Journey's End

[Dave W]

It's been quite some time since I posted here, for which my apologies: Mum's journey had become a slow but gentle one that we knew had an inevitable destination. Yesterday afternoon, as we sat with her and I held her hand, her journey finally ended - thankfully very peacefully. Her favourite flowers were in a vase at her bedside, and her favourite music (which she loved dancing to with my Dad) played quietly. I cried my heart out, before realising that I was glad for her that the last few years were finally over.

I wanted to thank everyone at TP for all their comments, suggestions, advice - and just for listening when I needed tht most: TP was the single biggest source of help, encouragement, support and advice that I've had in helping my partner and I help Mum and to keep ourselves going too, and I'll be eternally grateful.

When the dust has settled a little here, I hope to be able to contribute and to offer what support or advice I can to others here. In the meantime, best wishes from both of us to everyone here on your own journeys.

Dave

 

[janice1]

still on the journey with my mum

i was sad to hear your news. your mum had a peaceful release, take heart in that there is no more suffering for her, how heart breaking for you. warm wishes janice

 

[Jo1958]

Dave, hi
My sincere condolences to you for the loss of your mum, it sounds as if you and she had a peaceful time at the end for which I am truly grateful.
Take good care of yourself over the coming days and weeks and we will appreciate your help and support in the future.
With kind regards from Jo

 

[jenniferpa]

Dave I am so sorry to hear your news. My condolences to you and your partner - I know you did everything to make this a peaceful passage for your Mother, and that's about all anyone can do.

Love

 

[DeborahBlythe]

Dear Dave, I'm sorry to hear the sad news about your mother. Please accept my condolences.
Deborah

 

[thatwoman]

Dave,
I'm sorry for your loss, but it sounds like a peaceful end to a difficult journey. I'm glad you could post so eloquently. My Dad is still on his very bumpy road, but I hope to be able to report such a good ending one day.
I'll be thinking of you in the days ahead.
Love Sue

 

[Grannie G]

Dear Dave

Please accept my sincere condolences. It was good to know you were comforted by the manner of your mother`s passing.

 

[littlegem]

How good that your Mum had such a peaceful passing.
Not easy for you and your family.
Take care
xx

 

[maryw]

Please accept my sincere condolences on your sad loss. How wonderful that her passing was so peaceful x

 

[susiesue]

So sorry to hear about your mum - my condolences to you and your family.

 

[together]

So sorry to hear your sad news, will be thinking of you. As you say TP is unbeatable and has gone on helping since I lost my Mum.
Take care Katherine x

 

[Vonny]

Dear Dave, so sorry to hear of your mum's passing, but how lovely that you were there. It's so hard for us being left behind, relieved as we are that our loved ones' terrible journeys are over.

Thinking of you and your family xx

 

[sleepless]

My condolences to you, and all who loved your mum.
I am very glad that the end was so peaceful - it is all any of us would wish for, and will be a great comfort to you in the time to come.

 

[BeckyJan]

My deepest sympathy to you at this sad time.

Also I thank you for a lovely message at the end of your Mum's journey whilst we are travelling ours with the help of TP.

Quoting your 'when the dust has settled' please come back to TP when you are ready.

 

[chucky]

So sad. My deepest sympathy. xx

 

[Necion]

Dave, please accept my deepest sympathy to your whole family on mum's passing.
Love, Necion. xx

 

[lin1]

Dear Dave
Please accept my condolences.

 

[cragmaid]

Dave, You and your family had thanked your Mum for the gift of life and love by tending and caring for her during her long,final illness. She repaid you all by leaving you with the memory of a peaceful parting. I know you will miss her but she is still a part of you all. With sympathy Maureen.

 

[Amy]

Hiya Dave,
I remember your posts from years ago, and the difficult times that you had. So pleased that mum's passing was peaceful, and that she died surrounded by the smells and sounds that she loved, being held by the person she loved.
No doubt you will now enter that strange place of being relieved that mum's struggle is over, but saddened that physically she is no more. take care.

Love Helen

 

[alex]

Hi Dave

Its good to hear from you but i'm sorry its in such sad circumstances.

You once replied to a post of mine over 4 years ago when my partner died saying "I was blessed with a treasure chest of memories" well.....I'm sure you will be too honey.

And when the pain of your loss eases a little and you feel able to post, you'll have friends here to help you through the low bits.

My thoughts are with you and your partner at this sad time.

Love Alex x