Du member rebel with a cause has passed away

[AbbeyRoad]

She died Friday January 22 at her home from cardiac arrest. I know this because she was my mother. I probably should have posted this sooner, but I just couldn't build up the courage. It's almost like typing this right now makes it more real and final.

She had been suffering from congestive heart failure for the past few years and recently had been having some trouble breathing, but I didn't anticipate that she would be going so soon. The DU community has been a real distraction for her from her health problems. She didn't get out of the house as much as she used to, so she would spend her time reading the latest news and chatting with all of you. I think she spent most of her time in the Barack Obama group and in the Lounge.

There were times when she would get frustrated with the way discussions were going on the site, but she stayed on until the very end. I've searched DU for things she's posted recently, but I can only read so many before it's too painful.

So please appreciate the ones you love while you have them with you. My brother and I loved her dearly and she knew that. There's never been a minute that we doubted her love.

Thanks to all on the DU who have been kind to her, and if you could, please wish her peace.


PS

If for any unforeseen reason, you feel that you have something nasty to say, please refrain from posting.

[LeftyFingerPop]

1. Peace and safe passage to your mom, AbbeyRoad...

My condolences to you and your family. :hug:

[AbbeyRoad]

3. Thank you

[madinmaryland]

2. I'm sorry to here that.

:hug:

[rurallib]

4. condolences to you and your family for your loss

it is sad when a DUer passes.

[Haole Girl]

5. Oh no...

I'm so sorry. And I know what you are saying about the way expressing it, whether it be in writing or having to tell someone, makes it seem more real. :cry:

I have only good memories of your mother's posts. :hug:

Also, thank you for the reminder. It's so true.

:grouphug:

[Broken_Hero]

6. Oh no

I am so sorry for your loss...:hug:

I recall a good number of her posts.

[Danger Mouse]

7. Safe passage for your mother. Hang in there...

:hug:

[greenbriar]

8. sssoooo sorry

hugs and prayers

[liberaltrucker]

9. Heart felt condolences

:hug:

[Withywindle]

10. Oh no. My deepest condolences.

:hug:

I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and your family.

[Iggo]

11. Dang.

:hug:

[Xipe Totec]

12. Artifex vitae, artifex sui (Architect of Life, Architect of Destiny)

Allow me to share this poem, my father's favorite, recited at his funeral, and the funeral of two of my younger brothers.

I hope all my children are alive to recite it at mine:

Architect of life, Architect of Destiny
Also Known as: In Peace

As my dusk approaches, I bless thee, Life,
for you never gave me failed hope,
or unjust work, or undeserved punishment;
for I see at the end of my rugged journey
that I was the architect of my destiny;
if I drew the sweetness or aloes from things,
it was because I put into them bitter bile, or sweet honey:
when I planted rose bushes, I always harvested roses.

True, to my youth Winter will come:
But you never promised me that May would be eternal!
No doubt I found my nights of sorrow to be long;
but you never promised me only good nights;
and yet I had some that were blessedly serene...
I loved, and I was loved, the sun stroked my face.
Life, you owe me nothing! Life, we are at peace!

- Amado Nervo

[AbbeyRoad]

16. Thank you for sharing that

It's beautiful.

[Xipe Totec]

19. May she relish every moment of the life she was granted

May you relish every moment you were privileged to spend with her.

[hippywife]

30. I'm so sorry to hear that, sweetie.

I wish you peace in your heart and soul, being able to know that the love you shared between you will never die. :hug:

[cbayer]

13. I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss her here.

:hug:

[Kaleva]

14. Very sorry to hear about this!

[mix]

15. My condolences and prayers

:hug:

[Quantess]

17. I'm so sorry to hear it.

The name looks familiar. Sorry for your loss.

[Dystopian]

18. My heartfelt condolences...

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved mother.
Wishing strength and peace of mind to you and your family...

rebel with a cause ~ Rest in Peace


peace~

[Tuesday Afternoon]

20. my most deepest and sincerest condolences to you and the rest

your family. May she rest in peace.

[Minimus]

21. I wish her peace

and I wish you and the rest of your family peace as well.
:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

22. I'm so very, very sorry beyond words to hear this

My deepest, sincerest and most heartfelt thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies are extended to you and to all your family and everybody else who knew and loved your mother. We will miss her here on DU, where I know that she will have touched the hearts and minds of many through her posts here. May she rest in peace and, once again, I am very, very sorry:hug: :hug:

[pinto]

23. Sorry for your loss AbbeyRoad.

Take care.

[guitar man]

24. So sorry to hear

a-da-do-li-gi


:hug:

[Swede]

25. Sorry for your loss, AbbeyRoad.

May she rest in peace. You and your brother have to take care of each other in this trying time.

[LynzM]

26. Love and hugs to you, AbbeyRoad....

My condolences on the loss of your mother... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[AllenVanAllen]

27. My heart goes out to you.

Thank you for sharing the news of your mother's passing. I recall communicating with her once and she was very kind. Her courage and playfulness inspired me and she was kind to me just when I needed it. I wish her peace.

:hug:

[laylah]

28. I am so sorry

for your loss, AbbeyRoad:hug:

[greatauntoftriplets]

29. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.

She will be missed.

[tigereye]

31. I am sorry - glad she had fun here

:hug:

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

32. My sincerest condolences

on the passing of your mother AbbeyRoad. I wish her peace and safe passage. I wish for strength for you and your family during this terrible time in your lives. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

33. AbbeyRoad, I'm so sorry for your loss ..

I don't believe I ever interacted here with your Mother. Please accept my sincere condolences and wishes for peace for your Mother and your family.


kesha

[AlienGirl]

34. Sad to hear this. You have my condolences and I'll be thinking of you and of her.

[Aristus]

35. Good night, rebel...

...we'll see you in the morning...

[Phentex]

36. I'm very sorry for your loss...

I wish peace to both of you.

:hug:

[Brickbat]

37. May your memories be a comfort for you and your brother.

I remember her posts. I'm sorry for your loss.

[femmocrat]

38. I'm so sorry, AbbeyRoad.

My deepest condolences to you and your family. :hug: