His Mom

This afternoon about 1:35, Den's Mom passed into the next life. 

Two of her daughters had been by her side since Sunday.
We are so thankful she did not die alone.

She was 94, and had been on and off hospice for over 4 years. 


Both his parents in 1970 at Den's police academy graduation.

Den has told me many times through the years, as a little boy if he 
had a nightmare and said, "Mama" she would come right away. 

Her solution to most of those nightmares: 
"Go to the bathroom, and get a drink of water 
and then go back to bed."

Thinking back lots on his childhood today Den said the most 
important thing was his mom was "always there."

He repeated it again with tears, 
"She was always there. She was my security."

Growing up, whenever he got home and would walk in the back 
door, he would say, "Mom?" 
And she would answer, "Right here." 

The simple things are the big things.


I'm certain all 5 of her kids would say the same.




It's hard to lose a mom. 
I think no matter the age, Den feels a little like this today.

Denny about 1956

But he also keeps saying how happy he is for her now.
Out of all that long suffering. 

Back with loved ones who have gone before her.
And back with loved ones she knew before she came here.


I think it was summed up best by his sister Debbie 
when she called to tell us the news:
"I'm a little sad, but a whole lot happy for her."

5 comments:

Unknown said...

So sorry for the loss of his mom. She seemed like a really nice lady. All the best to the family.

Grandma Honey said...

Thank you Karen. We both appreciate that.

Richard said...

Sorry for your loss Dennis!

Anonymous said...

Our hearts are grieving with your hearts; our hearts are sending love to help comfort and heal. pjc

Anonymous said...

Dennis was very cute when he was little.
darlene

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