The timing is never good

[csquared]

Here it is, a brand new year. We should be thinking about the future, cheer and good fortune. Instead, I bring sad news.

My Mom passed away this morning.

I knew this was coming. Her dementia took a major turn for the worse last January. We were forced to put her in a nursing home. Her condition slowly deteriorating.

I am going to try and not look at this as a sad thing or an ill omen for the year. It is a good thing. She has been released and is in a better place.

I already has two things happen today that made me smile. Then I came here and I found Teysa's post. It made me laugh.

Life is too short. Hug someone and tell them you love them. Bring a smile to someone's face and share the laughter.

So post a laugh and send thoughts and prayers of happiness to my Dad and my siblings.

Yes, 2014 will be a year of laughter.

[Marmalady]

I'm so sorry for your loss, csquared. I know you said that you knew it was coming, but we never think it's going to be 'today', do we?

Sending big hugs to you and all your family.

[taxguykarl]

My condolences.

[MoonCat]

Very sorry to hear that. As you said, she's no longer hurting, but it takes a while to get used to the loss of your mom.

[DeltaSierra]

My condolences and hugs. You have the right mindset - she's in a better place now.

[Pixilated]

I'm sorry for your loss, csquared. But you are right: she is in a better place now.

[RootedPhoenix]

*hugs, squishy ones* <3

[Mytical]

Missed this thread somehow . *hugs* I am sorry for your loss.

[morgana]

Very sorry, csquared. I know your pain, and your decision to choose joy. My mother passed in November and I made the same choice.

Much joy and laughter to you, and many good memories. Oh, and (((((((hugs))))).