Saturday October 16, 2021; 10:49 AM EDT
- She saved me many times over the years. And if you were close to my Mom, I'm sure you would remember a time she saved you, even in some small way. #
- This story is about how she saved me, but Mom cared about a lot of people. #
- Whether its from feeling down and needing someone to talk to you. Or her complimenting you in some way that lifted you up as she could tell you were a bit down. #
- Its been over a month now since she passed. And we miss her immensely. #
- She valued every day. #
- Think back to the people that molded you growing up. She was there for lots of us.#
- Mom loved to do fun things with family. Visiting her sisters and brothers in White Bear Lake. Taking all her nieces and nephews to Valley Fair. Christmas gatherings. Vacations to Hawaii, California, Florida. #
- I remember when I was young she always remembered everyones special days. #
- She always made sure to get a card in the mail on time or make a birthday phone call or attend a graduation or any special celebration#
- When I was about nine or ten, I was a pretty shy kid. Had a few close friends. She heard about some "computer" class over the summer. Taking summer school in the middle of July with none of my friends was the last thing I wanted to do. She pushed me to do it. Now there might have been a little bribe but she got me in there. Back then computers were only in labs so this was my first time that I can remember. And after the first time I was completely hooked. Today I can thank her pushing me to a long career! Just these little things I've been thinking about a lot. #
- Mom was loving and thoughtful and a listener. Yet she knew when it was time to put her foot down. She gave people reality checks (me being selfish not wanting to see family, etc)
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- Mom also taught me the importance of self care. Whether it was from books, going to self-help meetings, meeting new people. Or just reflecting on her own upbringing and experiences. Or just excercisng or making herself stronger. #
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- She changed the course of our family by knowing when it was time to voice her concerns and change things. #
- She was the glue that kept family together. Whether it was a reminder to call or visit my uncle after a heart attack or joining family gatherings. #
- The past ten years or so Mom went through a lot. Breast cancer, heart attacks, broken hips, multiple surgeries and parkinson's disease. She fought through it all. And I think she just wanted to experience more, another holiday or birthday, seeing her grandkids or visiting with Richard/Diane/Carol. That's what kept her going. Wanting to just be a part of things and love life more.
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- One of the last times I spoke with her she was only there a little bit. The facility had been dealing with covid outbreak so my dad and i had to wear shield, gown, gloves in addition to a mask. i went to hold her hand and she recognized something was off. "This isnt right", she said as she shook my hand. i took my glove off and she smirked and chuckled a bit.
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- Facebook post#
- Miss you a lot Mom. You fought hard and overcame so much....When I was six you saved my life; and made me who I am today. So many fun memories all the way to the end. I know you have some relief now, rest in peace! So glad Kris and I made it in time to say goodbye. #
- She expressed her emotions. Wasn’t afraid to tell you how she was feeling. Or show her feelings. Was the first adult i ever saw cry.
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- She saved us all in little ways, kept us together. And reminded us what made each of us special.
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