Today, I got the call that my mother passed away. Sad day for me.
The writer in me has been thinking all of something poignant to write about her. As I sit here on my couch after a day of phone calls and initial arrangements, I am at a loss. She was a complex woman. She was my mother. She was a helluva good gal. Tomorrow I will meet with my family and make funeral arrangements and execute her will.
I will remember the good times. The times where she corrected and supported and listened to me as a youth, and the times we struggled together as a teen both good and bad (mostly good, Mom was the shit!) and for me to do the same for her as she got older, I got wiser and maybe I could give back by offering some encouragement to her and take care of her, as she took care of me when I was young. It hasn’t totally hit me yet. All I know is I’ll miss her.
She was alive till the day she died. Strong, proud and principled. She had her weaknesses, as we all do, but never made it your burden, even though you could see the weight in her eyes at some place that you knew she had to carry it alone. Time and experience told you she would. She was quick to laugh at your witticism, would carry your conversation if needed, and would act shocked when you told a dirty joke. I loved her. I feel I understood her.
Through that weight that maybe only family knew, she was a free spirit. She appreciated people with some character, and loved those that were interesting. Her heart was gold.
I moved to St George with her when I was 16 and had some really good times with her. She was there when I needed her.
Mar-bear, I’ll miss you. Thank god some of those genes passed on. I see em in my kids too. I love ya mom.
Pinky,my Brother,I am truly sorry for your loss.Many's the time that I have pondered at the words that one might say at a time like this,when we really want to show our love and support,but nothing that we say can un-do anything.And so words of wisedom,of condolence,of sorrow,once again escape me.So intead,it is my hope that the love and the laughter that you shared over the years with your Mom,will help to comfort and console you in this time of grief.And sometimes,it is not what we say that matters anyway,but that YOU know that I will always be an ear to hear anything that you need to say!Be strong for those who will rely on your strength and courage,and lean on those who love you,cause that's what we do.R.I.P Mrs.Dunn..Pinky,Love and Respect,My Brother!!PEACE,Drifter
John 11:25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
26And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
My condolences to you and your family, Zip.
Sorry for your loss.
Jeff