My mom passed away yesterday.

[tk2kewl]

:cry: I will miss her.



Rita A. Keane 9/7/1940 - 12/1/2005

[mzmolly]

1. I am so sorry.

:(

[Debau2005]

You are in my thoughts.

I am sorry for your loss.

[Bunny]

2. Oh gosh, I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[sabra]

3. Oh my, my condolences to you and your family.

peace. :-(

[hiaasenrocks]

4. My condolences. :(

[LisaLynne]

5. Oh, I'm so sorry.

My thoughts are with you and all those who will miss her.

[bigscott]

8. my thoughts and prayers

:cry:

[snacker]

6. I'm so sorry....

losing a parent is heartbreaking. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

[Lannes]

7. Im sorry tk2kewl

My condolences to you and your family.

[SW FL Dem]

9. I am so sorry for your loss

You have a lovely family. I hope they will be a comfort in this difficult time.

[readmylips]

10. Beautiful Photo...

Your Mom will always live in your heart.

[soothsayer]

11. I'm so sorry. This will be a tough season. My heart goes

out to you. Lost dad last Nov. First year is hard.

[sui generis]

12. I can see where you get your goodness

my condolences; from your Mom's bio it looks like a lot of people have lost someone special. My heart is with you -

:grouphug:

[tk2kewl]

162. thank you. my mom has dozens and dozens of friends

many of which that i don't even know thanks to her charity work.

[flamingyouth]

13. I'm so sorry for your loss

Your mom sounds like a wonderful person and an inspiration to us all. I hope that your memories and the love of friends and family can bring you some comfort in this difficult time. :hug:

[tk2kewl]

163. mom was a quitely inspirational person who epitomized I Corinthians 13

thanks for the kind thoughts

[AlCzervik]

14. I am so sorry

you're in my thoughts and so is your Mom.

[Mutley]

15. Oh, I'm so sorry!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[ewagner]

16. Please accept

my deepest sympathies....as a member of DU, we all share your loss.

[TomInTib]

17. Seems like she touched all the bases. A life well lived.

We only get one mother and you got lucky.

[tk2kewl]

169. thanks...

you're right i was very fortunate

[babylonsister]

18. Aw, tk2kewl, I am so very sorry for your loss.

It's very hard to say goodbye to parents; I lost my mom in 1990. My thoughts are with you and your family. :hug:

[tk2kewl]

171. If I remember right you were originally a Long Islander, right?

my parents lived not far from Babylon, in Brightwaters on the canal with the gazebos right off of Montauk Hwy.

Thanks for your kind thoughts.

[Writer]

19. I am so sorry.

What a wonderful family you have.

[loudsue]

20. I'm so sorry, 2kewl. She was so young, too.

:hug: It is really really hard to lose your mom. There's only one of 'em. Been there, done that. :hug:

O8) May her soul rest in peace and love. O8)

[tk2kewl]

176. thanks so much...

she was definitely too young. we were all lucky to know her. it's a great loss for us but she has suffered through so i am happy she is in piece

[Maggie_May]

21. I am truley sorry

I know that words of wisdom do not help at this time. Its hard around the Holidays I know I lost a two brothers. Just remember the good times and keep a ear open it seems to me they are aways around.

[tk2kewl]

178. losing siblings must be very difficult

i have not had that experience

i know it has been hard on my mom's sister. it was just the two of them and my mom was the baby girl 5 years younger

[graywarrior]

22. Very sorry to hear that.

[LisaM]

23. I am so sorry.

The obituary brought a tear to my eye. I am very sorry for you, but your memories must really be wonderful. I wish I had known your mother. Is that your dad holding on to her? She looks so LOVED.

[tk2kewl]

180. that is my dad

this has been very hard on dad. he has always been a tough guy, but also always very concerned of being alone. my wife and i will need to make sure he has us for company in the coming weeks and months. fortunately we live near by.

[cal04]

24. I'm so sorry tk

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
:hug:

[rockymountaindem]

25. I'm so sorry

May her memory be a blessing.

[Redstone]

26. Allow me to add my condolences, if you would.

Your mom looked like she was a lot of fun. Hope you and the rest of your family recover from this loss as quickly as possible.

Go easy, Mrs Keane.

