More sad news: My mother lost her fight with cancer late last night.

When my husband and I got the call, we all but flew down to the hospital (good thing the cops weren't out looking for speeders!) to say goodbye to her before she was taken to the morgue. Then we had the unenviable task of picking out a burial dress and some photos to display at the wake. And once she is buried, I will come home and sit shiva.

My father is a wreck. He is not the type of man who cries, but he's been crying over his wife's death ... a lot. He's known her for over 50 years. We met today with the priest who will be conducting her funeral Mass, and he could barely hold himself together. He couldn't even remember the date they were married - I had to supply it.

She was such a wonderful, remarkable woman, and I miss her so much :(

I'm so sorry, you and your family are in my thoughts. Strength to all of you.

I am so sorry, aephi alum.

Praying for peace and comfort for your family, especially your father.

I am so sorry, aephi alum. May your mother rest in peace, and may all of you who loved her and will miss her, especially your father, find peace and comfort.

I'm so sorry aephi_alum :( Many thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Aephi_alum you are in my thoughts and prayers...

aephi_alum you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm truly sorry to hear this, aephi_alum. You and your family are in thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry aephi alum.You and your family are in my prayers.

Love to you and your husband, your father and all of your loved ones now. May your mother rest in peace.

Thank you all. :)

I am so sorry to hear about your mother, aephi alum. May she rest in eternal peace, may your father find that peace which surpasses all understanding, and may your mourning eventually turn into joy.

So sorry, aephi_alum.

Hail Mary , full of grace! Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Keeping you and your family in my prayers aephi alum.