Thanksgiving?

[DragginWagon]

Its been a rough couple of weeks for me, and I'm having a hard to time coming to terms with what I should be thankful for this thanksgiving. It all started early last week with my Mom having chest pains and not feeling good. She's been fighting diabetes for over a decade now, and has had several heart attacks and strokes. My Dad took her to the hospital to see what the problem was, The doctors were having a hard time figuring out what was wrong. They ran test after test and everything seemed fine at first, Finally during one of the test she had another heart attack and was rushed into surgery. They wasn't really able to do much because she had only one working blood vessel pushing blood into Her heart. My Mom fought as hard as she could to pull through, and was still responsive up till the very end even with her blood pressure not being able to climb over 65/42. This went on for almost a week, She would start to get better then crash again. Then Her kidneys started shutting down last Friday, but She still fought it! Well at 9:27 am last Saturday She passed away, I was holding Her hand as She passed. Its never easy seeing someone you love very dearly pass away. You never get that image out of your mind no matter how hard you try to. Today was a very difficult day for me and my family, It was also my second thanksgiving this year. For my Mom's birthday this year (in august) She wanted a thanksgiving dinner for Her birthday because She didn't think She would make it much longer because of Her health issues. So guys, for this thanksgiving be thankful for the friends in family you have, because not everyone is as fortunate.

[SRT8bby]

Sorry to hear the bad news Jon. Certainly hope you are doing OK considering the circumstances. Think of the good times and memories my friend. My condolences to you and your family...

[HEMISFEAR]

My sincerest condolences Jon. It's very difficult losing your anyone that close to. Prayers sent up for the family.

[BJB]

Sorry for your loss Jon. It's never easy, and at this time of year is even harder. Stay strong!

[mikes'ss]

jon i am sorry for your loss ,please know she's in a better place were she dont have to fight anything anymore ,and how warm in her heart she must have felt ,especially her ,holding her sons hands till the very end ,no other place she would have rather been ,my family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family brother....

[Startech]

Jon, I dont know you, but wanted to say that I was holding my Mom's hand back in 1985 when she passed. I feel you man and want you to know that as hard as it is right now, you will feel better. Yes, you will never forget that moment, but we must live on because that is what they would want us to do. My condolences to you and your family. It was cool that you got to celebrate Thanksgiving on her birthday and you have a reason to be thankful. Stay strong. Greg

[paxton]

Jon, my heart goes out to you buddy! I can only imagine what's going through your mind, but you've got friends and family that care about you and alittle girl who loves you. Stay strong my friend...things will eventually get better! Think about all the good times you shared with your mother and what she has instilled in you to make you the man that you are today.

[Vinnysrt8]

wow sorry about ur mom.

[Matt McKenzie]

My heartfelt prayers to you and your family Jon. I am thankful that your Mom did get to spend Thanksgiving with all of you, even if it wasn't on Thanksgiving day. I am thankful that you where there with your Mom in her last moments, and she felt your love one last time. I am thankful that you are on MMF with us and able to share your heartache and sorrow with us. And I an thankful I can call you a friend and hopefully be there as a friend whenever you need it.

[Escape]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss please accept my condolences.

[MR-SMITH]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you and your dad need each other. May God help you through this.

[Red02WS6]

Hang in there bro. I recently went through the same thing as well which is why I'm in the situation that I'm in now. If you need to talk or just need to vent, hit me up.

[c love]

Jon,

I am sorry to hear for your loss and appreciate your posting the thread.
It means you are close enough to us to share this.

I can only imagine what your going through right now and the next month or so will also be difficult. If you need anything, feel free to PM me.

We are all family here as far as I am concerned and when one of "us" is grieving, were all grieving.

I will make sure to mention you and your family at grace tonight.
May god heal you fast so, when you think of your mom, nothing but a smile comes to your face. She would want that. Hang in there.

[markus]

luv ya jon, sorry for your loss, you'll be in my prayers

[imsexyss]

Oh, so much sad News, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother .
You must now celebrate the times together , at least that's what I would want. All those little things that will remind us of them we must remember," Thoughts and moments of rememberance for we do not wish to say good-bye just see you later".

[Mag 8]

So very sorry, Jon.
I was 33 when my mom passed and I remember feeling too young, too little (even then as a grown man and father) to have lost her. It seemed too early.
I'm sad for you because I think you're a good man - and you're likely a good man because of your mothers influence.
Take care this next while, my friend, with my sincere condolences to you.

[Johnny--2k]

So sorry to hear about your loss Jon. I lost my grandfather quite a few years ago right before christmas and I was not able to be there for any of it since my grandparents lived in Egypt. It had been about 5 years since I had seen him last, and even at that he hadn't been able to talk or function since I was about 5 years old due to multiple strokes and diabetes. I barely remember him being able to walk and talk from when I was a little kid.

My prayers and best wishes go out to you and your family.