Redstone

[tk2kewl]

184. thanks Redstone

she finally does get a chance to go easy; not something she has had an opportunity to due for a long time

[ultraist]

27. My sympathies go out to you and your family

:hug:

[cry baby]

28. My heart goes out to you and your family.

That is a beautiful photo.

I'm sorry your heart is broken.:cry:

[MuseRider]

29. What a lovely family.

I am sorry. Please take care and know that we care about you.

[Catherine Vincent]

30. sorry to hear that

My condolences.:(

[pacalo]

31. So sorry...

Bless your heart. :cry:

[Batgirl]

32. It sounds like she was a wonderful woman who lived well

and made the most of her time here. My sympathy and good wishes to you and your family.

[WarNoMore]

33. I'm so sorry.

My heart goes out to you. I lost my mother last spring.

[tk2kewl]

188. thank you.

i hope your family is recovering from your loss and carrying on your mom's traditions


peace

[Blue Diadem]

34. Oh tk2kewl, I'm so sorry.

:hug:

As time passes, your memories of her goodness will comfort you. She sounds like a wonderful lady..I wish I could have met her.

Again, my condolences to you and your family.

[tk2kewl]

190. thanks. she was a wonderful lady

and mom has dozens of friends thanks to her caring and charitable ways. i don't even know half of the people who feel she made a difference in their lives

[mtnester]

35. I lost my Mom last year without warning, so I KNOW

what kind of upcoming year you are going to have.

If you want to chat anytime, please do. Be warned, I am pretty straightforward about when it gets better (it does not), when you get mad (I have not yet), who you will blame (you will), etc.

Blessings to you.

[BigMcLargehuge]

36. Please accept the condolences of the McLargehuge family

[displacedtexan]

37. So sorry for your loss, tk2kewl.

Our thoughts are with you.

[mmonk]

38. My sympathy for your loss.

[classof56]

39. What a beautiful lady your mother was, in every way.

I share your sense of loss and sadness and while I would not be so bold as to say I know how you feel, I do know the sorrow of losing someone dearly loved, especially a mother. May I share this with you? My mom died a little over two years ago, and even now she appears to me in my dreams with great frequency. In a way, it's as though she is still with me, watching over me and a part of her will never truly be gone. May you take some comfort remembering all the years your mother was with you and the joy she brought you and that you gave to her.

Blessings.

[tk2kewl]

189. thanks so much

i hope to have great dreams about mom. i still occasionally have dreams of my grandparents some of whom died as much as 25 years ago. those dreams are usually very comforting.

[qanda]

40. I'm so sorry

My condolences to you and your entire family.

[Brewman_Jax]

41. My condolences

[Cleita]

42. My condolences.

What a nice family you all look like.

[ernstbass]

43. My thoughts are with you

I'm so very sorry for your loss

[TK421]

44. I'm very sorry. I'll keep you in my thoughts

[soup]

45. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you for taking the time to share the picture and the link. It sounds like she was a beautiful woman, inside and out.

My condolences. :hug:

[winga222]

46. I'm so very sorry

You're in my thoughts. That's a lovely family photo. I hope it brings you comfort, with happy memories overcoming the current sadness.

[gulfcoastliberal]

47. My deepest sympathies.

My dad has terminal cancer, so I'm trying to spend as much time with him as I can. Stay strong.

[tk2kewl]

193. make sure you do that

your dad will be glad you did and i am sure you will gain a lot of wisdom from your dad.

also, be sure you have things set up ahead of time with doctors and hospice care. we thought we did but things deteriorated very quickly for my mom after she got into the hospital on monday and she had some very bad pain on wednesday that we and the hospital were not prepared to deal with quickly enough. no one should need to deal with that in a hospital. thankfully a friend of my mom's who has owned and operated a nursing home for over 25 years and another friend from childhood who is a PA were at the hospital at the time and knew what needed to be done and got the hospital to get into action quickly. i just wish we were more prepared for her ahead of time.

[texpatriot2004]

48. My sympathies for your loss nm

[w8liftinglady]

49. She sounds like she was a very giving,loving woman...

It's hard to lose a parent.Try to focus on the good she accomplished in her life,both to your family and others.Each of these memories is a gift from her,a way to carry you through the tough times.

