Evelyn Elizabeth Swinnerton
1949-2011
It’s been an emotional weekend and I should have known that my dear mum would would fight till the very end. Late last night she went back to God. We have spent days and nights at the hospital and she was surrounded by so much love the entire time. But I just can’t quite believe that she has gone and I keep wishing we had more time. It just seems so sudden. She had been doing so well and was talking so clearly last week that we all thought we had more time. It just took one week.
I wish she was still here with us but I need to think that she has left us for a better place. I’ve also had a quiet word with God to have the best of everything ready for her. Champagne, lobster, french shoes, clothes, french music and movies and lots of books. All of the things that she loves. And only the best will do. She was a special lady and left this world too early.
Death is Nothing at All
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.
All is well.
Henry Scott Holland
Oh Corrie, I am so sorry for your loss.
Your mum is at peace now, with her maker, without pain.
Praying for you and your family through this difficult time.
Oh Carrie, I am so sad for you and your family…I wish you peace..
oh Corrie, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that you have your faith to help you through this hard time.
oh dear…i am so sorry. hugs and kisses and lots of prayers for you and your family. i am so sorry.
Corrie I am so so sorry for you and your family, but know this, she will always be in your heart.
My thoughts are with you. So sad for you and your family xoxo
A beautiful woman.. I can see you come by it honestly…
She gave you that.. and strength.. bless you!
I send prayers to you that you find the strength in your family to help you through this difficult time. HUGS!!
I cannot imagine the pain you and your family is going through but I can pray for all of you. Please know there are prayers being sent to the heavenlies for your!
Oh Corrie I am so sorry to hear. I read your post this morning and shed a tear for you and your family. Lots of love and thoughts at this time to you and all your family – it is a very sad time for you all xx
I am sorry for you to loose your mum. That must be hard indeed! The poem is so beautiful!
So sorry for your loss Corrie, thinking of you at this time xx
Oh my, I am so sorry. A strangers love to you & your family.
The poem is beautiful, it made me think of my Dad who has been gone for 20 years now. Thank you for allowing me to think of my Dad again.
Your love for your mum & her love for you will live forever.
xoxo
Corrie you are in my thoughts and prayers today – thinking of you are your family – take care Caroline x
a beautiful post and tribute, your love shines through. may you know the grace and peace of God as you walk this hard road x
I am so very sad for you. To this day, I remember when my mother died and it was close to 25 years ago. I still miss her terribly!! I don’t think a girl ever can forget her mother. I am sooo sorry for your loss!!
I am so sorry for your loss.My mum passed away at the same age years ago but she is always with me.I wish you feel your mother always with you.
Lovely poem…
I’m so sorry, she sounds like she was a wonderful woman. x
I am so sorry Corrie. Sending lots of prayers and thoughts to you and your family
xxx
Im so sorry for your loss Corrie, go slowly in the days to come. Much love and hugs xxx
So sorry Corrie. Love to everyone. xox
I’ll call later.
Corrie and her family. My heart is aching for you, know that she looking down on you and smiling. I was in the same position almost 2 years ago with my dad. Love and thought to you all
Oh Corrie, what a heartbreaking time for you and your family. Prayers with you at this time. xo
I am sorry.
Thinking of you during this time.
Prayers and love to you and your family.
Beautiful poem.
Sorry…xx
i’m so sorry corrie… i hope your family is able to come together and support each other through this… my thoughts are with you
I am so sorry for your loss, your mum was to young, I hope you all find the strenght to carry this.
Hugs Corrie!!!
I’m sorry for your loss Carrie. So glad you have your family and faith to help you through this time.
Lo siento Carrie.
Un enorme abrazo
So,so, sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you at this very sad time. x
Sending big hugs Carrie – I am so sorry for your loss.
My most sincere condolences to you and your family on the death of your mother. What a beautiful poem; wonderful words to live by.
Dear Corrie, I’m so so sorry. My thoughts and love with you all during this time xx
Oh Corrie! big hugs. My prayers are with you and your famiy.
Corrie, such sad news. Love and hugs to you and your family. We know you will be strong in your faith. Thinking of you. Ros x
Corrie, I am so so sorry.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Such lovely and true words.
Corrie, I am so very sorry. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
You have my deepest sympathies. I didn’t want to say so before, but I lost my own dear mother to the same cancer your mum had. I’ve walked in your shoes, and my heart hurts for you. May God fill you with the peace that only He can give. Amen and amen.
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God Bless you Corrie – a mum is always a mum and we al feel your loss.
