking for you! You have my thoughts and prayers!! I hope you take comfort in the knowledge that part of your mother will always be a part of you and that you will see her again someday!
I am so sorry you lost your mother, Julia. I do know how difficult that is, having lost my own to disease. We have to say a prayer of thanks because they are no longer suffering. {{HUG}}
For some moments in life there are no words…..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, peace be with you all.
{{{{{Sincerely}}}
Julia,
Offering my heartfelt sympathy..
My mother is 84 and am very close to her. This is a bridge I know I will have to cross one day soon.
You are in my prayers.
Julia,
My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I hope you may find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of her.
Julia, you and your family will be in my prayers as you walk through this heart breaking time. What a comfort to know that your Mom is home with her Lord and her suffering is over. May you feel God’s love and presence in a special way during this time.
Julia, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your mom’s passing. I’m sorry that she suffered so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Big Hugs!!!
Julia - I am so sorry for your loss. What a tribute to your mom in comparing her with the Proverbs 31 woman - oh, for any of us to attain that. May our Lord give you comfort, strength, and rest during this time.
Julia, I’m so sorry! You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the dear and wonderful memories will sustain you through this difficult time.
hugs and prayers Julia, may God comfort you and your family at this difficult time
Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. Thought and prayers go out to you and you family.
Memories are a blessing, I lost my dad many many years ago and the memories are such a joy!
Ilene B.
Julia,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost my Mom 5 years ago and it is no fun. But I am so thankful to know I will see her again when I get to heaven, Please know you and your family are in My thouhgts and prayers. And may God surround you with His comfort and peace. Judy
Oh Julia! My heart is weeping for your family. I, too, lost my mother to cancer almost 11 years ago (oh my….has it really been that long?!) I know that it is so hard to see them suffer yet, we want them to stay with us. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. There are no words that I can say to make you feel better right now. Just know that you have a lot of friends supporting you and lifting you in prayer.
starla (star)
{{{{{{{{Julia}}}}}}}} I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Peace, blessings and comfort to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Julia - When someone you love becomes a memory - The memory becomes a treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family, during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear this Julia. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time and grant you peace. (((((hug)))))
Julia,
May the Balm of Gilead rest on you and your family.
Desi
Julia,
I am so sad for you. I will pray for you and your family during this time of loss and know that Mom is in heaven waiting there for you all to be together again someday.
Hugs
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Just keep her close to you in your heart.
Julia. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My Dad died in 1993 of Melanoma. Reading your touching tribute to your Mom brought so much of that time rushing back. I still miss him as I know you will miss your Mom. Knowing that they are in a better place and no longer in pain helps.
I am so sad for your loss. I am sure that she is going to be missed greatly by you and your family, at the same time she is in a better place with no pain.
I understand what you are going through, because I’ve experienced the loss of someone very dear in my life, too. And even though every person has to get through a time like this in their own way, I know you will come through. Someday, the pain will ease, and the memories will bring comfort. You touched so many with the tribute you paid to your blessed mother in today’s message as well as sharing the pics of her beautiful garden last week. With Kindest Thoughts and Deepest Sympathy. Your family will be help in prayer by many who love you and cherish your creativity.
I will lift you and your family up in prayer as you go through this very difficult and emotional time. I know you miss her already but it’s also wonderful to know that your mom is not suffering anymore. God speed and HUGE HUGS of COMFORT.
I’m sorry for your loss Julia! We lost my husband’s father, age 66, on 11/16/06 and the hurt is still so strong. I know he’s in Heaven having a wonderful time…but the year of “firsts” is so difficult - first Thanksgiving, first Christmas, first Father’s Day, etc. without him has been hard. I’ll be praying for each and every one of you. I’m thankful she’s joining Jesus at the dinner table!
Always makes me smile to think of that!
I am so sorry for your loss. Mothers are a girls best friend and they remain with us for the rest of out life even though they have gone. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Julia,
You and your famliy are in my prayers and your mom is in peace.
In sympathy,
Tina Suzan
Dear Julia,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
I recently finished reading “The Five People you Meet in Heaven” and this paragraph really hit home:
“Lost love is still love Eddie. It takes a different form, that’s all. You can’t see their smile or bring them food or tousle their hair or move them around a dance floor. But when those senses weaken, another heightens. Memory. Memory becomes your partner. You nurture it. You hold it. You dance with it.”
“Life has to end,” she said. “Love doesn’t.”
