The end of a long life
@1creekgirl (41466)
United States
March 24, 2017 7:46pm CST
My mother-in-law passed away this week at the age of almost 94.
It was a peaceful passing, even though she had heart failure, and over the years, breast cancer and kidney cancer. She was a tough, determined, stubborn little woman.
I think sometimes she survived on sheer willpower alone.
My husband and I drove 1,000 miles, but she died just thirty minutes before we got there. (When we left home, we couldn't commit to a return flight because we didn't know how long we would need to be there.)
My husband is preaching her funeral service and I'm singing "Serenaded by Angels."
Even though we knew it would be soon, it's still strange to know she's really gone.
She lived a very long life and I know she's with Jesus.
And that's a comfort.
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18 responses
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Mar 17
I am sorry. I know it was expected but no one is ever really prepared to say goodbye.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
25 Mar 17
I'm always happy for someone who has crossed over, especially after a long life. But we are never really prepared even when the person is ill. We're sad because we miss them. You MIL is blessed to have so many who loved her.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
25 Mar 17
I am so sorry for our loss, no matter how long a life is, when it ends unexpectedly it is always a shock to the system. Faith, however, gives us the strength to carry on in the knowledge that one day we will all be reunited .
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
25 Mar 17
It does give us peace to know she's in heaven.
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@Marilynda1225 (82840)
• United States
25 Mar 17
My sympathies on the passing of your mother in law. Its sad that you didn't arrive in time to say goodbye but what a wonderful tribute that you will be singing and your husband preaching. I'm sure you will miss her
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
25 Mar 17
So sorry about your loss. I was at my mother's side 16 months ago when she passed away. I was also at my mother inlaws side when she passed away twelve years ago. They were both 89 years old.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
25 Mar 17
My last surviving Great Grandma is 95 right now, it wa sso sad seeing her last visit as i knew she did not know who i was, but she did remember i was related to my Grandpa she thought i was my dad, i never have had someone mistake me for him before as i dont think we really look alike.
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
25 Mar 17
She saw your father's look in you. It's sad when they don't know us at the end.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
26 Mar 17
@1creekgirl May God bless you with courage and peace of mind to face the loss.
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@LadyDuck (471601)
• Switzerland
26 Mar 17
@1creekgirl I hope that my mom will not suffer when her moment will come.
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
26 Mar 17
Thanks, she actually did suffer for a while, but she was so determined to keep going.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
25 Mar 17
She lived a long life, not everyone can. Sorry for your loss.
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
25 Mar 17
Thanks, it is a little easier when a person has a long life.
@anushreem (333)
• Mumbai, India
27 Mar 17
May her soul rest in peace. She must be a strong lady to tackle such difficulties at that age.
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
28 Mar 17
She was one of the most determined people I knew.
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
25 Mar 17
It's strange when you know it's coming and you really don't want her suffering to continue, but it's still hard.
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@abhinalstrikr (4111)
• India
28 Mar 17
May her body and soul rest in peace .sad to be not able to see last moment
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
25 Mar 17
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though you know it is coming it is never easy to say good bye to our loved ones. She lived a long life. 
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
26 Mar 17
Yes, I know she"s in heaven tonight.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
26 Mar 17
I'm so sorry. :-( But I believe she is at peace with the Savior now...
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
25 Mar 17
i am in awe of such people, people who lived long lives overcoming so many things through willpower
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@1creekgirl (41466)
• United States
25 Mar 17
She definitely had a strong will, but I know a lot of it was God's mercy.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50317)
• United States
25 Mar 17
It is very comforting to know she belonged to Jesus
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