I got that better hurry, there's not much time phone call 4 am Monday morning. I was at mom's bedside by 6:30 am. My sisters arrived 1 by 1 throughout the morning. My sisters and I kept vigil around mom's bed throughout the day and night. In the evening her breaths came farther apart. We watched each rise and fall of her chest in dreaded anticipation that it would be the last. She took her final breath a little after 10 pm, dying with a rosary in her hand, and several religious metals around her neck. My sisters and I bawled and hugged each other. We spent the day taking care of funeral arrangments and notifying friends and family. I consider you friends and family, so I'm notifiying you now. Thank you for all your prayers. You cannot know how much comfort this has brought me--mom too. It's been a hard road, but mom's in a better place now. That I know, but since Purgatory is a possibility I'll continue to pray for her as long as I'm able. Please add a prayer or two to mine for God's mercy upon her.
Hi Deanna, so sorry for your loss. I'll keep your Mother in my prayers this lent and offer up Ash Wednesday's Mass for her and for you and your family. Take care of yourself Siobhan
I'm so sorry, Rain! I will continue to pray for your mom, you and the family. Eternal rest grant unto her soul and let perpetual ligjt shine upon her. May she rest in peace, and all the souls for the faithful departed, for the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Deanna, Thank you for including us. Thank you for painting the scene. You make me feel as if I was right there. And of course in prayer, we are. Could you do me a favor? Could you post the timing of the arrangements for the wake and funeral? I would love to walk with you through it all. If you're too busy, I understand! Perhaps your Mom's death is why this passage from Hebrews 12 has been going through my mind today: 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the first-born who are enrolled in heaven, and to a judge who is God of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks more graciously than the blood of Abel.
Oh Rain, that was beautiful, I have tears running down my face. Thank you for your telling of the last hours and moments, it helps bring us into the circle. The next few days and weeks may be a challenge, but you will be wrapped in our prayers as will your mother. I'll put your mother on our Divine Mercy prayer line so many can pray the chaplet for her.
A Scripture verse came to me as I was reading your beautiful post Deanna, 'Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might and lean not in your own understanding but in all thy ways acknowledge Him'. God walks with you and your family in your grief. I am always struck that the shortest sentence in the Bible is 'Jesus wept'. He weeps with us and that is a real comfort. God Bless you and all of your family & I will pray for you all and your intentions.
I will offer my prayers at Mass tomorrow also, as we receive ashes I will remember the oil cross you saw on your mom's forehead. May she go to heaven quickly, and may you and your sisters receive many special graces for helping her cross over in such a beautiful way. AND GOD BLESS THAT YOUNG PRIEST who made it more holy and gentle for your entire family. Also, I will pray for the priest who didn't come, as perhaps he needs prayers too. Thank you for letting us know during such a stressful and busy time, that you thought of us so soon is a blessing to us all!
May she rest in peace Deanna. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and for the soul of your mother.
Its when we carry the Cross , Christ walks closest, as i'm sure he walks beside you now, Deanna and holds your mother in His arms.
Rain, My condolences to you and your family. May your mother rest in peace. Going soon to my 'every Wednesday night' adoration chapel tonight. Will talk to Jesus about you and your mother. +++ JMJ Pray, pray, pray!
Tonight at the Ash Wednesday Mass our priest offered the Mass for ALL SOULS...I then offered it up for your mother especially as my private offering. I Hope she is walking with Jesus tonight.
Deanna My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Death of a loved one really brings Jesus close. I will continue to remember your mom in my prayers. Mary
