OT.: my mother passed away this morning

[giovanni]

Ciao my gang...now, more than ever, I'd need your support; even if I am feeling good, I guess that one of the most important thing in life, as already mentioned many times, is the presence of friends and friendship, especially in these moments.
My mother passed away a couple of hours ago, my sister and I were with her. She spent the last few weeks with no pain at all (that was my main worry), and she could do everything up until a couple of weeks ago; last Thursday I had the last dinner with her (we lived together) and after that I took her to bed; from that moment she lost the contact with the real life, and spent a few days sleeping. No pain, no surprises. I guess this is the best way to say goodbye to the world. She would be 80yo in February.

This is one of the rules in the game of life, we're all players.

Being in this forum, I guess it's a nice story to let you know that by pure coincidence, one of the most important person in my life was here for promotion this past week-end; I'm talking about Sting, whose presence meant a lot to me; we talked about my mum, he had some good words for me as well as a tender hug.
I'll inform Stewart and Andy as well, they mean a lot to me, as you know.

I'm feeling good.
Kiss to you all, I feel you all very very close.
Giovanni

[ltwoman]

God bless you, Gio!!!! Yes, we are here for you and with you

My heart cries with you! My mother died on December 23rd (1995). God bless.

[moonstone]

Gio I am so very sorry for your loss.

It will give you and your sister a lot of comfort in the weeks, months and years ahead to know that your Mum passed away peacefully and surrounded by the people she loved. It's the very best we could all hope for.

With time the pain gets less and you'll be left with wonderful memories of your Mum.

My love and thoughts go to you Gio. X

[conroy]

So sorry to hear about this, Gio, especially at this time of year. My thoughts echo everything moonstone just said. The good memories of your mother will definitely be a source of strength during the difficult moments.

[njperry]

Gio,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

It is wonderful that your mother was able to pass on without pain and with her loved ones after a long life.

[IndyGirl]

My condolences are with you, Giovanni.

[george]

My Condolences, Gio, hang in there...

[Chatchka]

Gio,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and wishing you peace through this time.

Much love,
Chatchka

[English-lion]

So sorry to hear this Gio
Take solace that she passed away peacefully and that she had the two most important people in her life by her side.
Know that you did all you could for her and that she will always live on in your heart

Much love Gio

[georgygirl]

I am next to you Gio.



Is a real true that we are alive now, and sure all will be die someday...

[sockii]

Gio,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. It is so difficult always to lose a loved one, and during the holiday season it can be especially hard. It is wonderful that your mother lived such a long full life and had those who loved her there for a peaceable journey onward.

*hugs and love*

[DirtyMartini]

We love you, Giovanni. You're in our hearts and our thoughts.

[Divemistress of the Dark]

Just so sorry to hear this. My dad passed in August 2001...to some extent people do live on, because we remember them.

Many hugs, my friend.

[dufmanno]

I am so very sorry.
You and your family are in my thoughts..

[Maud138]

I'm so sorry, Gio. My thoughts are with you and your sister.
It's good that she had no pain and that you both were able to be at her side.
Please take care and take the time to give this lost a place in your heart.

Maud