Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Rest In Peace, My Beautiful Mum.

 

 
 
 
My Beautiful Mum passed away this afternoon. Myself and my sisters were with her, telling her how much we loved her, and what a brilliant Mum she had been.
 
She stayed awake until the moment she left us, tears rolling down her cheeks. She faced her death, as she faced life....full on, brave, and giving out love. She gave us her love to her last breath.
 
It was a privilege to be with her, supporting her to the end. It was a privilege to have been her daughter.
 
The lady who called me Ada Bea has gone from this world, but through this blog I can still be Ada Bea.
 
Thank you all for you love and support, to which I am very grateful,
 
 
Ada Bea :) xxx
 
 
 

 

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75 comments:

  1. Amy at love made my home20 August 2014 at 12:58

    I am so sorry Ada Bea, and still holding you in my thoughts and your Mum as well. She was obviously a great Mum to you and your sisters and you will love her and take her onwards in your heart. Thinking of you still. xx

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  2. Erica of Golden Egg Vintage20 August 2014 at 12:58

    Hugs to you at this difficult time.
    I'm sure your Mom was a sweet heart.
    Erica

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  3. ALoadofOldTat20 August 2014 at 13:08

    Kind thoughts to you and your family.

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  4. jen20 August 2014 at 13:12

    Beautiful words Ada Bea. I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love to you and your family. X

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  5. The Custards20 August 2014 at 13:16

    Thinking of you all - dear Ada Bea
    Love Jenny

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  6. Katrien20 August 2014 at 13:28

    Beautifull written, i have tears after reading.
    Big hug is coming your way.

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  7. Vintage Jane20 August 2014 at 13:41

    So very sorry to read of your loss Ada Bea. I am so glad you were able to be with her. Treasure all your good memories.
    Much love ... M x

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  8. the linen cloud20 August 2014 at 13:42

    Beautiful words. So, so sorry for your loss Ada Bea. Sending love to you and yours ... Bee xx

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  9. lynet20 August 2014 at 13:51

    I'm sorry for you loss!! I send you much hugs to you and family! I'm prayer to beautiful Mum.

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  10. Streetcomber20 August 2014 at 14:02

    Sending you my sympathy and thoughts. Fiona x

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  11. Ellie Foster20 August 2014 at 14:02

    Dear Ada
    So sorry to hear your news, but she knew she was loved.
    Best wishes at this sad time.
    Ellie

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  12. Gail20 August 2014 at 14:10

    Sending you and your family hugs at this sad time.

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  13. susan20 August 2014 at 14:12

    I'm so sorry for you and your family. You told her story beautifully, and she was blessed to have such wonderful daughters to be with her at the end. It IS a privilege to be with a loved one when they pass away and something I have done a few times now.
    Much love to you,
    Susan x

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  14. Susan C.20 August 2014 at 14:23

    It is indeed a gift to be there when you can say goodbye, no matter how painful it may be. You have been given a great gift by your mum. Love to you all in this time of sorrow. Xxxxxxxxxx

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  15. SaraJ20 August 2014 at 14:24

    Thinking of you at this sad time. Sending a hug. x

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  16. Ashley cramp20 August 2014 at 14:29

    Ada sending you and your family all our love Daisy xx

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  17. rabbitquilter20 August 2014 at 15:01

    Sending love to you and your family at this sad time XX

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  18. Gerda20 August 2014 at 15:18

    I'so sorry for your loss. Sending a hug.

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  19. Miss 20 August 2014 at 15:51

    I think of you and offer my sympathy. Miss xx

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  20. Jennifer Hays20 August 2014 at 15:55

    I'm so sorry, Ada.

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  21. Vicki K.20 August 2014 at 16:09

    So, so sorry for losing your sweet mum. How good that you and your sisters were with her and supporting all the way to the end. XO

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  22. jabbott20 August 2014 at 17:38

    Feeling for you at this sad time.Im so sorry for your loss xxx

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  23. Sophie's mom20 August 2014 at 18:01

    So sorry for your loss, sending love and prayers your way.
    Pat

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  24. Kylie20 August 2014 at 18:11

    Such a lovely tribute to your Mum Ada. She sounds like a real gem. I am very sorry for your loss.

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  25. Julie20 August 2014 at 18:58

    And she was blessed to have you as a daughter. I'm sure she felt very treasured, as she was! God bless you and your family. xx

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  26. ellen20 August 2014 at 20:23

    I am having such a hard time expressing my thoughts. I am not sure that I have ever left a comment here. Please know that my heart goes out to you and and your family, and that I truly send good wishes and love to you for your loss.
    What really strikes me is seeing the photo of your Mummy's loving hand and arm...resting on the stitch by stitch beautiful crocheted blanket of love and caring that you made for her. I think that it maybe the most wonderful photo of connection and love that I have ever seen.
    Take care and I send love to you in this time of pain. You may not realize it, but your words and image have been a gift to me as I remember the loss of my beloved Mummy, tho. it was so long ago.

