I just found out that my mom dies of a massive heart attack about 2 hours ago.

[KidsHappen]

My brother who lives with her is an over-the-road driver and he is currently in Oregon. My dh is in Tampa on business and my dd is in Dallas with said grandmother. Luckily, there is very close family friend there that my dd is staying with. I have been on the phone for hours now trying to figure everything out and so far I haven't made much progress. My dh will be home in the morning and we are trying to figure out how to get my brother home as soon as possibble. I guess my family will leave out sometime tomorrow to drive there and I have no idea after that. Everyone still has the flu and we are all very tired. Prayers and well wishes please. Thanks.

[Amy in Orlando]

I'm so very sorry, KidsHappen. If anyone is flying be sure to ask for the bereaved discount, it isn't much, but it helps. Sending a lot of prayers and well wishes your way. (((())))

[Daisy]

I'm so terribly sorry! Our family will be praying for you during this time.

[JennifersLost]

I'm so sorry - you must be frantic! I hope you get in touch with everyone and all your travel plans go smoothly.

I'll be thinking of you and your family tonight.

[Sandy in Indy]

I'm so sorry. Praying here for your family.

[Michelle T]

Prayers for your entire family.
Michelle T

[Stacia]

Hugs to you & your family.

Stacia

[godpoetry]

So sorry, but I will pray for your family.

[Denise in IN]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. (((KidsHappen)))

[Unicorn]

Oh my gosh, I am so, so sorry! My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. (((((Kidshappen)))))

[gardenschooler]

I'm so sorry for your loss of your mom. (((KidsHappen))) I'll be praying that everyone gets to where they need to be with a minimum of stress.

[Jean in Newcastle]

I am so sorry. What a shock. I'm so glad that your dd can stay with a good friend. Praying for all of you during this time.

[Suzanne in ABQ]

I can't even imagine all you must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bless your heart.

Suzanne

[Liz CA]

Everyone still has the flu and we are all very tired. Prayers and well wishes please. Thanks.

nt

[Tammy in Germany]

I'm so sorry. Many prayers coming your way.

[KidsHappen]

This has been a horrible year. First the problems with my son, then buying the house and moving, the row with the crazy landlord, strep throat, mono, the problems with teen dd, dh changing jobs and traveling around the us, the flu and now this. And I am sure that I am probably forgetting a few things. I have heard that God only gives you what he knows you can handle but I really think that I have reached my limit.

And I am so completely overwhelmed for my brother. He is the baby of the family but I know that he feels that he has to be the strong one to carry the family through. I don't even know if he has cried yet. He has taken care of my mom for the last nine years and frequently provided for my brothers as well. He just closed on his 1st house on the 31st of Jan. He hasn't even moved yet. He barely just finished painting and now he doesn't even want to live there. He is on the road most of the time and he really has no need for a house. He just wanted to make a nice home for my mom. And I know he is going to feel like if he had just did something different then maybe this wouldn't have happened.

I think that maybe she didn't really want to move away from her home. Her friend talked to her on the phone just 15 minutes before she died. The friend was walking down to her house. My mom had gotten up to visit with the friend but she died by the time the friend got there. She probably didn't even know that there was anything wrong.

My dd is hysterical. She was very close to my mom. My dd was born at home and my mom was there. She was like a second mother to my dd. But they were arguing yesterday about the best way to move my mom and my dd didn't even see her today. They never had a chance to make up and I don't think that my dd will get over this.

I hope that you guys don't mind being my sounding board tonight. Dh is already sleeping because he will have to start traveling very early in the morning. My brother can't get home until about Sat. at the earliest. I really do think that he is in shock and not processing this. I am worried for him. :(

[umarider]

I am so sorry. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family.

[Snickerdoodle]

My deepest sympathies.

[sdWTMer]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. How awful. Hang in there!

Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

:(

[Lorna]

How awful. Take care of yourself,
Lorna

[kalanamak]

cuddle close, reflect on how every day is a gift, and may you get what I did from my parent's death: an understanding, finally, of the phrase "parting is such sweet sorrow" as I was bathed in lovely memories.