[tk2kewl]

194. thanks for the caring thoughts

may God or whomever (if anyone/thing) is looking over us, protect your son

[prairierose]

50. I'm so sorry for your loss...

:hug:

[lucca]

51. I am sorry for the loss of your dear Mother.

After reading about your Mother's life, I must say that she was quite a remarkable person.
What a wonderful life she led; from educator to helping people in need.

I know that you must be very proud of your Mother.

[tk2kewl]

195. she was a good person

she will be missed by many people. but there are always good people who step up. we just need to encourage more of them.

thank you so much for your king thoughts

[katinmn]

52. I'm so sorry, tk2kewl

From the notice I can tell your mom was a very wonderful, smart, energetic and giving person. What a rare combination.

It's a tremendous loss not only for your family but the entire community and all the kids she taught and influenced over the years.

Warm thoughts to you in this difficult time.

:grouphug:

[soleft]

53. Deepest sympathies for your loss

Wishing you comfort and peace

:hug:

[sdfernando]

54. I'm so sorry for your loss

I know what you are going through. I lost my mother on 1/20/05 (inauguation day). The next few days I was pretty numb but then got highly emotional. I miss her a lot and think of her often. Be strong and always remember what a good soul she has.

Peace

[laruemtt]

55. i am so very sorry.

she looks like she was a happy woman and i'm sure you deserve a lot of the credit for that. :hug:

[mongo]

56. I'm very sorry for your loss

My heart goes out to you and your family.

[Spazito]

57. I am very sorry for your loss

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[northerdar]

58. I know it hurts beyond any expression of words.

I can see you have many friends on DU and I just saw your post on your mom. Please know that in time, and I can not say when it will be, you will have less hurt and more joy of remembering the wonderful times like in your picture you posted. I know because I lost my 26 year old son, my mother in law, my dad, my dog and my husband all within 17 months. The hurt of loss never really goes away but it becomes softer than the agonizing silent cry we feel in our heart when we think of them when they first pass on. May you have much support and know others care. I do.

[jbnow]

88. We should never lose our sons

and I am so sorry. Not to downplay the loss of your husband, your life partner, or his mom or the dog that can bring comfort.

But losing a child is so out of the order of things.

[renate]

97. you surely know whereof you speak

That advice is especially meaningful coming from someone with your experience. I'm so truly sorry for your sorrow as well as for tk2kewl's.

I think you're right... the pain does become softer. After a while it's no longer feels like a body blow to think of your loved one and realize they're gone... it does take some time, though.

Mrs. Keane sounds like such a lovely woman whom it would have been an honor to know.

[tk2kewl]

197. wow...

i am glad you have a support network. you must have wondered if you would ever find peace. i don't know why the world can be so cruel. and how knowing it can be so, so many people still don't give a damn and pursue personal wealth and power rather than help others. we all deserve caring and have an obligation (hopefully a desire) to provide it to others.

thank you so much for your caring thoughts

[Hepburn]

59. OMG...I am so sorry!

My deepest condolances to you, your family and loved ones. I am so very, very sorry. She looks like she was a very wonderful lady! I lost my mom a few years ago and I know how hard this must be for you.

[abluelady]

60. I'm so sorry.

Losing a parent is very hard.

[OzarkDem]

61. A wonderful woman

She sounds like a very accomplished, loving, caring person who did much for her community.

So sorry for your loss and please share condolences with everyone in your family.

Let's also push our legislators harder to end cancer.

[Individualist]

62. I'm so very sorry

Christmas will be difficult for you this year, but I hope you will be comforted by memories of Christmases you shared together. My mom died in Dec. '96.

[ProSense]

63. My condolences. n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

64. No one who hasn't experienced a death of a parent can understand

its profound impact. In addition to the mourning and sadness, there are unexpected blows. Suddenly we are on our own, with no one who knows us from infancy. Suddenly, psychologically, we have to join the older generation, whatever our age.

Sometimes when a mother dies, another impact is that the family communication weakens. Often the matriarch is the one who sees to it that all the uncles and aunts and cousins are in the loop and keep their ties alive. When this happens, someone else must step in to take over that role.

My heart goes out to you and your family. She looks like a lovely, warm woman and will obviously leave an unfillable gap.