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    1. susan21 August 2014 at 06:51

      Oh, you made me cry a little. I was making a crochet patchwork for mum in law but she passed away before I finished it. but she had one of the wristwarmers I made for her in her casket.
      beautiful sentiments
      x

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  27. margaret20 August 2014 at 22:16

    So sorry to read your Dear Mum has passed away but she is now at peace and knows she was surrounded by those who love her at the end. You and your family will grieve but must also look back at the wonderful times you had with Mum, I have you in my prayers at this sad time

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  28. annie20 August 2014 at 23:09

    How lovely to leave the world knowing that you had have made a difference and been so dearly loved. How sad for you to lose her. x

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  29. homemade@myplace20 August 2014 at 23:40

    Oh Ada…. I'm so sorry for you and your sisters, too.
    Send you all my love and warm hugs, xxxx Ale

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  30. Candy Pop20 August 2014 at 23:45

    I'm so sorry to hear your news, thinking of you at this sad time. xx

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  31. Jacqui Galloway21 August 2014 at 00:06

    Thinking of you, at this sad time x

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  32. Angel Jem21 August 2014 at 00:30

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for you and your family x

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  33. Lynne21 August 2014 at 00:49

    Dear Ada, reading this with my breakfast and having a little tear for you - and for me-we all connect somewhere don't we? So sad for you but what a lovely memory you have with a peaceful and loving passing. It DOES make a difference for that is how my dad passed, 13 years ago with us all around the bed. You and your family have such lovely memories, and the strain and waiting are over before things got really bad for everyone. Your mum has left such a wonderful legacy.Wishing you a calm and peaceful space, and love. L.xxx

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  34. Lucy B21 August 2014 at 01:03

    I'm sorry for your loss. Your Mum sounded like a lovely lady, God Bless. Lucy

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  35. Ingrid K.21 August 2014 at 01:15

    Thinking of you, so sorry for your loss.
    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  36. Jacquie21 August 2014 at 01:23

    Thinking about you at this sad time Ada Bea.
    May your memories of your wonderful Mum always bring you joy.
    Hugs
    Jacquie xxx

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  37. Annette - MyRoseValley21 August 2014 at 02:35

    I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful picture and so touching. I am struggling to keep my tears back... Ooops. I have failed. Tears are dripping down on my keyboard...
    I know this wasn't sudden but no one can prepare enough for a farewell. Sending you lots of thoughts and courage to get through your grieving process and facing a new future where you will keep your memories of this wonderful person alive in all ways you can. That way she will always be there for you - from above looking down. Smiling and watching every step you take. Without pain and struggles, in fitness and health, in a place where the light always shines and the smell of coffee and homemade cookies always are present together with warmth, love and laughter. That is my believe.
    Xxx
    Annette
    My Rose Valley

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  38. Anne21 August 2014 at 03:15

    I am very soory for your loss! Keep strong and remember all these beautiful days you had with your mum!

    Take care
    Anne

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  39. Pam21 August 2014 at 03:16

    My thoughts are with you. Pam x

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  40. Heather 21 August 2014 at 03:35

    shedding some tears for you here. I am sorry. Hope the next days unroll easily for you. Much love, Heather X

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  41. Georgina21 August 2014 at 04:28

    sending you love x

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  42. DianeM21 August 2014 at 04:38

    Dear Ada - I'm so sorry to hear the news of your Mum's passing. I know you & your sisters made her last days extra special for her. You and your family are in my thoughts today...sending loving hugs across the miles.
    DianeM <3

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  43. Plain Jane21 August 2014 at 04:38

    Oh Ada Bea I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't feel like there is any more I can add to the wonderful comments above only to remind you that, even though most of us have never met, there is a whole community out here sending you our warmest thoughts. Take care and be kind to yourself x Jane

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  44. Unknown21 August 2014 at 04:51

    Oh Ada, I haven't been here for a while and I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My love and thoughts are with you. Best wishes, Dee xx

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  45. 56steps21 August 2014 at 05:32

    All week I kept thinking, "I need to check in with Vintage SA" and now that I have I see your post about your Mom.
    I'm so sorry for you and your sisters. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman.
    Debra

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  46. Zoë Power21 August 2014 at 06:19

    Beautiful words, brave Ada. It can be so difficult to know how to express yourself at such difficult times. Thinking of you and your family and sending much love. Be kind and gentle to yourself xxxx

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  47. Jackie21 August 2014 at 07:21

    I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum ~ Thinking of you at this sad time xx

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  48. Irene21 August 2014 at 08:03

    Hello Ada

    I am so deeply sorry to read of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and all your Family.

    Take good care of yourself.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  49. thriftwood21 August 2014 at 08:25

    Much love to you and your family Ada ... I'm so, so sorry. A beautiful tribute to a very precious Mum xxx

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  50. Anonymous21 August 2014 at 09:00

    Sorry to hear your sad news. Our loved ones are always with us.

