My mother died at 7:30 am today. It was much faster than we expected, but relatively peaceful and very merciful; my father, husband and I were all with her, talking softly to her and holding her, and she was very aware of our presence. Thank you to all of you who have left comments or simply visited here and thought of us; I really do know that I have many friends here who care about me. I'll be back to talk with you pretty soon.
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May 23, 2006
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Who was Cassandra?
In the Iliad, she is described as the loveliest of the daughters of Priam (King of Troy), and gifted with prophecy. The god Apollo loved her, but she spurned him. As a punishment, he decreed that no one would ever believe her. So when she told her fellow Trojans that the Greeks were hiding inside the wooden horse...well, you know what happened.
Oh. Oh my. In our hearts, in our prayers.
Posted by: Soen Joon Sn | May 23, 2006 at 11:26 PM
I'm so sorry, Beth.
Posted by: Diana | May 23, 2006 at 11:37 PM
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Posted by: mary | May 23, 2006 at 11:39 PM
Warmest condolences, Beth!
Posted by: Marja-Leena | May 24, 2006 at 01:52 AM
Oh Beth... my deepest condolences on your loss
I'm sure that your mother's passing was blessed by your loving presence and that she is at peace.
My thoughts and prayers and tears are with you in your mourning
Namaste
Posted by: Julia | May 24, 2006 at 04:07 AM
Oh, Beth. Abrazos.
Posted by: Dave | May 24, 2006 at 07:58 AM
How extraordinarily beautiful... I can't tell you how deeply what you have described moves me. Deepest condolences, Beth, for you, your father, your husband. Namaste. xo
Posted by: Brenda | May 24, 2006 at 08:26 AM
Love and strength for the journey, my friend.
Posted by: St Antonym | May 24, 2006 at 10:08 AM
My very sincere condolences.
Posted by: Frank | May 24, 2006 at 12:21 PM
Beth,
My condolences to you and yours. My mother, Fern Garber, died 20 years ago this week. I think of her often and see her in my childreen and grandchild.
Fred
Posted by: Fred Garber | May 24, 2006 at 12:24 PM
Sending love and prayers.
Posted by: patry | May 24, 2006 at 01:39 PM
Toutes mes sympathies, Beth.
Posted by: sally | May 24, 2006 at 02:04 PM
I am so sorry, all my sympathy.
Posted by: zuleme | May 25, 2006 at 05:45 PM
Hugs to you...been a while, but I'll hold a prayer for you.
Posted by: Chris Corrigan | May 26, 2006 at 12:41 AM
Beth, sorry to learn of your loss. I trust your faith, and hers, make this parting only one step along a longer path, and gives you both hope and courage.
Posted by: fred1st | May 26, 2006 at 05:51 AM
My deepest sympathies, Beth. I hold you and your family in my heart this weekend.
Posted by: Loretta | May 26, 2006 at 05:59 PM
Beth, you are much on my mind and in my heart these days.
Posted by: MB | May 26, 2006 at 06:07 PM
Thank you for sharing. Blessings.
Posted by: Peter | May 26, 2006 at 07:22 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
I was holding my father's hand as he died. He was only 70 and I was not yet 40. I think of him often; more than that being able to be present, he with his children (and grandchildren) and I with him.
I so longed for one more day with him, until I realized that one more day would not have been enough. This was an odd sort of comfort.
Grief is a journey.
Posted by: liz | May 26, 2006 at 11:36 PM
Your elegant, eloquent writing on her last days has been a gift to us all. Blessings to you.
Posted by: Wendy | May 27, 2006 at 06:40 PM
My sympathy for your loss. Good that you were there to witness, and say good-bye.
Posted by: zhoen | May 27, 2006 at 10:34 PM
Beth, I'm truly sorry. I hope you and J. and everyone else are doing all right. Prayers from across the world. Sending love.
Posted by: butuki | May 28, 2006 at 04:55 AM
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.... you are in my prayers.
Posted by: susanne | May 28, 2006 at 01:12 PM
Oh, dear ! I'm so sorry. My sincerest condolences, Beth.
Posted by: paula tatarunis | May 28, 2006 at 03:18 PM
Beth,
My deepest condolence, thought and prayers for you and your family.
Posted by: anasalwa | May 28, 2006 at 09:41 PM