Sadly, Josh's Mom lost her battle with cancer last night. I have not posted on FB yet as I want to be sure that everyone close to her has been informed first.
She had been moved to a nursing home a month ago and we were told they expected her to live past Christmas. Josh had visited just prior to that but yesterday he just had a feeling and got in the car and drove 7 hours to be there. (Quebec). She died just before he arrived.
Anyway, just making arrangements to fly out myself. The family is so spread out at the moment. One brother in law was on a flight to the Middle East, one is starring in a Toronto play. His sister stars in another play in Stratford. And so it goes. No idea of arrangements and trying to get all of Ryan's hours covered so I can book my flight.
Otherwise. Life goes on. Nothing for me to tell. Love Josh more every day. He is truly the right man for me!
I'm so sorry about Josh's mom. It's such a difficult thing, and this time of year to boot. I'm glad you thought about the FB thing. When Dennis passed away last February, we were still making calls to his family when his friends started the FB frenzy postings. His niece found out via FB, and there were lots of hurt feelings.
I'll keep all of you in my prayers. I'm heading back to VA tomorrow for my brother's funeral as well. I'm sorry to have company in my boat.
Hugs-Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
Ditto. How amazing that he had this feeling and acted on it. Sorry, he didn't get there in time but his act showed his love and that's the most important thing.
Thanks! bets - sorry we are sharing this sad time. If you don't mind me asking - why was the funeral delayed? Josh's dad is suggesting holding off for a full week but Josh would have to leave then go back - stressful for him. Agreed WII - he had the idea of driving out on Mon but only told me that night - I told him if he felt he needed to go - to just go. It's still good that he has been there for his dad. Fortunately he talked to his mom on the phone on the weekend so that is good. We are such a mobile society but it really hits home at a time like this that sometimes we need to drop everything & just be there for one another. I sent some Christmas flowers from myself & the kids. I really want to go but not twice.
Barb, I am really sorry to hear of Josh's Mom passing. Maybe they will be able to do the burial now but have a memorial service a bit later when everyone can be together.
I hope that while the holidays bring everyone together, they also can bring back fond memories and healing. Hugs to you and pass my condolences on to Josh. Bless you all.
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Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
I'm so sorry to hear that Josh's mom passed. Same thing happened to one of my dearest friends -- he arrived just after his mom passed -- almost as if she planned it that way.
Clearly Josh and his mom were very closely connected for him to have the intuition it was time to head up there -- and being there for his dad may actually have been the reason.
You will be of great comfort to Josh and his family -- you're a wonderful person to have on anyone's side!
