Last week we lost my sweet stepmom. She's had a hard 8 months since my Dad passed. Her dementia had gotten worse, she had several falls and fractured both her shoulder and her arm.
A few weeks ago she went on Hospice (and had the same wonderful Hospice nurse my Dad had). On Tuesday, her daughter called and said they thought she only had a few days left. When I saw her, she wasn't responsive and she passed away a few hours later.
I'm happy she didn't linger, that I know she is in heaven, and the issues she was dealing with here on earth are no longer with her.
They were married for 15 years and she was such a blessing to my Dad and to our family.
Here's her obituary and a few pictures of our Ann.
And a family picture taken about 10 years ago with all the grandkids and Alaina.
Ann lived a good life and was 94 years old. I'm so thankful I got to know her for the last 16 years of it and am thankful I will see her again!
So sorry for your family's loss, Mari. I know that she has gone home now to be with your dad. She was a wonderful blessing to your family and made your dad very happy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss.
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Such nice pictures of Ann and your dad and good souvenirs. Thinking of your family and the girls that must be very sad. A big kiss to the girls from me.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like she was a special lady and will be missed. I’m glad she is no longer suffering with the pains of this world.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss, Mari. Thank you for sharing the pictures with us. I teared up ...especially with the one of Ann and your dad by themselves. Such precious memories you have and I'm thankful that Alaina and Ruby had the privilege of knowing her.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies, Mari. She sure loved the grandkids, didn't she (smiles). Sending you much love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh Mari, I am so sorry for your family's loss, especially so close to Christmas. I know how difficult that is as both of my grandparents (paternal) passed right before Christmas (9 years apart, however). But we can always rejoice in knowing that our loved ones are with Jesus, and celebrating Christmas with the King of kings in person! How wonderful is that? Praying for you and your extended family during this time of grief. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteI know you and your family will miss Ann so much. I am sorry for your loss and know she was very loved by you and your family and she loved all of you. I'll remember Ann, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers today.
ReplyDeleteMari, so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful lady, your Ann.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures of a wonderful life. There is no question that she will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss, Mari. The photos are all so nice and one can feel the love Ann had for her family in seeing them. My heart goes out to your family as I know you will miss her. After reading about her, I am impressed by so many things, particularly that she could get up and down from the floor to play with the kids in her 90s.
ReplyDeleteThis is sad -- especially at Christmas -- but she has gone home and is free from all pain and sorrow and suffering. That is very good news! These are wonderful pictures. How precious that she and your beloved dad had so many good years together. I'm praying for your family. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for y'alls loss. Sending love and prayers. xx
ReplyDeleteaww I’m so sorry to hear this. I pray for comfort to you all as well as your granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss, Mary. It's sad, but she'll join your Dad, up there free of earthly pain and suffering.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sad and sorry for your loss. Ann was such an important part of your lives and Alaina and Ruby will have those memories forever. My sincere condolences to all of you. Thanks for sharing her with us, Mari. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this but may you can find comfort knowing that she is with the Lord now and your Dad.
ReplyDeletePlease accept my prayers and condolences to your family. Such sweet memories there must be in those photos. I'm glad that your dad and Ann had 15 years of happiness. I'm glad you were able to see her even if she was unresponsive. Hearing is the last sense that is lost before passing so she probably knew you were there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and tribute to Ann.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these sweet memories with us.
Sending love, hugs, and prayers for comfort and peace.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mari. She seemed like a wonderful woman and I know you all will miss her.
ReplyDeleteOh, Mari. I am so sorry to hear this news. I'm a little behind on my blog reading, so I am just seeing this. Sending prayers of comfort to you and all who loved Ann. I feel like I knew your dad and Ann from your many blog posts about them. They were so sweet together. Thinking of y'all.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this. Seems like the holidays are not in our favor this year with family passing. Prayers for your stepmom that she re-united with your dad. Take care. Janice,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about Ann, Mari. I know she was a special part of your family. I'm trying to catch up with my blog reading and this one kind of took my breath away a little bit. Sending prayers of comfort your way.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like a wonderful lady and a blessing to your family!
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