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Electra ([personal profile] starlady) wrote2009-04-21 03:29 pm

The empress of ice cream.

My mother passed away early this morning. She died much more peacefully and quickly than we were thinking she would, and I'm certain that she's in a better place now. She wasn't really here this past week or so, and I'm glad that her suffering has ended. Of course I'll wish forever that she had never gotten cancer--or that it had been diagnosed earlier--or--or--but I refuse to wish her back. She's earned her rest.

It was grey and cold this morning, but the sky has cleared and the sun is out: it's spring in New Jersey. You can't separate the beauty of the world from its glaring imperfections. I'm going to go out and enjoy the sunshine. We were lucky to have her for as long as we did, lucky to be family, and we still are.
lian: Yuri  Lowell looking slightly despondent (yuri_despondent)

[personal profile] lian 2009-04-21 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I am so, so sorry. I wish you and your family strength and peace.

[identity profile] socair.livejournal.com 2009-04-21 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs*

[identity profile] maakur.livejournal.com 2009-04-21 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
^ ditto

[identity profile] olewyvern.livejournal.com 2009-04-21 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
*more hugs*

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/my_wanderlust_/ 2009-04-21 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Having been through similar situations with my grandparents, you are right, it's better this way. But i know it must still hurt. An internet post seems hollow, and if i could i would call and offer my condolences in person. But, i want to say, that my heart is with you, and you know i am here if you ever need anything.

[identity profile] hisui-ryoshi.livejournal.com 2009-04-22 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time. Take care.

[identity profile] spacevlad.livejournal.com 2009-04-22 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
I sent you a FB message. I'll be thinking about you. Let me know if I can do anything.

[identity profile] kwviola.livejournal.com 2009-04-24 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
*HUGS*

I'm sorry for your loss.