[dumbshrub]

65. I'm so sorry

She sounds like a gem who will be missed by many.

[seabeyond]

66. I will miss her. ........ yes you will

and i am sorry for you and yours. what a beautiful picture in honor of. look at all those beautiful faces in happiness, joy and love. this is what she lived. what a clessing.

take care of each other

thank you for sharing you mother with us.

[DemExpat]

67. So very sorry, tk2kewl,,,

Lovely picture, and Rita sounds like a most wonderful person.

:hug:

DemEx

[emdee]

68. I'm so sorry for your loss....

You have a very nice-looking family.
Prayers for you all...
emdee

[wryter2000]

69. I'm sorry

Losses are hardest at this time of year.

DU has a bereavement group, I believe. You might want to check in there for some :grouphug:

[SharonRB]

70. I'm so sorry for your loss, tk

[Peter Frank]

71. I lost my Mom last year, and know what you're going through...

I wish you peace

[H2O Man]

72. I am sorry for your loss.

The loss of a parent is very hard.

[npincus]

73. I am so sorry.

My condolences to you and your family.

[PATRICK]

74. Those of us who have already lost parents

I am sure feel very deeply for your loss.

[indie_voter]

My deepest condolences

I am so very sorry.

Thank you for sharing her picture.

I lost my dad last year, I understand how painful this is. I wish you and your family all the best.

[schmuls]

75. So sorry to hear this - I said a prayer for you.

[Hobarticus]

76. I am so sorry for you and your family's loss...

May her memories bring you comfort this season.

My mother passed in September. It gets easier...never forget: she loves you very, very much.

:hug:

[Speed8098]

77. I'm sorry

I hate to see anyone lose their mother.

[Historic NY]

78. Sorry for your loss, I know its tough

at this time of the year.

[Rainscents]

79. I am so sorry to hear your lost

My prayer are with you and your family.

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

80. I am so sorry for your loss.

My thoughts are with you and yours.

:hug:

[MissMarple]

81. I am so sorry.

You have a lovely family. You all look like such good and happy people. God bless.

[One_of_8]

82. What a wonderful woman

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Hamlette]

83. what a beautiful family, I'm sorry for your loss...

The older I get the more I appreciate family. It is (should be) our shelter. Makes the loss so much harder.

You never get over it. My father died two years ago. He had one of those lingering illnesses and deaths and for a long time I could only remember him when he was ill and dying. Over time those memories have faded and I most often remember the good times. Hopefully that will happen for you too.

[DeepModem Mom]

84. I'm so sorry, tk -- it's clear from the Newsday obituary...

that you were blessed with a wonderful mother, and many others were blessed by her love, friendship, and service.

[cfield]

85. My deepest sympathies

May you be strong in such a difficult time!

:hug:

[pitohui]

86. i'm sorry to hear that

<hugs>

[Solly Mack]

87. My deepest condolences

(((((((((Keane Family))))))))

[uppityperson]

89. So sorry, tough losing a mom.

hugs to you and so sorry. She was way to young.

[jbnow]

90. Condolences. You will always miss her

and always love her.
The pain eases.

I lost my mom in 1990. For years I still reached for the phone to call her.

As soon as my mom died several people had a vision or dream of her, not all even knew she was dying. They all had in common her smiling or laughing and "JOY" as well as FREE or freedom.

I know that is true. Your mom is still smiling and her love flows freely.

But still we miss them her.

Peace to you all.

[Window]

91. Sincere condolences

to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.




Peace

[gardenista]

92. Wow, I'm really sorry.

She looks like a lovely person, and your family looks so happy together. She seems to have raised four beautiful, healthy, happy children. I'm sure you will miss her terribly.

I hope you good memories, and the love of your family, will help comfort you through this difficult time.

May your mom rest in peace.

[Coventina]

93. Hugs and sympathy/empathy.

lost my mother two years ago, DU helped get me through it.

:hug:

[Hissyspit]

94. T.K. I am sure she was very proud of you and your values and activism.

I will never forget all of us flagging down cabs in D.C. against Karl Rove's wishes. It's one of my favorite memories.

Best to your family.

[bunkerbuster1]

95. Rest in Peace, Rita Keane

I am so sorry for your loss, tk2kewl.

