and have supported me through this, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please forgive me for thanking you in a general forum, rather than individually. You know if it was you, and when I needed you, you were there. Mother died yesterday. All six siblings and spouses, will gather for a celebration of her life, on Monday in Phoenix. Again, thank you. God bless.
Betty
Betty my heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rocky
Betty, So sorry for the loss of your mom.
You may know the author Henry Van Dyke who back in 1898 to 1900or so wrote the little books “Fisherman’s Luck”, and “Little Rivers.”
Well, he also wrote a short poem called GONE FROM SIGHT, which I have copied and pasted below. Hope you find solace in it as I have.
Gone From My Sight
by Henry Van Dyke
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side
spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and
starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty
and strength. I stand and watch her until at length
she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where
the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!”
“Gone where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in
mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and
she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her
destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the
moment when someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!”
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout: “Here she comes!”
And that is dying.
Betty,
I am sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
May the Lord be with you and your family always.
God bless.
Marty
Betty,
My thoughts are with you are your family. Take care.
- Jeff
Betty,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Doug
Betty,
My deepest condolences to you and yours.
Sincerely,
Will
Betty,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss.
God Bless and Keep you and Cary
Bill & Jean
I’m truly sorry to hear the bad news, Betty. We had to bury my Mom a day before the 9-11 attack and I know what if feels like (Mom was from NYC). My thoughts and prayers are with you and I wish comfort for you and your family.
Peace be with you.
John Taylor
Betty.
My Mom ‘went home’ 11 years ago. Prayer helps. Ours are with you.
Bill
Betty,
Our prayers are with you & all your Mother’s loved ones. While you will miss her, you will also cherish the memories.
God Bless,
Mike
Betty,
Helen and I are very saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that you and your entire family are in our prayers, and our thoughts will be with you on Monday as you celebrate her wonderful life.
May God bless you and wrap his loving arms around your whole family to support them during this difficult time.
Your friends in Phoenix,
Terry
Betty,
At this difficult time, I pray that the Lord will bless and comfort you, and keep your Mom in the hollow of His hand.
Betty, I too am sorry for your loss. All we can do is celebrate a life well lived, appreciate the legacy that our loved ones leave, and cherish the memories of time spent together. My thoughts are with you, Jim
Remember the times you had, and cherish the memories forever. Try to taste the pies and laugh at the small things that made her so special. JGW
Betty, sorry to hear of Your loss
G
Betty,
I am sorry this is so late. I have been unable to get on line for a while. I am very sorry to hear that your mom has passed away. We love you, Betty and you are in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that you need. Wish I was there to give you a great big hug but a cyber hug will have to do for now.
Betty,
My wife and I are on vacation in Florida and unfortunately missed your original post about the passing of your mom. Please accept our sincerest condolences. May she rest in peace.
Mark & Luba
Betty,
I have also lost my mom. I am amazed how at times that I think of her in the strangest places and occasions.
May HIS love comfort you in this time and your memories of your mom make you smile. God Blesses.