Posted by Jose Gutierrez on 8/16/13 10:32am
Msg #480685

Thank you all the schedulers for showing symphaty

My mom had a stroke last week and Yesterday was on her last hours. I email and called several of my already scheduled appts for Thursday and Friday and canceled them all. They were all very nice and understood my
situation.

My mother died Yesterday and now she is not more in pain. Rest in peace!

I am sorry if this is not the appropriate for this forum.

Sincerely:

Jose Gutierrez

Reply by ikando on 8/16/13 10:37am
Msg #480686

Jose,

May your mother rest in peace, and you and your family heal from the trauma you've had.

Reply by Carmela Arndt on 8/16/13 10:38am
Msg #480687

Re: Jose, my prayers go out to you and your family

during this sad time.

Reply by Karla/WA on 8/16/13 10:40am
Msg #480688

So sorry for your loss. I'm thinking you did the right thing being with your family. That's what matters and you won't regret not being there, had you taken your signings.

My dad died a year or so ago and my sister and I had a couple signings to attend to. He died about 1/2 hour after we returned to the nursing facility. Our entire family was present when he died. We think he waited until everyone was there, and could pass in peace knowing we were alright in letting him go.

Peace to you!

Reply by 101livescan on 8/16/13 10:57am
Msg #480690

My condolences and heartfelt sympathies, for we all must deal with this sooner or later. Best wishes to you and your family in this very difficult time. Most people are really very understanding under these circumstances. It is after all, family and family comes first.

Reply by Laurily on 8/16/13 11:16am
Msg #480692

Jose-I had the same situation arise two weeks ago-had a few signings scheduled but unfortunately my father who had lung cancer (only diagnosed in June) died on August 1st...my sympathies to you and your family...

Reply by 101livescan on 8/17/13 8:38am
Msg #480796

So sorry for your loss, Laurily.

Losing a parent is one of the most difficult events in life. My father passed in 2007. Still have my mother. It will be hard to let go.

Reply by Christine/OK on 8/16/13 11:04am
Msg #480691

Jose, much sympathy for your loss. You are in my prayers n/m

Reply by Mindy/ on 8/16/13 11:17am
Msg #480693

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Jose. It is never easy losing your Mother, but just know she is always with you in your heart.

Reply by Paul2_FL on 8/16/13 6:39pm
Msg #480734

Re:Jose - so sorry to hear of your loss...

No words can describe the feeling of losing a loved one. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/16/13 11:19am
Msg #480694

I am so sorry Jose. But remember, you can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she lived.
The following helped me when I lost a loved one. It was in the Hospice booklet.

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving 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,
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 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...

Death comes in its own time, in its own way.
Death is as unique as the individual experiencing it.

Reply by Karla/OR on 8/16/13 12:03pm
Msg #480700

To Jose and Laurily~

Having lost my parents, I know how painful this can be, even when it is expected. My prayers are with both of you during this time of grief.

Reply by Yoli/CA on 8/16/13 7:58pm
Msg #480749

Re: To Jose and Laurily~

My prayers go out for both of you and your families during your time of grief. Your parents are at peace. May God bless you both.

Reply by Alice/MD on 8/16/13 1:49pm
Msg #480718

Sylvia says it all. It is a very sad experience to have a parent pass away. My parents are "gone from my sight. That is all".

You will experience many feelings as the days and years pass. The holidays are hard for me to feel complete. It is getting better after 10 years.

Reply by SheilaSJCA on 8/16/13 12:18pm
Msg #480707

So sorry for your loss Jose n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 8/16/13 12:51pm
Msg #480712

My condolences to you and your family during this troubling

time.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 8/16/13 1:21pm
Msg #480716

Re: My condolences to you and your family during this troubling

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. You absolutely did the right thing by cancelling your appts. I could not have done one assignment when I lost my dad. I was a wreck. I only cry on average once a week now and its been 18 long years.

Reply by MW/VA on 8/16/13 2:42pm
Msg #480721

My sincere condolences to you & your family on the passing

of your Mom. I will keep you all in thoughts & prayers.

Reply by Ali/IL on 8/16/13 3:40pm
Msg #480725

Re: My sincere condolences to you & your family on the passing

I am sorry for your loss. I pray for your family peace and comfort during this time.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 8/16/13 5:21pm
Msg #480732

So sorry for your loss... n/m

Reply by rolomia on 8/17/13 7:05am
Msg #480790

Re: Thank you all the schedulers for showing sympathy

My condolences. I pray everlasting peace for your mother and healing for you & your family. I'm saddened by your loss. Thank you for sharing. God bless...