Blue,
I carry this card in my wallet I made from a newspaper clipping along time ago:


Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.


I'm sorry for your loss. MamaBlue, we'll see you again.

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Sorry to hear that Blue, my condolences to you, WalterEgo and family.


-OT, We embraced talk like a pirate day today in our office, managers look really scared when you shout "Avast ye scurvy bilge rat" at them...

Kohai
-UK-

This comment was edited on Sep 19, 19:17.

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Blue. Like so many others have said, take all the time you need, we'll always be here for you when you get back.

My Deepest condolences on your loss. My you find some comfort in your many fond memories of your mother.

Hi,

Just wanted to pass along my condolences of your loss. You are so right about community spirit and I really enjoy reading your comments daily. BTW take time off from this site if you need to man. Tech news isn't as big a deal as family

Shawn

God Speed MamaBlue. GodSpeed.

...I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge, that myth is more potent that history. I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts - that hope always triumphs over experience - that laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death...

This comment was edited on Sep 19, 19:14.

Deepest condolences from me. so sad...

I'd also like to thank everyone in this community, for being so great.

BicycleRepairMan

My sincerest condolences, Blue. I am at a loss of words as how to best express my sympathies, so I'll suffice to say that many many of us are behind you. As always, take however long you need, we will still be here.

My sincerest condolences Blue...

It's not easy going through shit like that and I hope you make it. I've been through rough crap in life too, but lossing a mom is deffinetly a heart striker.

My deepest Sympathies-

>CoF<UnmaskedDemon

I lost my father last December. It came suddenly and unexpectedly (aortic dissection - now well known because of John Ritter). I have read your site since 1996 and have e-mailed you only twice. However, upon reading this tragic news, I wished to express my sorrow and to tell you that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I still have not recovered fully from my loss and suspect it will take time for you and yours to recover. I found it helps to focus on other things (like work). Remember all the good in her and what she taught you and continue that with others. Again, sorry for your loss.

-jorge

Good night MamaBlue.

Condolences, Blue.

It has been suggested in another post that maybe a Fund in the name of MamaBlue be created and donations taken for Breast Cancer Research. I have no Idea how to start a fund but I do Know I would be more than happy to make a Donation in MamaBlues name. Sorry about your loss. I lost someone close to me and at first I felt I lost something and with time I realized I lost nothing because I still felt the influence and the love of that person even stronger than before. Sorry only time realy helps.

hey man, I don't want to sound too negative but from my experience donating to "research funds" is not a very practical thing... a very small portion of the monies ends up going directly to actual research..

If you REALLY want to do something then convince all the females in your family to be screened for breast cancer if they fit the screening criteria.

While you are at it, have every male family member over 50 get screened for prostate cancer and have a colonoscopy.

And every female family member greater than 18 and those that are less than 18 but sexually active get a Pap and get screened for HPV.

And anyone who smokes in your family should be encouraged to stop. Don't order junk/fast food anymore and cut down on alcohol consumption.

These behaviour modifications and screening practices would probably solve a lot of the of health care problems ubiquitous to the North American population. A lot more effective than starting a fund for breast cancer research.

Just my opinion though...

- Dr.Del

My deepest sympathies to you and your family Blue. My mom was in a coma for a week before she died years ago. Losing a parent is a very dificult thing.

Let us know where we can send flowers or a charity if you would like a donation made in her name to one.

It has been suggested in another post that maybe a Fund in the name of MamaBlue be created and donations taken for Breast Cancer Research. I have no Idea how to start a fund but I do Know I would be more than happy to make a Donation in MamaBlues name. Sorry about your loss. I lost someone close to me and at first I felt I lost something and with time I realized I lost nothing because I still felt the influence and the love of that person even stronger than before. Sorry only time realy helps.

Sean

Sad news Blue.

Cheers,
Quboid

Sorry it happened, Blue. Of the three women closest to me, they each have had breast cancer, and the one I lost, my mom, was a tough loss.

Breast cancer is a huge problem these days. Perhaps your readers can visit http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites and click the buttons (not cost to them) which help fund free mammograms and other support.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom about 4 1/2 years ago, so I can relate. My thoughts will be with you and your family this weekend.

Even though we've never met, your wit on this site has made me laugh many a day over the years. I think I can thank your mother partly for that. Not much of a praying man, but I will for you and your family.

Peace,
Chas

Sorry for your loss Blue. In the darkness, know that your mom must have been very proud of the values you clearly got from her. You've built a hell of a community here yourself. Godspeed.