[Pster]

I am so sorry to hear this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time....

(((hugs)))

[Quiver0f10]

I am so sorry. :(

[Kelli in TN]

I am so sorry for your devastating loss.

[momofkhm]

We will be praying for you and your family.

[Kathy in MD]

We had to delay my mother's funeral because of travel problems.

Our prayers are with you.

[3lilreds in NC]

(((Kidshappen))), I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you're going through. I am praying for you and yours that you will have safe travels and everything will go as smoothly as possible as you deal with all this stuff.

[5knights3maidens]

I am very sorry...will pray for you!

[Classical Michele]

So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for your family ((Kidshappen)).

[Ria]

I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family.

Ria

[Rebecca in GA]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[PariSarah]

My best wishes to you and your family.

[Mrs. Readsalot]

Ours thought and prayers will be with you today and in the days to come. I am so sorry to hear of your lose.

[Christy B]

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of your family as you travel and make arrangements -- and especially for your dd.

[Jackie in AR]

Oh, I am so very sorry.

You have had so very much on your plate. You must feel like you're on a merry-go-round and can't get off.

I will be praying for safe travels for all your family, and for peace and comfort during this time.

(((Kidshappen)))

[Sue G in PA]

Oh my! I am so very sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ((((Kidshappen))))

[hpymomof3]

I will be praying for you and your family.

[Jean too]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

[Melora in NC]

I am so sorry! Praying for you in this terribly difficult time.

[strider]

I pray the logistics get worked out smoothly, and I pray for you as you mourn.

(((KidsHappen)))

[CalicoKat]

so very sorry for your loss.

[Tonia]

(((KidsHappen))) So sorry you are going through this. Will be praying for your family.

[*anj*]

Oh my. I am so very sorry. I'll be praying for all of you. http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/love/love0028.gif (http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/%5Burl=http://www.jonahgoldberg.net%5D%5Bimg%5Dhttp://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/love/love0028.gif%5B/img%5D%5B/url%5D)

[LN in WI]

I am so sorry. You and your family are in our prayers.

Ellen

[Elisabeth in IL]

I'm very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Sooooo Sorry! :(

[Susan Wise Bauer]

I am so, so very sorry. Please give yourself and your family plenty of time to grieve before you try to return to a normal schedule. We're thinking of you.

[Karenciavo]

{{{KidsHappen}}}
I am so sorry for all you are going through.

[JudoMom]

I'm so sorry, KidsHappen.

[sclisa]

My thoughts are with you and your family. I'm so sorry.

Lisa

[WTMindy]

((((((huge hugs))))))) Please know that I am praying for you today!

[Scarlett]

((((KH)))) I'm so sorry.

[MaryM]

May God cary you through all of this. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom had a quick and probably pain free death which is some small consolation amidst all the pain. Your poor daughter. My heart and prayers go out to you and all your family.

Mary

[Mom2GirlsTX]

you have my deepest sympathy. (((((hugs))))

[Amy loves Bud]

I am so sorry. I am praying for the logistics to fall into place so you can focus on your family right now. I'm really sorry that you've lost your mom.

[sleepy]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[JenneinAZ]

I am sorry for your loss.

Jenne in AZ

[King Alfred Academy]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss and the difficulty you are having getting there. Praying everything works out soon. Hugs to you...

[Jennifer in MI]

I'm so sorry. I'll pray for you and your entire family. Please drive safely.

[Diann]

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know what you're going through. I lost my mother to a heart attack 19 years ago. I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts.

Diann

[Rhonda@LivingWater]

Just know that I am praying for you and your family. May God bless you and carry you in his arms through this time.

[Adrianne]

May you feel God's peace at this time.

We will pray for you and your family.

Adrianne

[Dana in OR]

I'm so very sorry. Praying here for you and your family.

((((Kidshappen))))

[Jenny in Atl]

So sorry, this must be so hard all being separated. ((hugs)) and thinking of you and your family. Drive safe.

[nancypants]

I'm so so sorry for your loss. I just can't imagine.... :(

[Tammyla]

Hugs and prayers sent your way. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Robin in Tx]

I am so very sorry, Kidshappen...