[GreenPartyVoter]

96. I am so sorry :^( *hugs*

[Kadie]

98. I am so sorry for your loss.

You and your family will be in my thoughts. Take Care.

[in_cog_ni_to]

99. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[helderheid]

I am so sorry! My thoughts are with you.

[LeftCoast]

100. I'm so very sorry for your loss

I just lost my Dad earlier in the year. Please know that my heart goes out to you in this time of pain.

:hug:

[Imagevision]

101. T.K. My heart and prayers to you and your mom...

[lectrobyte]

102. So sorry.

[AZBlue]

103. I'm so so sorry

:cry:

[Janice325]

104. I'm so sorry for your loss

My mom passed away 15 years ago. My partner's elderly mom died about 18 monthss ago. She and her husband (i.e., my partner's dad) had just moved up from New Orleans 5 months previously.
It's never easy.
You are in my thoughts.

[LunaC]

105. Hoping this brings you peace and comfort

OLD SOULS

by Paul Williams


Our love is an old love.
It’s older than all our years.
I have seen in strange young eyes
familiar tears.

We’re old souls in a new life.
They gave us a new life to live and learn.
Some time to touch old friends
and still return.

Our paths have crossed and parted.
This love was started
long, long ago.
In its story lives are pages.
Fill them up.
May ours turn slow.

Our love is a strong love.
We give it all and still receive.
So with empty arms
we must still believe.

All souls last forever
So we need never fear goodbye.
A kiss when you must go.
No tears....
In time we kiss hello.

[Emit]

106. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. n/t

[Sapphocrat]

107. She sounds like a wonderful woman.

What a beautiful tribute you linked to, tk. Sounds like the world lost somebody pretty special, too.

I'm so sorry.

[Sequoia]

108. I am so sorry.

I still miss my mother and think about her often. Peace to you and your family.

[spuddonna]

109. I am so sorry for your loss...

Your mother, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers...

[im10ashus]

110. My deepest condolences.

May she rest in peace.

:hug:

[Pam-Moby]

111. tk2kewl I am very sorry for your loss.

:cry:

[SmokingJacket]

112. I can tell her family made her happy.

Best wishes to you.
:hug:

[FreedomAngel82]

113. Aw I'm so sorry

:( :hug:

[SidDithers]

114. Condolences, tk2kwel....nt

Sid

[Kingshakabobo]

115. My deepest condolences.

:grouphug:

[lildreamer316]

116. So sorry...

I have lost both parents now; Dad in 94 and Mother Jan.2,2004 (a week after my son was born). I feel your pain. Feel free to PM me to talk anytime.Really.

[newyawker99]

117. I send my condolences to you and your family.

May your mother rest in peace.



:hug: :cry:

[Bombero1956]

119. Sincerely sorry

to hear of your loss. Peace to you and your family.

[mopaul]

118. ...if we never meet again this side of heaven

If We Never Meet Again This Side Of Heaven



Soon we'll come to the end of life's journey
And perhaps we'll never meet anymore
'Til we gather in heaven's bright city
Far away on that beautiful shore

If we never meet again this side of heaven
As we struggle through this world and its strife
There's another meeting place somewhere in heaven
By the river of life

Where the charming roses bloom forever
And where separation come no more
If we never meet again this side of heaven
I will meet you on that beautiful shore

Oh so often we are parted with sorrow
And action often quietens our pain
But we never shall sorrow in heaven
God be with you till we meet again

.....my deepest sympathies

[Zynx]

120. So sorry to hear that.

I hope you will find strength in your time of need.

[SPKrazy]

121. I'm really sorry!

My Mom passed away Oct. 10 of 2005.

May 27 1934-Oct 10 2005

5.5 years ago she found out she had Ovarian Cancer. She fought it hard. My Dad said that she set 3 goals:

1. See her 70th birthday
2. See her 50th wedding anniversary.
3. See her only grandson turn 5.

She saw all three before she died.

We miss her too!

122. Sorry for your loss

My father died a few years ago, and he came to me in a dream at least once for sure. I feel they keep their bonds with us from the spirit world.

[Swamp Rat]

123. .

:hug:

[Saphire]

124. bless your heart. I'm so sorry.

[donheld]

125. You all are in my thoughts

May she be at peace.

