I am sorry to report that my mother passed away at 21:25 GMT this evening.
Needless to say, i will be offline for a while, lots of family stuff to sort out.
I hope you understand, i will be back soon i promise.
Keep up the good fight, see you all later...
Luke
My condolences, PWM. Take as much time as you need; and be good to yourself.
Mata genuit...Mata receipt.
My condolences.
Even when expected is never a good feeling. :(
Real life should take precedence over an Internet forum, take care of yourself and your family.
Of course We understand. So sorry for Your loss, Luke. May the comfort of Your family carry You well through this difficult time. [hugs]
Hi Luke,
I recall you warning us about your Mother...
Its never easy to know what to say.
Can I also offer my Condolences and sorry for your loss.
I am sure she well be greatly missed.
To believe that shes gone to a better place or the next stage works at times of dismay.
but we understand what you will have to go through.
Hope it goes as well as could possibly do under the circumstances.
God Bless !
PWM
sincere condolences on your mothers passing
comforting thoughts to you as you deal with the worldly stuff envolved
Friend Luke:
Our sincere condolences on your mothers passing
Our blessings, prayers and comforting thoughts from us to you
See you when waiting is filled... 8)
Thor
old friend, we are with you in your time of loss; your place here will be waiting on you when you have taken care of your special ones...
if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know...
seeker
Condolences and best wishes PWM.
My condolences PWM. Will pray for your family and you for comfort.
Condolences and best wishes PWM
We will keep a lantern in the window for ya...
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Condolences PWM,, thoughts and prayers out to you.
Rock
Never easy to lose a loved on.. Take care.
So sorry for your loss Luke, I want to wish you and your family a peaceful time in all the preparations you must undertake.
Christine and I send our love to you, my friend, and hope you are well at this tough time.
With sadness,
Dave
Luke
My prayers are with you and your family.
Bless
Shawn
Thanks people, i appreciate every word.
You guys are like family to me ;) so i would like to post a few words;
QuoteMy mother always carried the weight of the world on her shoulders.
Every time she would hear of an elephant or a whale getting killed, or people getting hurt, she would cry.
She would go to the town hall & demand answers. She would write to the local papers.
She joined all kinds of charities, and still managed to raise four troublesome boys single-handed.
She could cook (really cook), wash, sew, clean the house.
And she had a daytime job.
All this, and she was BLIND
(Most people who met my mum for the first time didn't even know it).
But she was like 'Master Po' with that stick of hers!
We wanted so much for her to retire in comfort, stop worrying about us, or the (declining) world around her.
But that was never going to happen.
At least she spent her last years in peace & quiet, in a sleepy village just like she wanted to.
We wanted so much for her to SEE, and see the new age that was ever on the horizon.
Well she never got to see that either, and the way things are going, neither will i.
But our children or grandchildren will, and the future will be theirs, IF they are properly informed about that future, & what choices they have, then they have a chance to make something wonderful out of it.....
I daresay mum is now re-united with all her old freinds & the 15+ dogs she rescued from the streets, who had a long & happy life with her.As did my brothers & myself.
I do feel very priveledged to have known her.....
Iris Elizabeth Carter, 5-2-1932---6-2-2013
"Hey ho, life goes on, and we must fight the good fight", as she always said. Fight against intolerance, injustice, & ignorance.
When i come back i will be giving it all i've got, and i hope, be keeping a lot of people very busy!
Information is the weapon of the people, and words are the method used to deploy it.
"I'll be back"
Luke
Truly great indeed!
Nice descriptive wording Luke, to help us picture your connection and some of her life.
You will now relate more to the reflection on her life..
Many a tear for you and yours Luke, and for a beautiful soul such as your mom was!
A poignant display of respect and love for her there mate, you are not alone in this, we all have you in our hearts!
And her love for dogs and animals shows me where you get your great personality from...
Tipping a scotch to her and you now...
Dave
PWM -
Nice portrait. Thanks for sharing that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MxWNG8bFKA
Dear Luke,
I am with you in thoughts and prayers,
you have my understanding....
I lost my mom a few years back, it takes
time to feel better.
Big Hugs,
bts
Take good Care Luke! ;)
Wow, your Mom was quite a person, Luke. Let's all hope they DIDN'T break the mold when they made her.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but so very happy that you and your brothers had the experience of being raised by her. May your grief be short and your peace extended.
rose
Ah, Your mum sounds like She was quite an awesome Person. I wish I could have met Her.
[warm hugs]
I recieved this PM from Littleenki:
QuoteGlad to see you back, Luke! After the last week or two, I am sure you have gone through a lot. Just wanted to say I have been there with you and your family in heart bro, and I wish you and them all the best.
Mom was a cool gal indeed, and it seems she raised a fine young man in you as well!
The path lays awaiting us, glad youve rejoined the mission.
Your friend, Dave
That's beautiful, Dave, thanks :-X
Truth is, the funeral is still 12 days off, & i have nothing to do but wait.....
(You wouldn't believe how slow the system is in england)So i started reading threads again.
I'm also doing a little research, and i have some great threads in mind, you will just have to wait.
Here is a picture of my mum, 'captain of the ship':
(http://www.thelivingmoon.com/inventors_group/images/ODD/mumhat-s.JPG)
The funeral is 27 Feb, Mods feel free to delete this thread after that date.......or maybe we could have an obituary thread for members?
Nah, that may be too depressing for some people...
What agony, having to wait like that! My heart is with You and Your family, Luke. Looking forward to Your threads, and wish there was more I could offer but the cyberhugs. [hug!!!]
Quote from: PLAYSWITHMACHINES on February 14, 2013, 11:07:20 PM
I'm also doing a little research, and i have some great threads in mind, you will just have to wait.
.. maybe we could have an obituary thread for members?
Nah, that may be too depressing for some people...
Looking forward to your great threads, and your mom is precious.
What a lovely pic of her, your blessed!
We can come up with perhaps an In Memory thread,
something to discuss.
Thoughts are with you!
bts
Quote from: PLAYSWITHMACHINES on February 14, 2013, 11:07:20 PM
The funeral is 27 Feb, Mods feel free to delete this thread after that date.......or maybe we could have an obituary thread for members?
Nah, that may be too depressing for some people...
One of the biggest problems with online rooms and people using pseudonyms is that when something happens, the rest have no idea where they went. I see nothing wrong having a section to make notes like obits and illnesses. There were many friends at ATS that simply vanished, not a word and no email to inquire. Pimander, last I heard from him several weeks ago was recovering from severe Pneumonia. Haven't heard back since
Again condolences on your loss. be well my friend
Sorry to hear about your mum luke,just read the news. take care pal.
Again, thanks, i appreciate it.
Nothing to do now but wait, so i'm just reading.I will be offline next week for a while when i see the family...
For the record Z, if i don't ever come back online, assume the worst & open all my forums to the public, & dump all my Peggy files online. That will keep a few people busy ;)
I want to thank ALL of you for your heartfelt comments & whishes.It was a beautiful funeral.
As a result of some meetings with my father, i will attempt to write her biography, it is certainly an amazing story, & people will be amazed by it, i think.
OK Mods, feel free to delete this thread now.