After a lengthy downhill slide, Mom passed away Friday morning, at the nursing home, in her sleep. We had known it was coming as she had been failing quickly, so my sisters and I had been spending days with her there. She only slept, but I’m hoping she knew we were there anyway. She was buried next to Dad, on a beautiful sunny day with the white pines whispering in the breeze. I know she’s up in heaven, tending gorgeous flowers that never fade, in a garden with no weeds, walking hand in hand with Dad and her pets playing about her feet.

I’m exhausted from this last week, but promise to get back to you tomorrow for sure. I miss all my Backwoods Home family, too!

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  3. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Jackie. One is never old enough to lose a parent. Hope your wonderful memories help make this time easier. Come back to your blog when you’re ready, and we’ll all look forward to hearing from you again soon.

  4. You have my heartfelt sympathy. It’s always hard to lose your mother. Take comfort in the fact that you were able to spend so much time with her these last couple of years.

  6. awww. I know it was “expected” but it still must hurt. You’ve done the right thing by putting this blog on hold while you did the most important thing you could do – spend the little time she had left, with her. And even if she didn’t know you guys were there, YOU all knew you were there. There will be no regrets about how you spent her last days!

    Don’t worry about your blog. Just take care of your family, we’ll all be here when you are ready to resume blogging.

    My prayers go out to you and your family at this time. It’s so nice that you have Will and David there for you.

  8. My sincere sympathies for your loss.
    She sounded like a great lady and a wonderful Mother.
    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  11. I am so sorry that you lost your mother. She sounds like she was an amazing woman.

    Many people that have near-death experiences talk about being outside their bodies and seeing their loved ones around their bed. I’m sure your mother knew you were there and saw her family around her when she left this earth. That must’ve been wonderful for her.

  12. I will pray for your mother this evening, Jackie. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. She seemed like a really swell lady.

  13. Sending sincere condolences and warm hugs your way. It is painful to loose one’s mother…at any age.

  16. You are in my thoughts Jackie, Ive followed your blog for a solid year now and have always looked for updates on your mom. You were a wonderful care giver and a loving daughter, a true blessing to your mother and a testament to the woman she raised.

  17. Sorry to hear about your mom, but you are right about the new life she has up in heaven with Jesus Christ. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Hollis
    Wilmington DE

  18. Don’t worry a bit about not “blogging”. You were taking care of matters far more important. Those of us who have lost parents understand. Take some time, rest and recover. We will be here when you get back.

  22. Thinking of all the joy she must have had in spending so much of her time with you – I have no doubt that she knew she was surrounded by love.

  24. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. How wonderful that mom was able to spend much of her last years with you. Things happen in life that are more important than blogging. Don’t feel sorry for putting first things first. Love and prayers. Julie H.

  25. I am so sorry for your great loss. It is good when you beleive that she is now with all the loved ones who have gone ahead of her in to better place. Prayers from our family to yours.

  27. Deepest sympathy from our house to yours.
    Praying for comfort in this time of grief.
    ~Kay

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  28. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family. You were a very loving and kind daughter. I always enjoyed the stories about your mom and watching her flowers grow. I will keep you in my prayers.

  29. Our entire family sends their heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this rough time. God indeed has both of your parents wrapped in his loving arms.

  31. Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. Your care of your mother was kind and loving. I I trust your memories of her sustain you during this difficult time.

  33. Very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You were very blessed having her live with you for so long! My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

  34. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it can be, but soon enough you’ll be laughing at all the great memories. God’s Blessings to you and your family.

  37. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless

  38. I am so sorry. My parents both died very young. Dad was 52 and Mom 63. Way to young. You are blessed to have had your mom for the years you were allowed. God is good, All the time.

  40. May the saddness in your heart soon be replaced with smiles and happy memories of a long and well lived life. I think of my grandparents and parents and all of the times they lived through and the fun and happy times they had. They knew better than to take the little things for granted and appreciate so much more than we seem to in this hectic day and age. Get some rest Jackie, you and your family, and smile – you already know she is in a better place……..

  41. Sorry for your loss, and our loss as well, for your Mother was part of “our” family as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this trying time.

  43. so sorry for the loss of your mother but glad you were able to spend so much time with her at the end – praying for you and your family!

  45. Sorry about your mother. My mother-in-law is on Hospice care now so we will be losing her before long. Its never easy but watching them fade away makes it clear its time to let go. That’s a lovely picture of your mother and a good way to remember her.

  47. I am so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Jackie. It seems she lived a long and happy life, and she was lucky to have had her final years spent with you and her grandson, surrounded by Nature’s beauty and your love. Bless you all.

  48. Jackie,
    I am so sorry for your loss. I feel like I know your mom through reading your blog. Such a lovely woman. I will miss her too, in a way one misses a friend. Thank you so much for sharing her with your readers.

    I am so glad she is with her husband now, and at peace. I feel Heaven holds so much for us when we get there, and I know your mom is experiencing all of it!

    Now, for you. You take care of your family, and yourself. When you are ready to come back, we will be here. Many, many hugs for you.

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