[tavalon]

126. My condolences

Take care of yourself during this difficult time.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

127. May she rest in peace. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[nofurylike]

128. my deepest condolences

[MissWaverly]

129. what a loving family

a tribute to your mom! Just do what you can, chill out, don't try to
be super person and anyone that gives you a hard time, put them on
the other side of your emotional barrier. They will come out of the
woodwork, just smile and go on and do what's right for you. If you
want 2 dozen purple monkeys at the service, it's okay, whatever feels
right for you. Good Luck!

[NNN0LHI]

130. My deepest condolences to you and your family

Take care and see you later.

Don

[Greybnk48]

131. so sorry!!

I know how it feels.

[Neecy]

132. thinking of you, and your family

Sending many, many hugs....

[Cha]

133. I'm sorry for your

loss, tk2kewl :hug: ..And that is a beautiful picture of your family. She sounds like a wonderful woman..how fortunate to have her for a MOM.

[goclark]

134. Your Mom was a special gift, I can tell by her

beautiful smile.

Prayers and Memories of the Good Times You Shared

[lostnfound]

135. 65 is too young and she looked like a nice person.

I am very sorry.

It probably won't help right now, nothing does, but she's going to live on in your heart in a very special way.

[RazzleDazzle]

136. Oh! She's lovely.

Looks very sweet and gentle, and has a beautiful smile she obviously passed on to some of her beautiful children.

I am so sorry and offer my sincerest condolences.

[hlthe2b]

137. I'm so sorry... both my parents died the same year...

in 1987. In many ways it still seems like yesterday. May the good memories sustain and heal you.

[Ferret Annica]

138. Stay strong

My Mom died April 1, 2003. She was 67. I know how hard a time this is for you. My deepest condolences.

Just take things one step at a time and keep thoughts of her close to warm your heart to help you get through the holidays.

[proud2BlibKansan]

139. Oh how sad

I am so sorry.

[bluedawg12]

140. The bluedog family sends our deepest sympathy to you and your

family.

This will be a very hard Christmas season for your family- you will all be in our prayers.

What a wonderul picture of your mom, a lovely lady with a handsome family.

I can never find the right words to ease your pain, but please know that I have been there and I do understand. Poppa bluedawg is in heaven and we miss him but he is at peace and over time so is our family.

God bless you and yours.

Bluedoggy

[Carla in Ca]

141. A wonderful photo

My husband and I are so sorry. What a great lady she was. We will be happy to donate to her charity. Bless you.

[blonndee]

142. Oh, I am so sorry! Your family is beautiful.

You all look so happy and it's obvious there's so much love among you all. My deepest condolences on your loss.

[Raine]

143. Aw

I'm so sorry. :hug:

[redwitch]

144. I am so sorry for your loss.

Her obituary was wonderful- she really lived a full life, I wish for the sake of those who loved her that it could have been longer. My mom passed away last December, two weeks before Christmas. I miss her very much. It has been a tough year without her and this year's holdidays will be hard too. But I have had wonderful dreams about her and they make my heart a little lighter. May you be blessed with the comfort of family and dear friends who help to ease the ache in the days ahead. Hold tight to the good memories. Love does not die!
:hug: and peace to you.

[ourbluenation]

145. Norcal love coming your way - what a handsome family she has...

I'm so sorry....much love.

[applegrove]

146. I'm so sorry. What a lovely looking family.

[seito]

147. What a beautiful photo

I am so sorry for your loss :hug:

[Terre]

148. Loving thoughts sent to you and yours

The pain will pass with time, and the longing for her will pop up when you least expect it.

It's been almost 10 years since my own mom passed away, and it seems like yesterday - especially over the holidays.

She'll never really leave you - I know mine hasn't. Be sure and pay attention to your dreams, 'cause that's most likely when she'll pay you a visit.

Take care of yourself.

[carpetbagger]

149. I'm very sorry.

BTW, my dad lived in Cambria Heights in the 1940s, and was a year older than your mother. Small world.

