Left unspoken

@Lucky15 (37374)
Philippines
September 27, 2017 4:22pm CST
They haunt me more than the words I accidentally spoken. Me and @LadyDuck were having this sort of convo with regards to our loved ones. I have come to realize some thing, the words that were left unspoken before a loved one died. Our mother died June 29, 2003, 6 in the morning. She was at home, was brought home since the doctor told us, honestly told us that there was no chance for our mom to recover, she has been in coma for a week. Oxygen tank and ambu bags were big help to have her hand in there for more days, that more family and friends can somehow see her alive. What had in me for more than a decade are words that was never said to her when I had the chance to talk with her before she went into coma. Lesson learned the hard way indeed and now I have to be more vocal, coz I might not have the time again.
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19 responses
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
Very sad that you could not say what you wanted to say to your Mom. I was lucky that I had a chance to talk and see my Mom and my Dad before they passed.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
you are lucky that you got the chance marlina, the feeling that i felt is just heartbreaking :(
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Sep 17
Does this ever touch a spot, down in my heart! Before my mother passed away, I had to go have my eye examined. I had a dark spot in my vision, that wouldn't go away. That day, Mom was in the ICU, not speaking but slowly drifting away. When my appointment was over, I rushed home to find a message, that our mother had passed away. Had I not gone to that doctor, I'd have seen Mom alive, one last time
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
my hugs for you kharla
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Oct 17
@Lucky15 Thank you, Reine. I really miss that woman and didn't see her alive, ever again.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Oct 17
We learn as we go. There are things we only realize when it is too late in some cases but we can use what we learned in other future situations.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
18 Jan 18
@Lucky15 Welcome back!
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
16 Jan 18
I agree :)
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
18 Jan 18
@1hopefulman thank you sir! :D
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
27 Sep 17
so sorry.Yes not only you but many out there who loss the mom and dad.Same here.I did not have a chance to say I love you etc. But these things happen.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
some things are bound to happen indeed sir fred :(
@just4him (317245)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Sep 17
It's sad the words left unsaid. I'm glad you've become more vocal.
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@just4him (317245)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Oct 17
@Lucky15 That's a start.
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
not that much yet, but i know i am getting there ;/
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Sep 17
Sorry to hear that. Do you miss your mom?
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
i do bhem ;/
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
10 Oct 17
@Lucky15 Oh, for sure wherever she is now, she surely misses you as well. Hugs for you friend.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
2 Oct 17
Yes, it is important to open up about our feelings with our loved ones..
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
and i should have done it ;/
@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
28 Sep 17
Thank you for mentioning me. I agree, it's harder when you have not a last moment to say farewell. The last word to say "I loved you so much". It's better to talk until we can, because we do not know when the moment will come.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
and show our love to them before it is too late ;/
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 17
I'm sorry to hear that. I believe it's a lesson for all of us, we never know when our time or their time will come.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
lesson that is heartbreakingly learned ;(
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
I’m sorry to hear that Reine-san. :(
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
16 Jan 18
it is okay sol san
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
28 Sep 17
I was able to do that with my father, but not with my mother. She knew how much I loved her and visits me in my dreams and in other ways. I'm at peace.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
10 Oct 17
@Lucky15 I hope so. Your mother would want it that way.
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
being at peace, that is struggling now, but i know i will be soon
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• Philippines
28 Sep 17
We do sometimes take moments for granted. Only to find out that it's too late. Whatever it is that you wished to tell your Mom, she already know it by now. Hugs.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
sigh, i agree. we missed those moments and regrets follow thank you
@Kandae11 (55175)
28 Sep 17
My mother lives overseas for many years now - but we talk on the phone every day.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
always find time to talk to her, you are doing great :)
@YrNemo (20255)
27 Dec 17
Come checking, haven't seen you for a while and a bit curious.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
16 Jan 18
hey darcy, I miss you have you been well?
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
28 Sep 17
Many people regret the same way. We have to express our love to our loved ones in words and in deeds every day as long as we live.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
sigh. yes, i have been more vocal to them, to my siblings :)
@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
28 Sep 17
I imagine most if all of us do end up making that mistake. Glad you are trying harder to not make the mistake again. We tend to take things for granted.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
because we think there is more time ;/
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
28 Sep 17
of course your mother knew how you felt, words unspoken.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
I know she is now :)
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
28 Sep 17
You can still tell your Mom those words you failed to tell her when she was still alive; in your prayers!
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
yes...through prayers
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@Kosgey (1706)
28 Sep 17
Yes, now is your time to tell what you didn't tell your mother.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
through prayers :)