So sad to hear of your Mum’s passing, Corrie. Such a beautiful photo of your beautiful Mum. All my love to you and your family.~ Tina x
Warm wishes to you and your whole family at this sad time. Thinking of you. Nic x
I’m sorry for your loss Corrie,my thoughts are with you and your family.the poem was beautiful
I am so sorry for your loss Corrie. My thoughts are with you and your family xx
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. In time the memories of the happy times will gradually ease the pain of her loss.
You dont know me but I am an avid follower of your blog and have read each of your posts about your mum and have felt for her, you and your family throughout this terrible time. I am shedding tears as I write this as I cant bear to imagine what you are feeling at the moment. You have been so strong throughout this terrible time and Its very obvious how much you love your dear, beautiful mum. My thoughts are with you and your family. x
My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your beautiful Mother.
Blessings to you all.
So Sorry for your Loss Corrie…
Your Mum is now at Peace & Pain Free..
Lots of Love to You & Your Family..
xx
Corrie, I am so so sorry. I am crying here as I have been following what has been happening with your Mum and cannot begin to think how sad you must be right now. Thoughts and prayers with you. xxx
Oh Corrie, so sorry for you loss. The poem is beautifull and I´sure that´s the right way to deal with our losses.
Hugs
My thoughts are with you and your family. x
Corrie, I am so sorry
I hope you can draw comfort from your faith at this time. Something my dad said to me recently really struck me. He said that a Mother’s love is so powerful that he believes it transcends this physical world. That even though his mother, and now yours, are no longer on this earth, he can still feel the strength of her love for him in very tangible way. Your Mother’s love for you lives on and will always be with you. xx
Oh Corrie. She will be watching over you. You have lots of wonderful memories you can tell you children as they grow.
Thinking of you all
Sending my very best wishes at your time of loss and great sadness.
I read “Death is Nothing at all” at my daddy’s funeral.
I’m thankful for you that you have your beautiful family unit to get through this traumatic time, together. Go lightly. xx
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Corrie. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss Corrie
thinking of you at this time Corrie….
So so sorry for your loss. My mum also left too early and I didn’t think I could manage without her but you do what you have to and she’s always in my heart xx
Corrie, I am so sorry to read of your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time… Karen
Such a beautiful photo to remember her by.
Corrie I’m so sorry. She sounded like such an amazing woman. Take it slowly.
xxx
I´m deeply sorry…
I wish you to be strong to get through.
A big hug for all your family.
I’m crying for you Corrie. I know that your mum is in a place of perfect peace and love now with her Maker and he has indeed got all the very best for her there. May the coming days bring you comfort and peace as you grieve for your loss. xx
Corrie I am so sorry. At least your Mum is at peace now. Saying a prayer for her and mostly for those of you “left behind”, especially your poor Dad.
Thinking of you Corrie, I am glad that you had such a lovely mother and that you have lots of great memories by the sounds of it. go well in the coming weeks and months as you get used to life without your mum xx
There are no words… I am so sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Oh Corrie {{{hugs}}}
I can’t believe that you have taken time thins morning to post to us, you are true selfless.
I was thinking of you and your mum as I closed my eyes last night, so strange.
I am glad your mum is at peace now.
Such a lovely photo of your mum, I can see where you get your elegance and beauty from
TC xoxo
Beautiful post Corrie. I am so sorry x
I’m so sorry. Thinking of you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your sad loss. I wish you had longer with her.
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Stay strong. Take care. x
My sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Corrie, you only have to look at the photo to see your Mum’s beauty, style,courage,strength and love – and I had the privelege of being one of her many friends. She is now at peace and God will welcome her with his finest French champagne. Much love to all the family.
Thinking of you Corrie xx
My kindest thoughts are with you xx
You and your family are in our prayers…
Losing a parent is hard, no matter how old they are..lost my dad when he was in his 40s and my mom when she was almost 90.
Love your family and help your young ones know and remember her. She sounds worth knowing….
So sorry to hear of you loss, I’m sure your mum is enjoying all those that you mentioned while whatching over her family in peace. My prayers are with you all through this difficult time xx
my heart will be heavy for you today corrie
x
My thoughts are with you. Cherrie
I am sorry for your loss, but love how you can thank God even in this difficult time. You will always have a lovely rollmodel to look to, today maybe with sadness, later with happiness for being touched by your precious Mother. Blog hugs at this time
So sorry to hear about your Mum Corrie. My thoughts are with you and your family x
i’m so sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss Corrie
So sorry ot hear about the death of your mother. I love that photo of her with Keira – so lovely – and I’m sure youhave lots of very happy memories of her that will keep her in your hearts and minds.
Take care of yourself and your little family and know that I’m thinking of you all!
Dear Corrie, I have no words to say to ease your pain except that she’s now in the best place and I’m so glad you were able to say goodbye. Wishing you and your family much peace and healing.
I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Corrie, I am so, so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your beautiful little family. Your faith is so inspiring. A x
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful mum will live on though through your memories.
All my love to you and your family
xxx
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I’m so sorry Corrie. I hope that your faith gives you comfort at such a difficult time. Much love going to you and your family. xx
I have a great big lump in my throat and tears in my eyes now. I am so sorry that your Mum has passed Corrie. That is a beautiful piece of writing.
Wishing you and your family peace.
Dear Corrie I am feeling your pain and loss.
Bless you all.
Christine
Corrie and family i am so sorry for your loss,words cant explain what i feel for you all ,god bless you all.
I am so sorry for you loss. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. Take care of your dad and yourself. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Corrie
I am so sorry to hear that your mum has passed away. You were obviously very close and love her very, very much. I am glad that she is now at peace and that for her sake, this last week didn’t drag on for too long. Little comfort to you and your family though.
Love and gentle hugs to all of you.
God Bless,
Ashleigh
oh corrie i am so sorry to hear of your beautiful mum;s passing…your verse just made me cry…i am sure she is with you in spirit…love and hugs…dzintra
I am sorry for your loss- my heart aches for you all.
Love, light and blessings to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Corrie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I was only thinking of you and your mum this weekend, hoping that she would bounce back and that you would have a happy post this week. But now i am so sorry to hear that she has passed. No words can completly ease the sadness and loss, but know She is at peace now without pain and she will live forever in your heart. xox
Dear Corrie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
With love, Kris
So sorry for your loss, Corrie. Wishing you much love and strength…
Corrie, my love to you and your family.
It is far too soon to be saying good-bye to your beloved mum, far too soon….
My deepest condolences. Losing a parent is so very hard.
Love and peace to your family.
Corrie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michelle
Dear Corrie – I have never posted before, but I am an avid reader of your blog.
I am so, so sorry for your loss – may your faith and beautiful family give you great comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Catherine
I’m so sorry for your loss Corrie. You and your family are in my thouhts.
much love to you all Corrie.
I thought of my dad as I woke this morning & for a moment couldn’t believe he was gone.
I wish you strength in those times when you realise it’s not a dream.
love to you ♥
Corrie, I am so sad for you.
You and your family are very much in my thoughts.
Georgia xxx
Dear Corrie, I am sorry that your mother passed away – your pain must be incredible. Remember all that you can of her and share these memories with your children! Take care.
This is so sad for your family. I pray that you find peace and strength to get through this difficult time. You have been so brave to share with all of us. When the time comes you will reflect back on your memories and be able to tell your children about your wonderful Mum. xx
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family at this painful time. I am so sorry. We both have the same beliefs, and although we know where your Mum is, the wound is very raw right now. I pray for comfort and love to come your way. God bless you and keep you. He is with you, even when you don’t think He is…
I am so very sorry for your tragic loss, wishing you and your family peace in this time of sadness.
I am so sorry, Corrie. Your mum was such a beautiful lady. You will remain in my prayers in the days ahead.
Corrie, I have been thinking of you these past days.
There is nothing I can say to help but I’m sending you my love.
Thinking of you and your family…
oh Corrie I am so sorry to hear that you lost your mum. I too lost my dad to melanoma it is so cruel.I still feel he was taken way to early and never got to enjoy retirement and his grandkids.Its very tough and my thoughts will be with you this next few months I hope you will be ok.judy
Dear Corrie,
The grief of separation is greatest with those we love the most. Hold tight to the knowledge that your beautiful Mum is now safely in her Lord’s arms, and yes he will have only the best laid out for her. May He bless you, your family and household with peace as you go through the days to come. xo
Having a quiet cry here…. and sending you love. We’ll light a candle for her at church this afternoon.
xx
tears for you Corrie…
Hugs x x x x
Corrie, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
“Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:1-2
Take comfort in the words of Jesus. Your mom has gone to the Father’s mansion – imagine, in the presence of our Holy Father. Your family remain in my prayers.
Oh Corrie, I’ve just read your last 3 posts – I’m so sorry to hear this. The death of a parent is an awful awful thing to experience, and I’m sorry you’ve had to go through it too soon. Hope you and your family are doing as best you can.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss .
So sorry to hear about your mum, my dad was also born in 49, and if he went today I know how I would feel. Probably just like the way you are feeling yourself. Hang in there, they say it hurts less as time goes by, and the memories get deeper in your soul.
