Thank you for Your Love and Support. :)

07.17.2009 | Family | 16 comments

I wish I could thank each person individually that has touched my heart and comforted me over the past few weeks. It is difficult to describe the pain I feel; “Mostly Numb”, but I have received beautiful flowers and so many sweet messages and thoughtful words that brought back some of the peace and hope I have lost.

An hour before my mom passed away. We gathered around her bed and sang her favorite Church Hymns. She was happy. She wanted to die at home with her family there. We knew the end was coming, her breathing was slow and she was so weak. I held her hand so tight as so many wonderful memories of love, laughter, and joy came into my mind. She fought with every breath. We all could tell she was holding on, that she didn’t want to leave us, but we told her it was ok. She said, “She will always be with us”.

I know God has a plan for us all and that she is in good hands.

I love you Mom and will miss you forever! Thank you for always being there and for always holding us tight and making everything better with your gentle love. I could not have gotten through the trials in my life with out you by my side.

Love,
“Bo” (aka) Ang.

I made this video for the services and want to post it for family and friends that were not able to come say good bye to my Mom. It is 20 minutes long, so it might take some time to load. :)

Mom :) AKA Grammy. from matt sloan on Vimeo.

brenda: Angie, I am so incredibly beyond sorry for you for the loss of your mother. Actually I am in tears just thinking about it. I lost my father two years ago and I just felt so very numb for so long. I guess the most helpful thing was to let myself replay all those memories in my head constantly, even though that would always make me cry too and it really physically hurt to cry after a while. So sorry, my prayers for comfort for you. If you ever want to talk about it with someone who has also lost a parent, I would love to talk. (17/07/09, 05:17)

Dana Grant: I just had a tear fest with that one. I can not imagine losing my beloved mom. I cry just thinking about it. I hope I can be as strong as you. Thanks for sharing a little of your mom with us. (17/07/09, 05:34)

Chevy: My heart is just broken for you. I am sending you all the love I can. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. My love to you all. (17/07/09, 05:35)

ohana photographers - david & kimi: seriously touching and wonderful memories of a wonderful and beautiful woman. our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. much love and hugs. xoxo (17/07/09, 05:36)

Becka @Studio222: Wow... now that I'm crying... I am so sorry that you are having to go through that. I don't know what I'd do without my mom. We are praying for your family. Nate lost his grandmother last year and I saw how hard that was on his mom, I can only imagine. If you need anything at all, let us know. (17/07/09, 06:00)

gretchen: that video is such a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman! so touching. we send our love and support to you and your family. (17/07/09, 06:22)

Terrica: Angie, I am so sorry for your loss. This video was so touching-- I too felt so emotional at the end, as I was able to go through every stage of your mom's life. I wish you nothing but grace and peace and a quick healing that will help you go on when your heart says it can't. Your mother's love is so apparent in the kind words you spoke of her and I know that she will live on through you and your children. (17/07/09, 06:30)

Anna Costa: Hi guys, I saw your post on FB and so I thought I'd just write you a quick note and let you know that I'm thinking and praying for you guys. I'm sitting in a coffee shop totally crying right now, so I hope the people around me don't think I'm too much of a freak. But hearing this news makes me think of my own family and how important they are to me and so I'm getting weepy. How awesome that you have such a wonderful Mom and even though she was taken away WAY too earlier - I also KNOW that God has a plan for us and that she is in good and hands and with people that she loves. Hang in there. Big Hugs, xoxo, Anna (& Michael) Costa (17/07/09, 06:57)

Amber: Angie, this was such a beautiful video and so touching. I am so terribly sorry for your loss; I have you and your family in my prayers. (17/07/09, 07:43)

brooke schwab: i can't imagine what it is like to loose a mom. you certainly had a beautiful mom who loved you deeply. i am just in tears right now for your loss. i have lost a handful of people in my 29 years and it is always hard to have them go. i know that God has a plan, but it is hard to understand why most of the time. i hope that you find comfort in knowing that she is going to be with you forever. know that when you feel all alone and afraid...people care. sending a hug your way - brooke schwab (17/07/09, 10:27)

Cindy: Angie, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My heart hurts for you so much. My husband lost his mother to cancer 6 years ago. The feelings come back fresh as I think of the loss, and the tender moments remembering her. I'll keep a prayer in my heart for you and your loved ones. (18/07/09, 08:15)

Colleen Bruening: Angie, I so admire your strength and courage in posting all of your beautiful notes and this wonderful video. I really appreciate you allowing us to share in your grieving and give us the opportunity to lend our support. I think you are amazing. I know that this has been a really tough past couple of months and there are some hard days to come. I just hope that you know how many people love you and your family and that we are all here for you. (18/07/09, 07:51)

Ashley: I'm so sorry for your loss but so grateful that we have the knowledge that we'll see our loved ones again! Hang in there! (20/07/09, 01:08)

Natalie: Angie that was just the sweetest thing ever! ;) (05/08/09, 05:27)

DAD: My presious daughter, You have done a great thing for your Mom and my wonderful eternal wife. This cd is so beautiful and done with much love. Mom, loves you so very much. We will never forget the Great surprise and blessing, when you where born,3 weeks early. Oh, what a blessing that "Christmas Day 1980" when God sent you to us. That was the happiest day of your mom's life. As you know you where born at home, so that made that Christmas Day our very best. Mom was soooooooooooooooooo very happy. I can't believe she is gone. This CD you did well help us keep Mom's memorries alive. You are just like your Mom, you both are so taleted. Love for time and all eternity.....your Dad (17/08/09, 06:04)

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