Mom died at dawn on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – two years from the day we got her back to Maine. Then, at 54, our beautiful friend Terry T died too. Even in the midst of battling cancer, she’d texted me: Sorry about your mom, but I know, because I believe, that she is at peace. Thank you dear Terry T for showing me the way. Peace be with you, too.
—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story
Beautiful, as always. Peace to your mom, Terry and you.
Peace and great big hugs, to you and yours too Ellen.
Got me again! My eyes are weeping. Love got you this far. Love will continue to surround you. Love from the NW,
sally
Sending love your way too Sally, from the NE : )
Terry,
You did this so beautifully. I’m certain that your mom knew how much you loved her and that she was so proud of you. My heart goes out to you, knowing this is such a challenging time – a mix of relief and sadness.
Anne
Thank you Anne, for your kind and supportive words.
What a beautiful and grace-filled life and death you made possible for your dear mother — an immeasurable gift that I’m confident she treasured. Because I also believe, I like to picture her reunited with her loved ones, including the amazing Joan Arnold.
Your blog has given me so much insight and courage over the past few years, especially as my brothers and I learn to live with our mother’s progressing dementia. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you Mary Ann, thinking of you 💜
Terry
You are such a beautiful person. Your heart makes me smile and so happy to be your friend. I’m sure Terry is giving your Mom a big hug and reiterating what a wonderful daughter she has. May all your beautiful memories gets you through these days of mourning. Memories are precious and I smile all the time when I think of my Mom! Love you girlfriend!
Love you too!