Take care,
Danielle
Julia, I know we have never met, but I always enjoy reading your blog. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. While I’m thankful you’ve had time to prepare for this moment, I know it is a difficult time. May you have many wonderful memories of her to treasure, and may her spirit rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kimberly
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julia,
so sorry to read about your loss. Your mother sounds like a woman of faith and passed it down to you. My sincere sympathy for you and your family.
Praying for you,
Mary
Those who live in the hearts of others never die. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and may loving memories comfort you.
Hope and peace be yours.
With deep sympathy.
VM
(who visits your blog often)
Oh, love, I am so very sorry for your loss. No one loves you like your Mom and it’s such a huge void when she’s gone. I’m thinking about you and your family. Linda
Julia, my heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your Mother. There is no greater loss to be suffered than losing your Mother. I know your faith will take your through this and that you know that she now has Peace in the arms of Our Lord. ~ Barb
Julia,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that this is a difficult time for you, but your faith and family and friends will help you through these times. Losing a loved one is never easy, but we must always be positive and know that God has a plan for each and every one of us.
My grandmother passed away recently after a brave battle with cancer. I took a lot of peace from this poem:
God looked around his garden,
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest;
God’s garden must be beautiful-He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain;
He knew you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough
And hills were hard to climb
So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered,
“Peace be thine.”
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn’t go alone,
For a part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
~Author Unknown~
God bless,
- Melissa
Julia,
I will keep you in my prayers … rest in shelter of His wings.
Nikki
Love to you and your family….
I have remembered you since I found out your mother was transitioning during the last few months and thought how about year plus months we faced this homegoing. This was a scripture that we had on her thank you cards and thought it might bring you some comfort. Your lovely spirit comes thru on your blog and that is why I always come here. I am one of those people who have the fantasies about projects along with supplies but freeze when the time comes to perform but God is helping me thru this challenge.
…”Arise, my darling, my beautiful
one, and come with me.
See! The winter is past; the rains
are over and gone.
SOS 2:10-11
Dear Julia,
I also want to say that I feel very sad for your loss.
It is heartbreaking to lose your mother and your best friend.
What you share with your mother, that is something to be treasured and remembered always. You share her beautiful soul.
Sending you warmth and hugs from down under.
~Tracy~
I am sorry for your loss, Julia. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julia…I lost my mom 3 years ago and I still miss her deeply…my mom was my best friend……I thought my world had ended…but I know she still watches over me every day…my thoughts and prayers are with you.
(((HUGS)))
my dear…this is ma really first visit on your blog, and i found this sad post. I’m so sorry for you and the mom you love so much. I can understad ALL your feeelings of love, sadness and mercy. I’ll pray for her and for you all.
mommi from itlay
http://www.scrappinghome.blogspot.com
i am so very sorry about your mom. i read in your words that you loved her deeply, tenderly and completely. she lived a full life because of this. you both were blessed to have each other. she’s being held in Jesus’ arms now, may your heart heal with many beautiful memories.
Julia - I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot understand what you must be feeling right now, but I know there are many people thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I hope that you may find comfort in your time of sorrow.
Dear Julia, I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. I, too, lost my mom to cancer about 5 1/2 years ago. It is devastating and there are days that you just feel lost. All I can say is trust in the Lord. He will carry you through this time and the days to come. I will be praying that you will find comfort and peace in Him.
Julia - So sorry for your loss. I’ve been following your Mom’s struggle and I just want you to know your family is in my thoughts. {{{HUGS}}}
Julia, I am sorry for your loss — I have never had a close relationship with my mom — I am sure you will miss her terribly. I too believe she is home.
Dear Julia,
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. I can only imagine you feel like an orphan now, but as you said she is with the Lord. I bet she is wearing the brightest crown He made for her out of all of her sorrows & tribulations.
Kindest Regards,
Gina
Julia, deepest sympathy to you. It is so hard when you loose someone so close. Remember all the good memories. Praying for strength for you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and prayers.
My most sincere sympathy goes to you and your family. Please try to find comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is at peace. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I don’t know you at all, but we’re sisters…Sisters in the Lord. Therefore, your joy is my joy and your grief is my grief. Praise the Lord that she is no longer suffering but now rejoicing with her Savior, and praise God that you will see her again some day. I’m sure this is a bittersweet time for you. Your family will be in my prayers.