Love to you all – what a lovely poem
So sorry to for your loss. I hope you can find solace in your family, your happy memories of your mom, and in knowing that she’s no longer suffering. Take care,
Trudy
I am so sorry for your loss, hope you find the strenght to carry this.
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing Corrie. So very sad. You have s strong faith to get you through this sad time. I have been following this journey you have been on, having been there myself with my own dear mother. It bought back a lot of memories. Kia Kaha – stay strong
Corrie, sorry to read of your Mum’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Ohhhh my, deepest sympathy to you and your gorgeous family Corrie. xo
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Corrie, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs to your and your sweet family.
Corrie, Thinking of you all during this time.
May your faith in God and family be with you during this time and the weeks, months and years ahead.
It is a relief that she is no longer in pain and that she has gone to a better place and will be waiting for you all when the time is right.
God Bless
x Kylie
losing your mum would have to be the hardest thing. Knowing God is near and hears every prayer helps. May His arms wrap you and your family up tightly in this time. lean on Him always. xx
Corrie, love to you and your family. Beautiful words…she is always with you. xx
Dear Corrie…. You have been on my mind and in my prayers. Your mum is home with her Maker now. Sending hugs to you all.
Sandyn
Corrie, wishing you and your family all the best for the days and months ahead.
Have been thinking of you Corrie, I’m so sorry for your loss, this is such a sad time, god bless, sending you lots of love xxxxlisa
Corrie- Sending my sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry she was taken so you.
So sorry Corrie thinking of you, Vicki
I am so sorry Corrie. It always comes too quick and three years on I would give anything to have another week with my darling father in law. I just cannot comprehend it being your Mum… Your family will be in my prayers.
Sally
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the Lord will comfort your family in the days ahead. I know you loved her very much.
Dear Corrie, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful and inspiring Mum. Thinking of you, and hope you can draw strength from God. x
Dear Corrie and family, May God dry your tears with the soothing touch of his love and heal your grief with his gentle presence. also a nice scripture for you is Psalms 34:18. Thinking of you!
Sincere sympathy to you, your Dad and your family Corrie.
RIP your Mama.
May God comfort you and keep you close.
Shalom
Jenny
Oh Corrie, I’m so sorry
I prayed for your mummy (and you too) just this morning m’love. May God give you strength xxx
So sad for you and your family Corrie. Your poem is beautiful. I have held onto this one: Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
– Mary Frye (1932)
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow;
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain;
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush;
I am in the graceful rush.
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
xxx
Corrie, I am so very sorry. We’re the same age! She must’ve had a good live and quite fulfilled, after all, she had you!
May the Lord wrap you in His loving and protective arms at this time of sorrow. Remember, your grief will take time. Use it…it is the best for you, and grieve in a way that brings ~you~ comfort. God Be With You! Luv-Loretta
Oh Corrie…such sad news to read. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. Take Care xo
Corrie,
I know today is a very tough day. But this struggle has gone on for a bit and I think it is so much better that she isn’t suffering and you aren’t suffering along side of her anymore. Let her go fly…as you get back to life on earth with your precious little ones. If anything, hold them ever so much tighter and when you wish upon the evening star…make sure everyone blinks at GrandMum.
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss Corrie…love & peace to you & the family. She’ll always be with you…I often think of my dad as our ‘guardian angel’ watching over us all now.
I’m so sorry for your families loss xox
Thinking of you and your family Corrie. Hugs to you. Christine
So sorry to hear. sending you warm thoughts for such a horrible thing to go through!
So sad to hear the news about your Mum. May God be with you at this sad time.
Sylvia F
I am sorry for your loss. It was a lovely poem and I was very moved. Give those beautiful children of yours lots of cuddles they will help you through this difficult time.
Thinking and praying for you today Corrie. I love that poem, it sums it up perfectly. Lean on your family and let them lean on you. Cry and laugh when you need to. Pull your family close to you.
so sorry to hear of your sad loss Corrie. Imby xo
Lamento la muerte de su madre pero los gratos recuerdos acompañaran siempre a usted y su familia.
Que el Señor los bendiga.
deepest condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers for all. Remember good times, she’ll always be a part of you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss Corrie. I know how difficult the final days can be with cancer. I hope the lobster is waiting…
There is a beautiful Banjo Patterson poem (over the range) that I read to my children when they ask me about death – the last verse is:
Child, you are wise in your simple trust,
For the wisest man knows no more than you.
Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust:
Our views by a range are bounded too;
But we know that God hath this gift in store,
That, when we come to the final change,
We shall meet with our loved ones gone before
To the beautiful country over the range.
thinking of you
xxxCate
You have my deepest condolences.
Your mum will always live on in your heart.
Corrie, so sorry to read of your loss. Yes she has gone to a better place. My thoughts are with you & your family. Hugs,
I am so sorry you have had to farewell your mother, Corrie. The poem is beautiful, and has reminded me of my own mother’s wishes, that I not hold the sadness too long, something I am still struggling with after 6 years.
The recent photos of your mother are both beautiful, first as a vibrant young mother with the world at her feet, and the last photo where she looked like she had accomplished so much in her life, with her loving, caring expression showing a certain contentment with her life. A life well lived, even if too short a life. May true peace be with her now.
I lost my Mum late last year, so I can totally know what you are feeling. I just loved the poem and am passing it on to my sister. It’s one of the loveliest things I have read. I think faith is the thing that got me through as it will you. You know that we all are only temporary on this earth, then we get to live our REAL lives when we leave this place and live with our Heavenly Father.
Love, and prayers not just for today, but in the weeks, months and years ahead.
xxx
So sorry for your loss Corrie. I know you will keep her memory alive for your kiddies, you will never forget her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold on to that hope she is in a better place than the pain she was in in. Jesus promises us that He has gone to prepare a room for us (John ch 14)and that we should fear not. I have found re reading this at the time of my sister’s and then my father’s death helpful
Corrie… I haven’t been following your blog for very long, but can already tell how close you and your mom were. I am sorry for your loss and you will definitely be in my prayers… hoping grace and faith keeps you strong in the coming days.
They say there is a reason.
They say that time will heal.
But neither time nor reason.
Will ever change the way you feel.
Your mum shall always be with you.
She will be the sunshine in the morning.
And the birds that sing all day.
The rainbows that colour the sky.
And the wind the blows in the trees.
She will be the stars that sparkle at night,
And the moon that shines so bright…
Her face you will see.
Her voice you will hear..
And a thousand loving memories.
Will hold her forever near…
My deepest felt sympathy to you and your family….
Sorry for your loss. Stay strong!
Thoughts are with you at your time of loss. May you be comforted by the well wishes coming your way.
I too, have been thinking of you in the past few days and I am so sorry for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family.
So terribly sorry for your loss. So hard to lose a parent, especially one who sounds so lovely and special.
My thoughts are with you. I’m glad you have your faith and your family to help get through this.
Oh Corrie, I really feel for you. Your mum really does seem like the most beautiful soul, and she reminds me of my own dear mum to look at.
What a beautiful legacy she left behind in you, her daughter, a (super) mum…
I am sorry for your loss. May God bless you and hold you all close during this sad time.
I am very very sorry for your loss. :'(
i am so sorry.gentle hugs and tears.
so sorry for your loss Corrie.
{{hugs}}
Forever in your heart and mind. A loving mother and friend. A precious memory to share with all your beloved…thoughts and prayers to you all…
So sorry to hear this news, losing a mum is tough, expecially when you have a young family. I’m thinking of you…I lost my mum 3yrs ago, and it is how I started sewing and crafting again – as a way of never losing that connection and help me embrace motherhood like she did.
To you and your family we are so sorry to hear that your mother has past. God Bless
…. one more comment to add to your list from lovely bloggers.
It’s hard to know what to write – my mum died of cancer 12 yrs ago without seeing our children…miss her all the time. She was getting to know Jesus a couple of years before she died. May his peace comfort you and your family as you adjust to life without your lovely mum.
So sorry for your loss Corrie.
Thoughts are with you.
x
God bless you and may He hold your memories dear for you. I wish you the warmest heart hugs imaginable. I’m so sorry for your loss, but Heaven’s gain.
I am so sorry Corrie. I have been sitting her sobbing for you.
My sister is taking me to her Church this week, and I’ll be sure to pray for your mum and make sure that she’s being spoiled.
And I’ll pray for you too. Take it easy beautiful. xx
Much aroha for you and your family Corrie…my prayers are with you.
Xx
Dear Corrie..may the Lord wrap His arms around you to comfort you and your family at this time, lovely girl. I am so glad that she was here long enough to get to know her beautiful grandchildren and they her.