[Lorien]

150. I'm so sorry for your loss

she looks like such a wonderfully kindhearted woman, and she raised a beautiful family (and obviously a wise and thoughtful son). Condolences to the entire Keane clan. :hug: :grouphug:

[roguevalley]

151. So young and pretty. This is so sad. I am so sorry for your loss.

[leesa]

152. Very sorry. She left behind a lovely family.

[Dilligent]

153. My condolences N/T

[DanCa]

154. Hugs - if it's okay i will say a prayer for her tonight.

Peace, gentleness, hope, and love. Hang in there it'll get better.

[Habibi]

155. Oh, damn, that sucks!

And she was so young, too. I lost my mom 2 years ago, aged 72, kickin' young thang.

Stay close to your family now; she probably would appreciate that. Be well. It will be very hard for a while. I'm not a religious person, much, but I think we will be reunited with our loved ones somehow.

Bless!

[nicknameless]

156. Oh, tk2kewl. I am so very sorry for your loss :(

:hug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

157. My condolences to you and your family tk2kewl.

:hug:

[Samantha]

158. There are many stages to the grieving process

I hope when you can you read up on them. When you pass through each stage, you will recognize each one as being normal and part of the process instead of feeling guilty about the feelings you are having. I learned this the hard way so I am encouraging you, when you can, to educate yourself on this subject so your feelings as they change from time to time will not surprise or alarm you.

There's nothing anyone can say that can make you feel better about losing a parent; however, over time it comes into a healthy perspective. You learn to look back and appreciate every single day, every moment you spent with your mom and you begin to calculate everything she left behind for you. In that way, you learn to live with the loss. You don't ever truly get over missing your parents, you just learn to live with it.

Your mom was a lovely person and so I am sure are you. I too will say a prayer for your mom and I will be thinking of you and hoping you get through these difficult days.

[i_c_a_White_Ghost]

159. I'm so sorry

I also grew up in Queens New York :grouphug:

[jbm]

160. I'm so sorry..

I can tell just from reading the obit that she was a remarkable woman. I'm sorry for your loss.

[HeeBGBz]

161. I'm so sorry

(((hugs)))

She's so young. That's a beautiful photo.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

164. Wow. She looks like a relly geat Mom and Person. I am so sorry for your

loss.

[stevedeshazer]

165. May she forever rest in peace.

[carolinalady]

166. So sorry to hear about your Mom. I hope you find comfort in the

memories you have of her.
Kim

[conflictgirl]

167. I'm sorry to hear it. :(

My most sincere condolences to you and your family.

[Cobalt Violet]

168. I'm sorry for your loss.

That damb 12/01. The same day I lost my dad 4 years ago.

[Sydnie]

170. There are no words. I am so sorry to hear this news.

:hug: :grouphug:

[USA_1]

172. "Blessed are the Peace makers ...

... for they shall be called the children of God"

St Matthew 5: 9

[bklyncowgirl]

173. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mother last year.

I'm still not over it.

[StellaBlue]

174. All our thoughts are with you...

I am so sorry...

[MissB]

175. I am so sorry for your loss.

She raised a beautiful family. What a happy picture.

[Raksha]

177. I'm so sorry...

I just read your mother's obituary and she sounds like a wonderful person. Thanks for posting the picture--she looks like a wonderful person too!

[Roxy66]

179. Bless you....I am so sorry

My thoughts are with you tonight:grouphug:

[JI7]

181. you have a beautiful family

you all seem so close and happy. i'm sorry to all of you for your loss.

[Norwood]

182. I'm sorry for your loss tk2, my prayers are with you and your family

[Dinger]

183. My Sincerest Condolences tk2kwel

What a lovely family you have dear. I know how much my mom means to me. I love her so much. My life would never be near the same. I treasure each moment, and in your mom's honor, I'll take mom out for lunch tomorrow, and treat her to a trip to Barnes & Noble, where she can pucrchase whatever books she wants (She's a very dedicated and active Dem).
Saturday with mom. Each day with her is a gift, as I'm sure was the case with you and your mom. Rest in peace dear Rita:grouphug:

[DesertRat]

185. I'm so sorry.

My mother-in-law passed away from cancer 3 weeks ago. I know that the next few days will be especially tough. Take good care of yourself. You'll be in my prayers.
:hug:

[Bluebear]

186. Deepest condolences to you.

[serryjw]

187. What a nice photo

It never gets better..I lost mine 32 years ago!

