Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

slightlv

(6,516 posts)
10. My condolences on the loss of your mother.
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 05:31 PM
Aug 26

I lost mine in January of this year. It was one of those deaths that comes suddenly, but not totally unexpectedly. I think she was ready to move on, too. She was hobbled by physical disabilities and pain, and lost in dementia a good deal of the time. I think she was often just bored of what her life had become. Until this last year or so, I wouldn't have understood what that last sentence meant. Now I can say I do. And, as I just wrote that... my little tuxedo tabby slipped up to my desk and softly rubbed her cheek against mine then gave me a kitty-kiss. Sometimes miracles come in very small packages...

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

My mom died: I have some thoughts about God [View all] The Great Open Dance Aug 25 OP
Deepest condolences on your Mom's passing SheltieLover Aug 25 #1
This is the first post of yours I have read. I think if more people... 3catwoman3 Aug 25 #2
God is laid back The Great Open Dance Aug 25 #3
In the late 1960s, during my last 2 years of high school, I tried Christianity on... 3catwoman3 Aug 25 #5
Yes The Great Open Dance Aug 26 #7
This was the late 1960sand it was an organization called Young Life. 3catwoman3 Aug 26 #9
Good for you The Great Open Dance Aug 27 #12
I also blog on Substack, if you're interested The Great Open Dance Aug 27 #13
Beautiful post. TomSlick Aug 25 #4
Agreed The Great Open Dance Aug 26 #8
What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing. FemDemERA Aug 26 #6
My condolences on the loss of your mother. slightlv Aug 26 #10
Agreed The Great Open Dance Aug 27 #11
Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith»My mom died: I have some ...»Reply #10