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[Paula]

Amber wrote: "Yeah...tail end of the disco-era, Paula."

I thought so. Now I have the song in my head. Help!

[Sean, Moderator]

Hi all

back today.

After three days in the UK, Taunton hospital.

Was able to just make it to the hospital to my Mum who smiled at held hands and spoke since Monday night un-conscience on massive drugs, both her legs and feet are black and lungs and heart are slowing giving in, but sadly keeps breathing.

My sister is with her 24 hours a day, and we all hope she will come to peace as quick as possible now.

Not eaten or awake at all since Monday afternoon.

Now just keep waiting for the phone call from my sister.

[Sean, Moderator]

Very hard being back to work and concentrating.

[Paula]

Sean wrote: "Very hard being back to work and concentrating."

I'm sure it is Sean. If I was you I would have stayed with her. I don't know about the UK but here in the States we can take time off for family care. My thoughts are with you Sean. Hope your Mom passes over peacefully. Mine didn't and I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[Amber]

Music might help you feel better, Sean.

The Harp Twins (Camille and Kennerly): STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (Led Zeppelin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U7TD...

[Sean, Moderator]

I would but work are difficult, only get 6 days total for the year.

Taken three, and I know I have to go back for the funeral.

Sadly.

But so bad now we keep thinking only hours to go.

Mum breathing very heavy but keeps going, my sister is so mentally exhaused but keep texting her, so being updates and cheering her up.

My sister was a top sister/nurse and has an OBE honour for her work, so the best one there with the consultants and nurses.

[Amber]

Sorry to hear that, Sean.

[Heather]

I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through, Sean. My thoughts are with you.

[Luffy Sempai]

Take care, Sean. I'm very impressed about your sister's OBE, but now's obviously not the time to discuss that with you.

[Michael]

God be with you Sean.

[HornFan2]

Hang tough, Sean. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks all

Welcome back Luffy.

Mum still fighting this evening

[Janet , Moderator]

Such a tough time. Hang in there, Sean.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks Janet

[Jason E.]

So sorry to hear about you having to deal with this Sean. Hope things get better at some point, or at least that you find peace.

[Daisy]

So sorry, Sean. Praying for your mom to pass peacefully, and your family to be given peace and comfort.

[Patricia]

Such a very difficult time. Sending my best to you and your family as well as your mum.

[Sue]

May your mom past peacefully and may the family stay strong at this time of grief. I went through this with my mom 4 years ago, but the memories are still fresh.

[Amy]

God bless you and your sister and family, Sean...I am saying prayers for your mum to let go gently. Hugs.

[Sean, Moderator]

5.00 am this morning my Mum passed away.

Now the pain has gone.

Rest for my amazing sister who has done so much.

Only retired last week after her last speeches in London.

Flying back to the UK on the 30th June.

[Sue]

May she rest in peace now Sean. I send prayers for you and your family.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks Sue

[Paula]

Sean, she is at peace now. I am so sorry for your loss and for your family. Sending prayers your way.

[Janet , Moderator]

Your mum is not suffering anymore, Sean, which is a good thing. So sorry for your loss. Very best wishes to you and your family.

[Kirsten]

All the best, Sean. Hugs to your sister. Caregiving is the hardest job in the world.

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

Sean, so sorry for your loss. But also happy for peace for your family as well.

[Perri]

Sean she must have been an incredible woman to have raised you and your sister. Condolences to you and your family

[Brenda]

I'm so sorry, Sean. Your mom is at peace and no longer suffering. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[Amber]

Sorry, Sean.

Welcome back, Luffy. Luffy, your "welcome back to the family" URL is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW_oc... (Glen Yarbourough Forodo of the Nine Fingers).

[HornFan2]

Sorry for your loss Sean.

[Amber]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ne0J... Pastor Josh has a point about the other pastors!

[Sean, Moderator]

Thanks for all the lovely wishes.

Tonight booked flights, and hotel for next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, then back to Jersey and work on Wednesday.

Many e-mails backwards and forwards between sister, brother, aunties, uncles, cousins.

Phone numbers and e-mails shared to let all family and friends know the sad news.

At work felt numb all day.

But sadly a part of life that we all have to face at some time.

Will be back to my happy self soon, well I hope !

