My mom died today

I never knew it was possible to hurt this badly. 
We got call Sunday afternoon that mom was failing,   Death watch lasted from Sunday night to 4:15 this morning.   Lucky for us  mom was cognizant,  aware of her surroundings and who we were   most of the time.  the demon dementia  only had her for a few hrs in the night.  This morning when I realized  she was dying  I managed to get where I could look in her eyes at the moment of dying to tell her I loved her  and she did know me.  the demon didn't win the very end.
 Mom was 94,  she did have a long run,  a good life.   Not one of the major movers and shakers of the world  but a quiet gentle woman with a lot of small successes through her life,  a sweet lady  who  got much of her joy in her kids accomplishment.  
I cant believe she is gone.     I will miss her

So sorry for your loss, Jo.  It is so hard to lose a loved one.  My Mom was 88 and Dad was 91 when they passed...4 years apart and it wa so hard but knowing we will some day meet again eases the hurt in our hearts.
Gentle Hugs,
Sandy

Jo W.:  

I am so sorry for your loss.  Both my husband's mom and my mom have dementia.  My mom is a little further down the progression.  It's hard. 

I am so glad you got to tell your mom, and have her hear you and know you, that you loved her.  She had 94 years.  That's a good lifetime of living.

She is in a better place now -- where there is no suffering -- no dementia.  She is free.

Cindy P.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Mom's are wonderful. 
I'm glad you were able to be with her at the end and that she recognized and understood you.  Find some comfort in your wonderful memories.
My heart goes out to you.
Ruth

 Gentle, Loving thoughts are sent your way.  Your Mom was not a mover & shaker?  Oh but her stability was there for those who were.  Without women like her we would not have what we do.  

Enjoy the precious memories of her and write them down so others can share the fortune you have had with this amazing woman.

Huggs for you and  your family.

Millie

jo i can feel your pain and i am sorry that you have to have this feeling....i am so grateful to God that you were able to speak to your mother--the quiet , gentle people in this world are truly the best to know and love....your family was lucky to beat the ldemon dementia on this final day.

please know that you are in my prayers....

Sorry for your loss. My mom is 85 and still has all her wits (although her hearing is going). I have suffered the loss of two very important women in my life this year, my friend Margie, who was like a mother and sister to me, and my Aunt Bernice, just about two weeks ago (her funeral was last Friday). Aunt Bern was 91 and a real survivor.

You enjoyed and loved your mom while she was there, and she knew that, without the words.

Jo,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother.  I truly wish I could erase your pain, but not your wonderful memories of her love. 
Blessings!
Pat A

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.  You were very fortunate to have your mother as long as you did.  It sounds like she 95 years of a good life.  My prayers are with you and your family.

I am so sorry Jo. You did a beautiful job of sharing your Mom. Hugs to you in your moments of pain, you have been blessed