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We lost my Mom, on Wed Feb 16th at 4:20am.  My partner said that she waited until morning so she could join my Grandma for coffee smile I hope that's true.  She fought a hard fight in the 4 short months we dealt with CC.  From nightmarish chemo setback, to drain tubes, and in the end, liver and kidney failure.  But in true Mom fashion she wanted to go when she was ready, and stayed on through the night for almost 14 hours after they took her off the ventilator. 

My Mother was an incredibly strong women, she brought our family through a lot and we were all the more stronger for it when we go to the other side.  I am sure her passing will be no different. 

She raised 3 amazing daughters, saw 4 grandchildren be brought into this world and brought my Father through many of his own health trials through his years.  Though she was only 66 years young, she lived a full life and touched many people. 

She will be missed greatly by anyone who came in contact with her.

I love you Mom!

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Dear PrayingformomFL

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved mom, hold onto the loving memories you have of her.  I wish you strength for the days ahead and peace and serenity  at this sad time.

May your mom rest in peace.

love

Michelle

"My dad, Tony, passed away on 4 October 2010, after a 19 month battle with CC"   - I carry you in my heart, Dad, forever.
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Oh Erica,

I'm so sorry to hear this!  You are an amazing daughter and have been such a comfort to your Mom. 

I lost my Mom on April 3, 2009 and I know the pain you are going through. 

Please take some comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain.  I'm sending you prayers for strength, hugs and tons of love to you and your family.

My heart is breaking for you....
Pam

My Mom lost her one year battle with CC on April 3, 2009.

"A prognosis is simply an audit of how truly precious each day is.  Live each day to the maximum, celebrate what was, and what is - Don't spend your life looking forward to what will or might be." .... words of wisdom from my beloved son on hearing of his grandmother's CC prognosis.
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Dearest Erica, you are the daughter every mother wishes for and you certainly fulfilled that wish. I truly believe that your Mother and Grandmother had coffee in the morning and who knows, they may have invited Teddy! I am so a believer in the beyond especially after my Dad, who never believed said he saw heaven and after Teddy was greeting so many people with hugs and kisses!  I like to think that mothers never really leave us. they have just gone to another room and you will begin to feel your Mom all around you!

Your Mother, through your memories
                             Will never leave you. 
You will feel her tender care from now on
         As a warm serenity in your heart.
Hoping you always feel the encouragement
         Of her love, and hold in memory
All the happy times you spent together

Teddy ~In our hearts forever~ATTITUDE is EVERYTHING
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Erica,

I am so sorry to hear that your mom has passed on.   Unfortunately so many of us here have been where you are now and know how you are feeling.  We can only be grateful that our loved ones are now in a better place and no longer suffering or in pain.   Know that she will always be with you in your heart and memories.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

"One Day At A Time"
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Dear Erica,

I am sorry to hear the news of your mums passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I know the pain that you feel right now having felt the same pain when my dad passed away. Please know that we are all here for you and my thoughts are with you and your family.

Gavin

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Erica,

Im so sorry to hear about your mom sad My heart is with you right now.

Kim

I lost my Dad to CC Feb 13, 2011 at 7pm EST. I felt him take his last breath. He was 57.
I love you, Daddy.

--Kim
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Dear Erica,

Sending my love to you and your family at this sad time.  Take comfort that your Mom is  now at peace and enjoying her coffee and chat with your Grandma.

Thinking of you

Andrea x

Devoted Daughter to the most wonderful Dad a girl could ask for.  Sadly lost his battle on 19.02.11, peacefully in the arms of Mom and I.  As requested by Dad "we will keep on smiling".
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Praying for mom,  I will say a prayer for you and your mom and family today.  You all fought a courageous battle.  I bet she's having her best coffee in a long while! Take care of yourself. Hugs. Nancy

Loving my husband from afar.
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Dear Erica - My heart goes out to you, but when you have a cup of coffee in the morning just think that you are having it with mom and grandma. You will experience so many emotions, so be kind to yourself and grieve at your own pace. Thinking of you and wishing you peace. Susan

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Erica:  So sorry to hear about your mom's passing.  Words cannot express....

Hugs,
Margaret