Huge (((hugs))) and Prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
Oh Julia…I know you must miss her and would love for her to be back by your side…but, even if that were possilbe…she is now with our Lord in heaven…there is no way she would want to return to this earth, I’m sure. She is now standing in His presence, in the warmth of His loving hands, and I always believe, our loved ones look down from above…see where we are and what is going on in our daily lives, and still pray to the Lord….asking Him to guide us and comfort us, and lead us in His path, til we all meet again with Him in Glory. I pray your heart will be comforted and that you and your family will know our God is there with you as you go through this grieving time in your life. And, you have the assurance of seeing your mother again, because of your faith and trust in the Lord and in His gift of salvation. The steadfast love of the Lord will never leave you! Remain faithful and trust Him when your heart is hurting. Big, warm, hugs, Barb g
So sorry to hear of your loss Julia. Keeping you and yours in our families thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. It’s always hardest on the survivors.
God Bless,
Anne
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves a memory that on one can steal.
Hold onto your memories and your mother will forever live on in your hearts. God bless you during this dificult time.
Julia~ I’m sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My prayers are with your family.
God bless you,
Becky
so sorry to hear about your mom, julia. it must be hard, but know she is at peace.
my thoughts are with you.
angie
My prayers are with you and your family .
She sounds like a beautiful woman who must have left you many beautiful memories. Ticia
Hi, it’s Snoskred here. I’ve recently become a blogging chick and have set myself a challenge to comment on as many Blogging Chick blogs as I can. So that’s why I’m here, though it looks like I’ve got here at a not so pleasant time for you.
I live in Australia, and we lost one of our big cats at the zoo to Melanoma once. It shocked the heck out of me - the cat was 23, and had been living under the same sun I had for all that time. So now it reminds me to wear sunscreen, and take care in the sun, always wear hats and sunglasses, and take the time to get checked out every year for skin cancers . We have one of the highest rates of Melanoma in the world in this country.
And when people get sunburnt and laugh about it like it’s funny, that really upsets me. It’s not funny. It’s risking your life. Be an adult, and wear sunscreen, and re-apply it every two hours. It’s not difficult.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Snoskred
http://snoskred.blogspot.com/
Julia,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I, too, have been where you are and it was one of the hardest thing I have ever had to do, keep your faith and know that she is in a better place.
I too wanted to wish you the best during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. I know our Lord is watching over you and your family.
Beautiful picture and tribute to your mom. MY condolences to you and your family. {{{HUGS}}}
Julia,
This is to let you know that you are in my prayers. How comforting it is to know that she is at peace and that you have your memories to help you through this difficult time. May you and your family have extra measures of blessings to give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Dear Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family - loosing a precious family member is so incredibly difficult even when you know that it is for their best. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time. (((((Julia)))))
Julia,
Im so sorry for your loss. Lindsey told me about your mom a while ago and I just wanted you to know Ive been thinking of you the past few weeks. My prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. Rejoice in the Lord though and keep your head up, you will see her again.
Jana
There are not great words of comfort right now. You have a void in your heart that is as big as the Grand Canyon. Take comfort knowing your mother is walking on streets of gold!!! I just found out about your mother and although we’ve never met, I feel I know you and I wanted you to know you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Know your mother is home and you will see her again! God Bless you and your family as you go through these difficult times.
Julia- I have been out-of-town and am catching up on my blogs. I just read your most beautiful and eloquent and brave account of your mother’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Just read your post and wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ((((HUGS))))
Julia,
I’m so sorry that you are grieving the loss of your mother. However, I am sure you are joyful to know that she is in HEAVEN
and that you will see her again! I am pretty sure that the hope of Heaven is why the Bible says that we do not grieve as the world grieves. Hugs and prayers to you and your family during this time.
Girlfriend, I just read about your mom’s passing into Glory. For a minute there, I thought you were talking about mine…sounds like something I could have written about Ruth Henderson, who went to Heaven in February 2005. Honey, when your momma dies, there is a void in your heart that nothing can fill. You only have the comfort of knowing she is with Jesus and the Saints and you will join her later. Julia, I know just how you’re feeling right now. Just remember that Jesus said He has overcome the world.
Julia, I was just reading your blog and found this sad loss of your mom that you have suffered. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m amazed at how well you are carrying on , and still posting challenges on SCS.
I lost my dad, aged 65, on April 11 of this year. He too passed of cancer - lymphoma. Like your mom ,I am sure, he too fought a long hard battle since the fall of 2004. It was so hard to watch.
I still can’t quite believe it can be he’s not with us.
Your loss is that much fresher. Take care of yourself, my SCS friend.
love and prayers to you and your family
Deborah