On her Way

**Skipper1** · 9th January 10, 09:53 PM

Gentlemen, Ladies;

My mother entered Hospice earlier today. We are told she has very little time left and there is nothing to be done but ease her way. She is resting quietly and the clann is gathering. She lived through times of joy and of adversity, and always with a passion for life and love. She will leave behind husband, her children, and grand-children, and great-grandchildren, all of whom have felt her hands easing their hurts, her arms rocking them to sleep, her voice urging them to laughter, her love protecting and supporting them.

So please, give a thought for her as your day goes on and pray that her way west is easy and she goes to meet her mother and grandmother with joy and peace.

Go raibh maith agat.

**dfmacliam** · 9th January 10, 10:15 PM

My prayers are with you and your family...

**KiltedKnome** · 9th January 10, 10:26 PM

There is no greater love than that of a family sitting with a dying loved one, easing that person's way. If there is anyway that Steve and I can help, please let us know.

Bobbie

**RB51** · 9th January 10, 10:28 PM

It's not an easy time, and my thoughts are with you and your family. To be able to experience great-grandchildren is a blessing, and it sounds like your Mom has had a full and blessed life...may she journey in peace.

Laurie

**Nighthawk** · 9th January 10, 11:01 PM

My prayers are with you.

**piperdbh** · 10th January 10, 03:22 PM

My prayers are with you and your family.

If she's able, get her to tell the old family stories again. You'll be glad you heard them once more.

**Big Mikey** · 10th January 10, 03:44 PM

You and your family are in my thoughts.

**McClef** · 10th January 10, 05:07 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

**JamieKerr** · 10th January 10, 08:58 PM

The four things that matter most, by Ira Byock, gives us a suggestion for how we can go about bringing closure to a relationship that will soon be changed by death. He believes that a relationship can be forever changed by the use of four simple phrases, said in words that are meaningful to the participants of that relationship. "Thank you. Please forgive me. I forgive you. I love you". I work as a grief counselor for the Hospice in my area, and I rely on this wonderful book at least once a day. Always remember that although death may take a person physically from our lives, it does not have the power to end our relationship. They will live on forever in our hearts, as long as we remember the things they have taught us...and what their lives have meant to us.