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DainBramaged

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28. Yep. My Mom's 'helpers' were wonderful

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 01:58 PM

Sep 2012

She never complained about anything while she endured her last days. All she wanted was to watch her beloved Yankees until she slipped into a coma. Her helpers were crying when they called me to tell me she had passed.

For those who think DU is just politics, check your assholery at the door.

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A sweet lesson on patience. [View all] DainBramaged Sep 2012 OP

My co-workers are going to wonder why I'm crying..... Avalux Sep 2012 #1

Sharing everywhere - garthranzz Sep 2012 #2

I want this to be real. reflection Sep 2012 #3

A sense of the authentically sacred shows us how small things are important and quite powerful. nt patrice Sep 2012 #4

One of the most beautiful stories I've read this year. DainBramaged Sep 2012 #7

There is real magic in this story. That's an odd thing about life; you don't patrice Sep 2012 #9

Thank you for sharing. CrispyQ Sep 2012 #5

Thank you for this, wendylaroux Sep 2012 #6

Thank you for posting. Raster Sep 2012 #8

Made me cry, too. StrictlyRockers Sep 2012 #10

I think I saw this before but I'm still crying malaise Sep 2012 #11

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Before you start insulting DUers, you might do a bit of research. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #14

How tired can you be? You only just got here. nt msanthrope Sep 2012 #15

Hey, you Mopar151 Sep 2012 #19

Well I like you just fine. ebuendia Sep 2012 #21

Empathy is a major issue in this election Mopar151 Sep 2012 #23

It should be a major issue for everyone, all their lives. redqueen Sep 2012 #48

Right on the mark TIR .001 Datum -A- Mopar151 Sep 2012 #62

Do you have any other prohibitions, peeves etc. that we should know about? Vinnie From Indy Sep 2012 #31

Thanks for showing up to fix things, Mr. Helper! Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #33

ROFLMAO dogday Sep 2012 #42

I didn't see anyone bickering until you decided to attack someone who posted sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #34

I'd ask you to refer to the Metathread on this OP. moriah Sep 2012 #37

Just for you: freshwest Sep 2012 #52

They don't call us Control-Z Sep 2012 #64

I liked the story. reflection Sep 2012 #24

Two words and Merry Christmas isn't your first guess DainBramaged Sep 2012 #26

Turns out this one is actually true. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #13

Thank you for finding the snopes link. xxqqqzme Sep 2012 #17

Don't be so quick ebuendia Sep 2012 #20

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You've made a mistake. This is DEMOCRATIC Underground. Petty Dictatorship Underground is next door nolabear Sep 2012 #40

ROFLMFAO!!!! Oh, and BTW for the magnificent one: freshwest Sep 2012 #53

I prefer Armchair Despot Underground myself ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2012 #63

OMG, stop your crying. JNelson6563 Sep 2012 #50

+1. Yes, it was a very nice thread until the disruptor appeared. Still a good OP. freshwest Sep 2012 #58

Match the words shit of and full and you'll be able to piece their puzzles together. DainBramaged Sep 2012 #29

Yup. I've seen this posted in many places, and had looked it up several years ago. MineralMan Sep 2012 #39

I love his story riverbendviewgal Sep 2012 #16

I had the opportunity to volunteer at a hospice a few years ago. yends21012 Sep 2012 #18

I've been wondering how does a person get into a hospice and how long they're allowed to stay... freshwest Sep 2012 #59

Sniff. warrior1 Sep 2012 #22

I'm glad tavalon Sep 2012 #44

The lady is in great hands at the hospice lunatica Sep 2012 #25

Yep. My Mom's 'helpers' were wonderful DainBramaged Sep 2012 #28

"In a fignt, it's all about heart" Mopar151 Sep 2012 #30

They are angels. We had them come when an older family member was sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #35

I called them a week and a half ago for my dad, whom I've been caring for for eight and a kas125 Sep 2012 #55

That is wonderful, kas, I am so glad they are helping you at this difficult time. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #56

Thanks, Sabrina. I don't know how they do what they do, I know I couldn't. kas125 Sep 2012 #57

hugs to you DainBramaged Maine-ah Sep 2012 #45

Very happy to know this is a true story. MuseRider Sep 2012 #32

Very touching. Whovian Sep 2012 #36

Thanks for posting this....REALLY sorry you're not allowed to participate in this thread.... Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #38

+1 freshwest Sep 2012 #60

I'm glad no one is here seeing me read this! Auntie Bush Sep 2012 #41

I've seen this many times and I don't even care if tavalon Sep 2012 #43

The meaning of life... kentuck Sep 2012 #46

Well advised to think of it long before that day to appreciate living more. freshwest Sep 2012 #61

Read it before bawling then..... a kennedy Sep 2012 #47

That was truly lovely. JNelson6563 Sep 2012 #49

My eyes filled with tears after reading thank you for this kimbutgar Sep 2012 #51

sweet. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #54