Thursday, January 13, 2011

Heartbroken........

Its been a horrific two and a half weeks. The short and simple version is all I can do right now and probably all I will do here. Today's post wont be about what I got for Christmas....or how I spent my New Years or what I'm working on...today's post will be about my Mum. My Mom. An incredible loving and caring person. A dedicated nurse. Someone who never forgot a birthday or anniversary, ever! A simple, soft soul. A beautiful and talented artist....and a gal on the verge of retirement with much to look forward to......was tragically killed in a highway accident in St. George, NB a few days after Christmas while travelling back home to NH during a snow storm.

While she was on life support, my Brother, Sisters and I, all desperately tried to be with her and get to Saint John during the northeastern storm. Unfortunately, my Sisters and I did not make it before she passed. I am thankful she was surrounded by the rest of my family who live in Canada and that my Brother was able to be with her as well. We spent the next several days attending memorial services and her funeral, during a time when we should have been celebrating the new year, a birthday and enjoying the last days of the season.
Even in death, she has taught me a few things throughout this experience and so I will be spending the next couple of days taking care of things I should have taken care of long ago. Busying myself with things that are mundane but should be done. I would like to craft but feel obligated to take a little time to organize my life a little better before I do...so that's my plan.
This by far is the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I am hoping this unsurmountable sadness, lessons and the wounds that it has caused, heal. Life is so incredibly unpredictable.
Until next time,

16 comments:

  1. Oh Colleen. My heart breaks for you. Prayers to you and your family. Stay strong.

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  2. awe, Colleen I am sending you all my love & thoughts & prayers at this sad time. I've suffered something similar.. I hope you can draw comfort from the memories you have & that the special bond that you shared with you Mum will help you be strong..

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  3. Colleen, So sorry for you and your family. Still have my mom, lost my dad 10 years ago. Words fail me. Just to know that I care and will pray for you and yours. Ruth Beckett

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  4. oh Colleen, my heart goes out to you.. Your Mom will remember all of the good times you had, and understood that you werent able to get there in time.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you!! Cindy

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  5. Colleen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my heart.

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  6. Oh Colleen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't image what you and your family are going through and I don't know what else to say. Just know that I'm hear if you ever need to talk. Lots of love to you and your family.
    Love,
    Chelsea

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  7. So sorry to hear of your loss *HUGS & prayers*

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  8. Oh Colleen, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Your Mom sounds like a wonderful woman, keep those memories close to your heart as you take this time to heal.

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  9. oh colleen my thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time, stay strong and let other help you through your time of need, all my love tracy xxx

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  10. Colleen, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything I'm here for you. Someone's death does not erase their life. Remember and celebrate that life!

    xoxo,
    Lori

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  11. Colleen...so very sorry to hear this sad news.
    My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. God bless you.

    Carol

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  12. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my own daughter 18 months ago in a car accident. My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers are with you all.

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  13. My sincere sympathies to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Take all of the time you need and we'll be here waiting when it's time for you to return. (((hugs)))

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  14. I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so very hard. Be good to yourself and give yourself lots of time and TLC. My prayers are with you.

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  15. I'm so sorry to read about the sudden loss of your Mum. Having lost my own many years ago, I know how very painful it is. There's nothing like a mother's love, and they are our #1 fans. Take care.

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  16. Colleen - I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Mom - I kept praying that you'd make it to her bedside and that she'd make it. There isn't a whole lot worse that losing your Mom - I lost mine in 1994. There's not a day that goes by that I don't miss her or wish I could pick up the phone to hear her voice one more time!

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Thank You So Much for Taking the Time to Leave Me a Comment!!! I appreciate them!! Have a Happy Kind of Day!! Colleen

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