For everyone that is a caregiver for someone, especially their Mother, please stop and give her a big hug and a kiss. Tell her you love her and thanks for being your mom. My mom passed away this morning. I had been her caregiver for about 14 years. I knew she wasn't doing real well, but had no idea she would pass this morning. She had a very peaceful passing, as she went basically in her sleep. I was standing right at her bed with the Hospice nurse who was taking her blood pressure and she just stopped breathing. I did not even have a chance to tell her Happy Mother's Day. So please everyone take my advice and cherish this day and be thankful you can say Happy Mother's Day to her.
Glad, you are right that sometimes we just have to accept death as a part of life. I am not sure why purplegirl is questioning the death but that must be a horrible feeling on top of the loss.
Thank you littletonway for your thoughts and very kind words. It is so appreciated and this forum is awesome to have so many caring people. I am still taking care of my dad (married to my mom for 60 years) who is having a really hard time dealing with my mom's passing.
Sendme, Thank you and yes, I am so glad it was extremely peaceful and I will always cherish that. I am sorry you have your own tears and I truly thank you for thinking about me. I will keep you in my thoughts and say a prayer for you.
Hugs to everyone, what a tough journey we go through.