Thinking of you Corrie. I’m so sorry to hear of your mum’s passing and I hope you’re able to take some comfort from knowing she is at peace now. That is a beautiful poem. Take care of yourself xx
I’m so sorry Corrie. No one loves you like your mother, I hope that you will be able to still have her in your life through memories and photos and just by talking about her, she’s still with you. Your mum is in good company. Love and hugs to you all xox
Condolonces and thoughts are with you at this such sad time
Take care x
Corrie, Just to let you know that I was thinking of you at this very difficult time. May your beautiful memories of your Mum give you strength. Blessings, Rebecca
so, so , so sorry Corrie. We share the the same date, my mum was three years ago yesterday. I remember wishing there was a fast forward button so I could get to a place where it was “OK” . I have decided that place doesn’t exsist. Your Mum leaves a hole that can’t be filled, ever. i am glad for you that you have your gorgeous kids to keep you busy. I wish you well in the coming weeks, I am so very sad for you xxx
Corrie i am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for you and the family to have strength and support for the days,weeks and months which lie ahead. I still remember the post that you made when your mum went out to lunch and that photo was taken. Gods peace be with you. Fiona x
I’m so sorry you have lost your beautiful mum x
I am so sad you have lost your beautiful mum Corrie, at such a young age, it’s just not fair. I have no doubt she is in a beautiful place. xx
My thoughts are with you Corrie – your dear Mum is now at rest however I’m sure she lives on in you and your family.
Love Christine xo
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry Corrie xx
Sorry for your loss. Take comfort from knowing your mum has been embraced into God’s arms.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this grieving moment as well as our prayers for the eternal repose of your mum. She is hugging god right now and smiling as you remember her with all the love in your heart. Hugs and God bless.
Oh Corrie, I am sorry to hear this sad news…. My thoughts are with you all.
Hugs Amie x
I’m so sorry Corrie. I wish you all the strength to get through the next week, and then the rest of your life without your beautiful Mum.
Corrie I am so sorry for your loss, words can seem so inadequate at a time like this but know that she is now at rest and free from pain. You are in my thoughts
Pene x
Siento mucho la perdida de tu mama,pero lo más importante es el legado que os ha dejado y es así como la tenéis que recordar como una mujer buena ,simpática y que por encima de todo amaba a su familia y que ahora seguro que esta en el cielo con Dios y desde allí os protegerá,besos a toda la familia.
Darling Corrie, sending you my love, it’s simply horrible, such a beautiful woman, mother & grandmother taken way too early from your lives. Thinking of you, love Posie
Corrie, please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your mum. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
Oh, I’m really very sorry for your loss. I’m sure she is now in a better place. Lots of love for you and your family, Silvia
Corrie I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family.
my deepest sympathy..
what a beautiful lady she was! A beautiful photo! Thank you for sharing!
i am sorry that you lost your mum too early, but i am glad she is no longer in pain and that you have set her up for a beautiful after life!
xxx
I’m so sorry to read about you loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Corrie, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. There is never enough time with the ones we love.
So sad for your Corrie, your mum was so young…. too young.
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
so terribly sorry to hear your sad news. a beautiful poem. may you remember all the good times you shared. thoughts are with you.
x
So sorry for your loss.
Dear Corrie (and family),
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you and wish you lots of strength in this difficult time.
Love, Wendy
I am so sorry Corrie. I lost my Dad a little over 2 yrs. ago & now my Mom has colon cancer. It’s so hard losing a parent and/or having one ill. I’m praying for you & your beautiful family.
Debi
My thoughts are with you and your family. I wish you peace and I´, sorry for you.
So sorry Corrie, she was so young. Thinking of you and your family. xx
it seems to have come so suddenly. I’m so sorry.
Love to you Corrie. I lost my mum on October 3rd last year to liver cancer. We only had four mOnths from her diagnosis to her passing. I cry daily. Thank-you for words. Your strength is wonderful. Thinking of you. Xo
Corrie what a beautiful verse from Henry Scott Holland. It is so fitting. Even though your hearts must be breaking, I’m sure your mum is so very free now, but as the verse implies, I’m sure she is just around the corner, waiting. Jacinta
Sorry for your loss Corrie. May God’s peace fill your heart.
I am so sorry and will pray for you and your family as you grieve.
So sorry Corrie.
Corrie, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.
A life lived with love.
I’m so sorry for your loss – my thoughts are with you
Thinking of you with sympathy. Such a beautiful poem.
I am so sorry Corrie! Lots of love to you and your family. X
What a beautiful piece of writing for a beautiful family in the darkness of loss. Corrie I truly hope your Mum is enjoying her lobster and champagne and planning how to spend her time looking over you and your family. My heart and love goes out to you my friend. Lots of love, Liss xxx
What a beautiful piece of writing for a beautiful family in the darkness of loss. Corrie I truly hope your Mum is enjoying her lobster and champagne and planning how to spend her time looking over you and your family. My heart and love goes out to you my friend. Lots of love, Liss xxx
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
SO sad for you at this time, I lost my mum 6 years ago…. thinking of you at this time. Cecily
Sorry for your loss Corrie
Sinto muito…Os meus mais sinceros sentimentos….