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  51. Tracy Glover21 August 2014 at 11:54

    Lots of love to you. She must have loved you so much and you her. Thinking of you. xxx

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  52. A little bit country21 August 2014 at 14:29

    Lots of love to you Ada Bea, so sorry to read of your sweet mum's passing. Sending you loads of love. Elaina xo

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  53. Jay21 August 2014 at 14:40

    So sorry to read this Ada, sending you my very best wishes, I'll be thinking of you.

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  54. Annie Cholewa21 August 2014 at 16:19

    No words, just love to you and yours x

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  55. Bernadette21 August 2014 at 16:22

    I just wanted you to present my sincere condoleances. Those we love must go to fast.

    Take good care of yourself and your sister.

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  56. Kaila from San Diego21 August 2014 at 20:09

    Dear lovely lady, reading your sweet blog has made me so happy, and I have followed your story of you dear Mum, I'm sending you love and hope for a calm heart (when you can) and know that you have touched many people out in the world - so your Mum has too - and we send you and your family much love.

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  57. Genie21 August 2014 at 22:31

    Cried like a baby. I miss my own mother so much. May your beautiful mum rest in peace and my you carry her in your heart all the days of your life. God bless you all during this difficult time. xxxooo e

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  58. Unknown22 August 2014 at 01:23

    So sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were with her when she died and that there was so much love between you

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  59. Unknown22 August 2014 at 04:36

    so sorry, lots of love to you all. I am so glad you were all there with her, she was blessed with truly lovely daughters, you must have made her so proud. it made me think of my lovely mum who died 12 years ago now also in august.
    take care xxxx

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  60. Anna @ Miss Beatrix22 August 2014 at 05:29

    What a lucky mum she was to have you, too. Sending you love, hugs, and hopefully a few moments to yourself to craft and reflect. xxx

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  61. jeannemarie22 August 2014 at 08:16

    So sorry!! Hugs and prayers from the US.

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  62. Unknown22 August 2014 at 09:12

    So sorry for your loss

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  63. Grammy Braxton22 August 2014 at 11:48

    Dear Ada, I have been trying to catch up on blogs and have just caught up on yours. I am sending you love and hugs in the loss of your mom. Having just been through this in June with my own Mom, I felt a kinship to you. Our Moms are special people in our lives. My Mom dealt with a lot of trials and always persevered. She was relatively healthy up until last year and was able to enjoy life which I will forever be thankful for. She had nasal cavity melanoma and the cancer invaded her whole body. But she was Mom to the end, not wanting to leave us. She always took care of everybody and felt no one else could do that job. My sister and I along with 2 of her sisters were with her at the end and I will always treasure the chance I got to tell her I loved her and goodbye. It has been a hard 2 months and I'm just not getting back to the blogging world. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend. Hugs, Sharon

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  64. Lee22 August 2014 at 12:35

    Love your blog.Sending you HUGE cyber hugs and thoughts.xxx

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  65. Bungalowgirl23 August 2014 at 04:53

    The loved shared by you and your mum shines out through every word you write about her. Hugs for you and your girls. mel x

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  66. Unknown23 August 2014 at 09:35

    Dear Ada, So sorry about your Mom!!!! Sending love to you and your family during this difficult time!!!! I adore the photo!!!!
    Love
    AMarie xxx

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  67. Crafty in the Med23 August 2014 at 13:21

    so sad Ada ... my sincerest condolences to you and your family ...

    hugs

    Amanda xx

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  68. Sandra24 August 2014 at 00:04

    So touching to read about your mum's life and that Love Blanket you made her must have surrounded her with love in those last weeks of her life. You are so fortunate to have had such a lovely mother.

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  69. Anonymous24 August 2014 at 03:29

    Hugs and love dear Ada Bea . May your dear mum rest in peace. Xxxxx

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  70. Down by the sea24 August 2014 at 11:46

    Dear Ada, I was so sorry to hear your sad news I have been absent from blog land for a while and have missed your last few difficult weeks. I'm so glad you had some special moments with your Mum, in amongst the pain. Thinking of you all, take care. Sarah x

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  71. Clare25 August 2014 at 12:23

    So sorry to hear to this, sending hugs
    Clare x

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  72. Coco Rose Diaries1 September 2014 at 09:16

    Oh Ada, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mum sounded like such a wonderful lady. But you carry her inside you, so she'll always be there with you. Take care and big hugs.

    Vanessa xxx

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  73. Hannapat5 September 2014 at 02:57

    Oh my dear even though I have already spoken to you, I just wanted to post on here that I am thinking about you and my heart goes out to all your family. May you find strength in these difficult times, Much love xoxo

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  74. sky-blu-pink17 September 2014 at 14:35

    So sorry for your loss, my love and prayers are with you and the family. X

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