[UrbScotty]

191. Deepest sympathies.

:hug:

[DemonFighterLives]

192. Sorry to hear that!

I lost my mom last December.

I look at it as she is a great guardian Angel. I'm sure your mom will be too.
:hug:

[bear425]

196. I'm so sorry for your great loss.

May she always be with you in spirit. :hug:

[indigo32]

198. I'm very sorry

:hug:

[Leeny]

199. She'll stay in your heart

I know that sounds really corny, but it's true. My dad died 30 years ago, on December 18, 1975. I can hardly believe it's been that long. I still miss him, but whenever I think of him he's always right here in my heart and memories.

Take care of yourself.

[tk2kewl]

200. I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL

Thank you all so much for your kind and caring thoughts. I wish I had the time to respond to all of you, but things are hectic and there are family members I want and need to spend time with. Please forgive me if I couldn't respond to your post, but know that I appreciate all of your good wishes. My mom was one of the great religious lefties. Mom was nearly a Catholic nun before she married dad -- she believed so deeply in the Gospel. I have been encouraged in the past year that religious left is building a stronger presence again.

Thank you all again. Please keep my mom in your thoughts and/or prayers, and continue to defend truth, justice and compassion, as she did throughout her life.

PEACE

[Hidden Stillness]

201. Part Dies, Another Part Lives

My condolences to you for your terrible loss. My own Mom died eight and a half years ago, and I still miss her. Sometimes, I get an ethereal feeling of reassurance, of being watched over, but she was still gone from this life. There is no replacing the loss of someone you always knew would be on your side, and care about what you were doing. This is the way this life will go, however, and as so often happens, the people who comfort you today, will be grieving their own loss tomorrow.

At some point later, when I had gotten over my grief and shock somewhat, I began to realize and appreciate how lucky I was to have had her as my wonderful Mom, all the great qualities she had, and how many things I got from her. I came to realize that whenever I went to the effort to express myself well, to feel concern for others, to hate an abuser or a bully, or to read and learn about issues, that I had gotten it from her. Many of your own good traits were once guidance from her, and now they continue in you. She herself is now gone, but so much of what you loved her for is still here, and you are those things yourself. Now, more aware of her great qualities than I ever was when she was alive and it seemed like she would live forever, I can feel close to her a new way--by keeping alive in me those wonderful things I learned from her.

There is no denying the sadness at your loss, but you can always be grateful that you had a wonderful Mom, and can carry with you in mind and heart, a living example of love.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

202. My deepest sympathies. I lost my Mom in 1996...not a day passes...

...that I don't think about her. You will get used to the pain of missing her, but you'll never get completely over it.

[LibDemAlways]

203. Heartfelt condolences.

Her smile radiated goodness. This is an especially difficult time of year to suffer such a loss. I hope the support of family and friends will comfort you and bring you peace.

[devilgrrl]

204. I am so sorry tk2kewl

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[Liberal In Texas]

205. I am deeply sorry for you loss. n/t

[Festivito]

206. She left within you a good legacy.

Rest in Peace brave soul.

[malaise]

207. Deepest sympathy n/t

[laylah]

208. So sorry for your loss.

:hug:

Jenn

[Peter Frank]

209. Which one's you in the picture; and what did you love most about Mom?

[leftynyc]

210. My deepest condolences

From the picture it looks like a lovely family - may you all find peace together.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

211. I am so very sorry for you and your family tk2kewl. She looks like a

beautiful person as does the rest of your family. I honestly believe that she will Always be with you.

[xchrom]

212. i am so sorry --

you are in my thoughts.

peace be wth you at this time.

[Oceansaway]

213. so sorry for your loss.....

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[onecent]

214. My thoughts are with you. What a happy looking family.

[Chicago1]

215. You have my sympathies

My dad passed away when I was 12. You're soooo lucky to have had her as long as you did. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

[lonestarnot]

216. Our deepest sympathies tk2kewl.

[calimary]

217. My sympathies.

Thought we were gonna lose my mom just before Thanksgiving. She's hanging on, but at 89, what can you expect?

Our prayers and our hearts here are with you.

[spanone]

218. Lost my mom just before Christmas 2000.

We had a great time laughing at Bush* in the debates. She didn't live long enought to see the Supreme Court make * King. It would have killed her all over again.

I miss her too.