Ela já cumpriu a sua missão neste mundo…mas no outro está a sorrir, como na foto em que aparece com a linda menina…
abraços de Maria Filomena
May she rest in peace. She was beautiful! She’s still with you, and your kids. Talk about her often and she’ll never be gone.
What a beautiful post and poem. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time.
So sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family to get through these hard times.
Corrie, my heart goes out to you and your family, remember her always.
Corrie, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time.
Im sorry for your loss. Grief is a horrible thing.. you do make it through although im not sure how.. Thinking of you.. and i know without a doubt that she is in heaven reuniting with more of her family.. and you will be with her again one day xx
I am so sorry for your loss Corrie. I am thinking of you and your family.
take care
xoxo
Im so sorry Corrie, thinking of you xx
Corrie, my thoughts and love are with you and your family at this very sad time. Hugs
So sad to hear your loss,hugs to you and your family
Oh Corrie, I’m so very sorry. What a beautiful picture of your Mum and Keira. Sending you a big hug….
I’m not sure I can find the right words to convey how sorry I am to read this post. I just pray that you’re able to find strength in your beautiful family. Sometimes life does seem so unfair. I am so sorry for your loss Corrie. May time heal the pain.
I feel so sorry for you. But I am sure she has passed to an even better world – without pain and illness.
No matter how long you have been living with her illness, no matter how long you have been expecting this end to come – it is painful and a shock anyway – I know this so well.
One day – not too soon of course – your pain will begin to fade, but the gap will rest forever.
I wish you strength and family and friends to hold on to.
Heike
Corrie you and your family are in my thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care. Hugs to all of you. xo
So very sorry to hear your sad news, Corrie. You posted a beautiful photo of your mum. It’s clear where you got your smile. You’ll be in my prayers as you try to work through the next few days.
Oh, Sweetheart. I am devastated for you. Will email you privately. J x
So sorry to hear of your loss Corrie. That poem was sent to me when we lost our 16 yr old son, almost 24 years ago. Of all the messages, cards and warm wishes we received, those words carried me through the dark times. I hope it does the same for you.
oh dear…i am so sorry. hugs and kisses and lots of prayers for you and your family. i am so sorry.
I’m so sorry for you
Lots of love and peace
Nienke
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother is beautiful,both young and as a gram. I am praying for you and your family.God will sustain you through this time.
Dear Corrie
May God hold you and your precious family in the palm of his hand as He guides you through this difficult time. I hope your beautiful Mum is enjoying the luxuries you requested for her in heaven. Stay strong Corrie and know you are surrounded by the care and love of family, friends and even strangers.
Peace, perfect peace…
It’s very sad. I’m so sorry for your such great loss. Be strong. You know that she’s looking on you from Heaven.
What a beautiful poem and touching tribute to your Mom! She will always be Your Personal Guardian Angel!
I pray that you will find comfort in the loving memories you have!
Love to you and yours xx
My heart aches for you. I went through the same loss at the end of January and then this weekend with my grandmother (she couldn’t handle now having her daughter anymore). My prayers are with you and your family.
Corrie, praying for you and your family. You can sure see in the pictures you have posted how much she loved you and your family. I’m so sorry she passed so soon.
Dear Corrie,I´m from Spain and my english is not very good,but I want to say you I´m sad for you and your family,I´m so sorry for your loss and your pain,I hope you´ll find in your wonderful family and in God the strength to help you in these hard moments…Your mum will live forever in your heart
hugs and kisses for all of you.
I am so sorry! My heart is hurting for you and your family. We lost my husbands dad two years ago after living with him and taking care of him for 18 months. That pain will last a long time but just let it happen. Hold on to your faith and love in God. They will get your through.
To God we belong and to Him we return.
May God bless you with patience & strength.
I’m so sorry…..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families..
I’m so sorry Corrie, please grieve as much as you can even though it is difficult with litle ones, let yourself be carried for a while. jennyx
Corrie, I’m so sorry to hear this news. It’s going to be a rough time I’m sure and I can’t imagine what you’re going through but I’ll be praying for you all. xx
Dear Corrie, I was so saddened to read that your Mum had passed away. Thinking of you and your family, take care,
Melxx
Corrie,
So sad to hear about your mum, she was such a beautiful person. Thinking of you the family during this difficult time.
Pip
xx
Sorry for your loss Corrie. A very beautiful poem.
