Mum rang on Sunday afternoon to check on me, because a mother can worry about you forever. She told me they had an isolating covid case too. She told me she hoped they wouldn’t end up cooped up again. She told me the really frustrating thing about life now was the inaction. Her whole life had been running and riding and netball and skiing and gardening and crossing rail viaducts on a dare. Even taking up swimming in her seventies after watching Mary-Margaret’s indoor lessons. She told me she really missed it all.
To write as you have about your Mum says the love you had for each other was quite wonderful. You were both blessed. Sincere condolences and may she Rest In Peace
Ah,man. Sorry for your loss David, she was someone special.
Tbh in my experience, it's doesn't really help in the immediacy, how long or how well they aged, the loss is still the same, and runs as deep as the relationship was strong.
Still miss my Mum & Dad, daily, but can nowadays smile and reflect.
From your writing, and what you share, it seems you have scary good emotional honesty, so I trust that helps you, and your family, as you grieve and remember.
I'm sad that you've lost your Mum, David. A little glad that you had some loving last words and she was able to slip away sleepily. Thinking of your Dad right now. Small blessings. The loss of those best friends never diminishes.
David, I'm so sorry. I've so enjoyed hearing about your parents as it's been a lovely reminder of mine who were of the same era. Big aroha to you and all your whanau.
Oof, that was an unexpected gut-punch there, David. On this, the 31st anniversary of my father's passing at age 73 - and I'm only 60.
All the aroha, and the hugs, and the gentlest of pats as you navigate this life-changing event. Take time to come and sit in the park here, which is beautiful at the moment, and which I'm sure your mother loved too. It is full of spirit and colour and shadows and life.
Arohanui to you and your family, David. Sincere condolences. You wrote your parents into almost-reality for those of us who never had the good fortune to meet them in person. That was a real tribute to them both. 🌼
So sad for you and your family David. You wrote your Mum into our imaginations.
All the love to you. Thank you for writing about the difficult stuff and lovely stuff and sharing your loved ones with us
How sad and yet, as you say, how comforting that she got to go in peace. A beautiful heartfelt tirbute.
Kia kaha
Arohanui
To write as you have about your Mum says the love you had for each other was quite wonderful. You were both blessed. Sincere condolences and may she Rest In Peace
Oh, David. Arohanui... So sad. What parent could want more than to have been written about so tenderly, for so long, by their son?
So sorry David. Glad you got to have a lovely chat before she passed. She would have enjoyed it. Take care.
My deepest condolences David. <3
Ah,man. Sorry for your loss David, she was someone special.
Tbh in my experience, it's doesn't really help in the immediacy, how long or how well they aged, the loss is still the same, and runs as deep as the relationship was strong.
Still miss my Mum & Dad, daily, but can nowadays smile and reflect.
From your writing, and what you share, it seems you have scary good emotional honesty, so I trust that helps you, and your family, as you grieve and remember.
I'm sad that you've lost your Mum, David. A little glad that you had some loving last words and she was able to slip away sleepily. Thinking of your Dad right now. Small blessings. The loss of those best friends never diminishes.
David, I'm so sorry. I've so enjoyed hearing about your parents as it's been a lovely reminder of mine who were of the same era. Big aroha to you and all your whanau.
That is such a good valedictory photo. I am sorry.
How sad, how gentle
Arohanui
Oof, that was an unexpected gut-punch there, David. On this, the 31st anniversary of my father's passing at age 73 - and I'm only 60.
All the aroha, and the hugs, and the gentlest of pats as you navigate this life-changing event. Take time to come and sit in the park here, which is beautiful at the moment, and which I'm sure your mother loved too. It is full of spirit and colour and shadows and life.
Nā koutou i tangi, nā tātau katoa 💔
Arohanui to you and your family, David. Sincere condolences. You wrote your parents into almost-reality for those of us who never had the good fortune to meet them in person. That was a real tribute to them both. 🌼
Fuck! So sad for you and the whanau. We all got to know your mother a bit- and her all round wonderfulness - through this column. x
Huge hugs - take care of yourself because grief packs a wallop 💕