[Amy]

Stay strong, Sean! It's the thing that scares me most in life...losing my mother. My thoughts are with you at this time. Remember all she gave you and made you and hug your wife and kids of you have any. Lean on your family and most of all...feel their love. :)

[Patricia]

My condolences Sean to you and your family.

[Heather]

I'm sorry to hear your sad news Sean, but I'm glad you were able to see your mum before she passed away.

[Luffy Sempai]

Amber wrote: "Sorry, Sean.

Welcome back, Luffy. Luffy, your "welcome back to the family" URL is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW_oc... (Glen Yarbourough Forodo of the Nine..."

Thanks Amber.

Sean, sorry about your loss. My sympathies are with you.

[Amber]

Sean, I lost my mom almost a decade ago and I still miss her. Unlike yours, though, she was only in her 50's.

No matter how old we get, we're never too old to miss our Mom when she dies.

You're welcome, Luffy.

[Sean, Moderator]

My wife lost her mum and dad in a car accident.

I was very close to my wife's MUM and Dad, and yes brought them on my honeymoon.

We went to America with them for five weeks in 1981.

We went to Spain with them in 1982.

To my hometown of Torquay in 1980, our honeymoon.

Tracey's mum and dad both died aged 52 years old and 50 years old in 1985, we were meant to be with them but had just bought our first house.

Fate is also a very important part of life, that I do believe in.

My dad died in 1983 aged 52 years old.

Our godchild and nephew died here in Jersey in a car crash age 24 years old, the father(our brother in law) died aged 52 years old of a heart attack(drink and smoking after death of son)

So my mum out lived them all by a long way at age 87 and 1/2 years old.

In life we all go through our tragedies, and life can be so bad.

There always people worse off and sometimes we have to think how lucky we are.

Next week I say goodbye to my mum, then life has to go on, and you have to enjoy the one life you have, and remember all the good times.

Part of my life is here with my family of book lovers.

Happy to say the family and friends have agreed on two charities for my mum and one is Diabetes, and also Rhumatology(my sister's expertise)(think I spelt right)

But I am in a better place now.

Bought a new suit to take with me, not black(no black) brighter colours.

Right..... happy threads now please

[Amber]

I doubt your Mum would pull a Lazarus for your suit not being black, Sean, as long as it's dignified.

[Sean, Moderator]

No Mum wanted bright colours !

No black, she said.

[Amber]

Oh good.

My mum said she didn't care what color I wore as long as it was clean. By default, the cleanest item I had was my black velvet formal dress. Weather-wise, it was NOT the best thing to wear in late summer! Especially, considering that Dad's ashes were ALSO being interred at Jefferson Barracks!

Weather-wise, I damn near died of heat stroke!

[Amy]

I just teared up reading of the losses in your family, Sean, you have a wonderful perspective on life still. God bless you in saying Goodbye to your mum this week. She lived a long and beautiful life I bet.

[Sean, Moderator]

Thank you Amy, kind words

[Sharon]

my sympathies with you sean, having lost my mum very suddenly in January (the reason why I have been offline) I can honestly say it is the worst time of my life and I can understand what you are currently going through. my mum was perfectly fine at 9pm at 945pm she banged on the floor of her bedroom by time we got upstairs she was in a bad way. I had the worst job I have ever had to do which was perform cpr on her while waiting on the paramedics. they got her back and got her to hospital but the doctors working on her said her heart and lungs were too weak and we could either have her on machines or they could make her comfortable and let her go. we sat with her and I told her it was ok dad and I would be fine and she could go. she left us just after that. at her funeral she wanted bon jovi's sleep when I'm dead and that was what she had. its supposed to get easier but it doesn't feel like it. I hope you recover from this quicker than I have

[Sean, Moderator]

My heart goes out to you Sharon, I knew you were quite now I can understand.

Awful to have to do CPR on your own mum...

[Amber]

Even worse to hear the ribs crack, Sean, because if you're doing the CPR right, the ribs get broken...or so I was told the last time I took a CPR/First Aid refresher class.

[sonya]

I went to another good 12-step meeting

[Kirsten]

I never had to do CPR on my late father. But I did find helping him go to the toilet quite lowering. It needed doing and I don't regret it, but it was one of my most uncomfortable experiences.

[Sharon]

Well amber the ribs didn't break and I can assure you I was doing it right. But thanks that's the kind of comments that really helps

[Amber]

Ouch.