My thoughts are with your family.

Robin

[Laurel T.]

I am so so sorry. What a shock. I wish there was something to say to help. I will pray for you and your family right now.

Laurel T.

[Brigitte]

I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Tracey in TX]

(((Hugs)))
Lifting your family up in thoughts and prayers.

[Meliss]

I'm so very sorry! Praying for you!

[Doran]

What news to receive!! I hope, by now, you are finding that some things are falling into place with travel arrangements. I know you've been dealing with so much here recently, and "I'm sorry" doesn't seem like enough to say. Please know that we will be holding you close, sending you strength to get you all through these days. I would love to know more about your mother when you feel you are able to share that information.

Peace, dear...and gentle hugs.

Doran

[BarbaraL in OK]

You, your family, and all who cared for your mother are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. May you know deeply that the Lord is your strength and your song.

[Basketmaker Amy]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have had a lot on your plate lately. May God bless you and sustain you.

[Melody in IL]

I am so sorry. Remember to take care of yourself, too.

[Laura in VA]

Praying for you and your family.

[Tutor]

((KidsHappen)) I am so sorry. We are praying for you all.

[Sparkle]

KidsHappen, I'm so sorry for your loss, and for all you're dealing with right now. Praying for strength and consolation for you.

[PixieKris]

I am so sorry... *hugs*

[imeverywoman]

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[Rebel]

I am so sorry for your loss. Please drive carefully.

Rebel

[Lisa in Jax]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Lisa

[Mary H]

I will be praying for you and dd and all involved!!

Mary H

[LG Gone Wild]

Whoa! Sending you well wishes.

[j.griff]

Hugs and prayers for you and your family- specifcally your daughter and your brother, and of course you.

[Holly in FL]

I'm so sorry to hear the news!

~Holly

[lottie j.y6s4ly]

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[Mamagistra]

So sorry, (((KH))). May peace and comfort be with you and your family.

[Lizzie in Ma]

I hope you get everyone where they need to be safely. We will pray for you all.

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

I'm so sorry. Hugs to you, my friend.

[fishnoises]

Yes, please drive carefully. God be with you and protect you.

[Cathy in IL]

I don't know what to say except that I will be praying for you.

[nuthouse]

family. Our hearts are with you in your grief. Peace and love. Ms. D.

[Plaid Dad]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!

[whybenormal]

So sorry! (((((hugs))))) I'll be praying for you and your family and for safe travel for all.

[Mekanamom]

I am so, so sorry... you and your family are in our thoughts. (((HUGS)))

[OnTheBrink]

I'm so sorry. :(

[Lisawa]

. Everyone still has the flu and we are all very tired. Prayers and well wishes please. Thanks.


Oh I am so sorry to hear this about your mom!!! We will pray for your health and that everyone can try and get some rest before you travel and that your brother will get home safe and soon!

Im so sorry...

[Mabelen]

So sorry to hear about your mom! You have had a really bad year, please be reassured things will get better. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[mcconnellboys]

Yes, our thoughts go with you, Godspeed,

Regena

[Patty Joanna]

Dear Kidshappen,

I am so sorry.

Especially for your daughter. If you will continually tell her that her grandma KNEW your dd loved her, that will help. It's terrible to have this happen in disharmony, but that moment of disharmony doesn't override the years of love shared and KNOWN TO BE TRUE.

Dear me, you have been on a roller coaster, as you put it.

[Annie N]

Oh, I will pray for you and your family.

[Amy in TX]

nt

[prairiegirl]

(((Kidshappen))), I am so sorry. You will be in my thoughts in the oncoming days.

Julia
mom of 3 (8,7,5)

[DB in NJ]

((((KH)))) I am so very sorry. You've been prayed for.

[Karen sn]

Know that you will be in all of our hearts. I am so sorry.

[Chris in VA]

I'm so sorry. Hugs and prayers here.

[cricket1178]

So sorry about your loss. We are praying for you here.

[Krista in LA]

I hope everyone has safe travels. I can't imagine what you are going through. You will be in my prayers.

[BizyPenguin]

So sorry to hear this. You're in my prayers.