I’m thinking of you and your family Corrie.xxxx
That is a lovely poem and sending hugs to you and your family. xx
I’m crying as I write this. The quote you left is the exact one my mom left to be read at her funeral 1 1/2 yrs ago. There isn’t a day I don’t miss her and think I have to tell her something. My heart goes out to you, I wish you peace.
I’m so sorry Corrie, I will be thinking of you and your family.
Susie x
I’m so sorry lovely….hugs oxoxo I’m thinking of you….I lost my dad 11 years ago..and I can appreciate that feeling in your belly, that you have…..
One day at a time ♥
So sorry to hear this, Corrie, but at the same time glad to hear that she is in a better place and went surrounded by all her loved ones. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Ooh Corrie…words are not enough..just lots and lots of love and hugs go to you. Time heals, but you never forget, and yep I still talk to my Mum, if not daily, at least every second day. We talk about her constantly and it is just as if she’s just in the next room. Even members of the family born after she died talk about her likes and ways. Memories are precious…share them with your children, always.
Hugs and hugs, Gloria
Heartfelt condolences to you & your family on the loss of your mom. It’s terrible to lose someone whom you love greatly to an awful & cruel disease.
Corrie: Un abrazo fuerte y bendiciones para tí y tu familia. Dios los ilumine a todos y guie los pasos de tu madre hacia ËL.
I don’t know what to say, but don’t want to say nothing. So sorry. xo
Oh Corrie. I am so sorry. My heart aches for your loss and I pray God will cover you with peace that passes all understanding. I am so sorry. {{hugs}}
Kristin
I was just thinking of you and wanted to pop in and say that I’m still thinking of you.
I hope you’re sipping on some champagne and listening to some of that French music and celebrating your gorgeous mums life. Lots of love xx
Much love to you and your family Corrie. Take care xxx
Abbe
I am so sorry Corrie. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry to hear that your mum has passed. My thoughts are with you and your family at such a sad time. Hug your beautiful babies close and know that you are surrounded by love, both from those you can see and those you can’t.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Corry. I’m sure your wonderful spirit and all the lovely memories of your beautiful mum will lead you through this sad time.
Heartfelt sorrow for you and your family. Your faith gives you peace and your memories give you joy. Hugs and prayers to you.
Dearest Corrie. I know that words never seem enough at a time like this. But accept our words, our thoughts and our tears with your own over the passing of your Mum. She left peacefully and will always be a part of you and your beautiful family xxx
Corrie, I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your Mom and at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and keep the thought in your heart that she’s no longer in pain.
So sorry for you and your family. Simply devastating. x x
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It was the same with my mom – she was talking – balancing a check book and that night went into the hospital.
:hugs: know that you are loved from around the world.
Dear Corrie, your mum is now in the arms of god, resting. I offer my sincere sympathy for the loss to you and yours.
RIP Corrie’s Mum
We haven’t even met, but I’m in tears! I am so sorry for your loss. You’ve got some tough times ahead. Wishing you strength and light.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Corrie. Xox
Corrie,
Be strong and remember the good times.
Your mother lives on in you and your beautiful children.
My thoughts are with you.
Robyn
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Wish I could give you a real hug right now, but I’m sending one from a far {{Hugs}}. Peace and Prayers, Steph
Corrie, I am so sorry for your loss. Hope your mum is livin’ it up somewhere gorgeous with plenty of champagne and delicious lobster. Thinking of you xxx
So sorry to hear this news Corrie. Your mum was obviously an amazing lady who you will miss greatly. Hugs. Marina. xx.
So sorry for your loss-
Prayers to you and your family !!
oh corrie, i don’t know what to say other than, I’m so sorry for such a huge loss in your life! You are so strong, amazing, and with such a lovely spirit – I bet you get those amazing qualities from your mum!
lots of love and prayers
xx
I’m so sorry for your loss. Look after yourself, Corrie.
just read your post with tears.
i am so so sorry for your loss, Corrie xx
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. xx
May she rest in peace. Wishing you extra graces and blessings for this difficult time.
so sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you and your family. xxoo
My prayers and peace to you Corrie and your family.
I’m so sorry, Corrie. I’ve only just caught up with your blog and your words and pictures are so evocative that I couldn’t stop by and pass on my condolences. What a great loss this must be to your family.
Please take care of yourself and your loved ones… (((Hugs)))
Ive just read about you losing your mum. I know how empty you are feeling right now. Dont overdo life at the moment. You will be running on adrenaline right now so try to find time to breathe. If you ever need someone to listen, you know how to find me. XX