If you've lost a parent...... Update post 143, more ?s

[sunshine873]

No advice beyond that of previous posters. Just wanted to say I'm so sorry you're having to go through this & send lots of hugs.

[sunshine873]

No advice beyond that of previous posters. Just wanted to say I'm so sorry you're having to go through this & send lots of hugs.

[mytwosons]

I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you and praying you find peace.

[g-mama]

Oh my gosh, I don't have the words to convey how sorry I am. I can only imagine.

I lost my mom nine years ago.

I wish I had the special recipes for foods I loved that she made - family recipes or things she just had in her head but not on paper.

I also wish there were more photos of my mom and I together.

You will be in my prayers, mama.

[o_mom]

I'm so sorry.

[Indianamom2]

I am so very, very sorry. You seem so incredibly strong.

I think the things you are doing sound wonderful. I guess that I would want pictures and video added to that list. That's something I've been thinking about as it is, because I know that I'm usually the one behind the camera and my kids have few pictures of me with them.

Is there anything you need? I think you're in my neck of the woods (sort of). Can we help in any way? You will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers...

[ourbabygirl]

I, too, am so sorry you and your family are going through this.

Like PP, I would say if there's any way to give your kids some special recipes recipes (of foods they like) that you've written out so they can see your handwriting, that would be awesome. If it's not possible to still write, can you be videotaped making something?

Hugs and prayers to you...

[sste]

Eilily, pp have great ideas. I have nothing to add except that you HAVE left a legacy already. Nothing is more important than early childhood. Your children are on the right path and will have the benefits of a wonderful, nurturing start their whole lives. That is quite a legacy.

[hellokitty]

I'm so sorry that you are in the situation where you are having to deal with this. Sending lots of thoughts your way.

I think that your list and all the others that ppl have suggested are wonderful ideas.

Another idea that may be nice is just putting together a memory box of small things. Write a letter that goes with it to explain the importance of those items in the box. If anything, I'm sure that you are already trying to spend as much time as possible with your kids. I think that those memories of time spent with you will be greatly cherished by them.

[SnuggleBuggles]

I am so, so sorry.