If you are a regular reader of my blog, you probably noticed that I have been pretty absent for the past week. I am sad to say that my mom passed away last week after a 3 year battle with melanoma. She is finally free of cancer and suffers no more. I was in Florida for the week with my family. I now move on with my life with my mother in my heart. Remember that each day is a gift, because it truly is. You never know what tomorrow will bring. Like I always say, take the time to smell the roses. Life is short, so be kind to others and do what you love!
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| My beautiful mother, now an angel watching over me |
If anybody would like to donate to the AIM at Melanoma organization in memory of my mom, Ellen Arker, I am including the address to do so below. I also participate in a walk each year during the month of May if you would like to donate then. That information will follow at a later date.
As you can probably imagine, I accomplished pretty much nothing last week as far as doing things for myself. I was completely focused on my dad and my family. I did what needed to be done. Therefore I’m going to use mostly the same goals that I set for myself last week as my goals for this week.
6. Start to catch up on my own life. For the past few months I lived in limbo. I haven’t been keeping up with my friends, blogs, and videos.
7. Work on that crazy closet of mine… Now that it has cooled off I need to do a bit more rearranging as well as purging. LOL!
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I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful Mom. I know it must be hard to let her go but peace knowing that she is no longer in pain. My thoughts are with you Stacie. Dana
Of, Stacie, I am so sorry about your mother. She was beautiful and you look very similar to her. I preach daily about sunscreen and how damaging it can be. My dad suffered from the same cancer. Folks just do not get it. I pray for peace in your heart rebecca
I am very sorry for your loss. It’s great to read about you reaching out to cancer awareness groups. Even more wonderful is hat you have the strength to continue with Optimistic Monday.
Stacie I am so sorry for you ~ losing Mom is just not easy………..{{{Hugs}}}
I am so sorry for your loss, Stacy! My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this most difficult time. xo
Praying for you and your family.
Brooke
Stacie, this is the post I’ve been dreading. My heart goes out to your entire family. If there is anything I can do, even just listen, let me know!
Peg~
Stacie,my heart goes out to you and your family. I know how difficult this time is, my mom died last year. You are a wonderful daughter and it was a gift that you were able to spend this time with your beloved mother. This book will help you understand the grieving process. http://www.amazon.com/On-Death-Dying-Elisabeth-Kubler-Ross/dp/0684839385/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z
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So sorry for your loss, Stacie. I’m sure you’ll never regret the time you spent with her at the end. I hope your fondest memories will give you and your family comfort at this difficult time.
Kirsten
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your lovely mother. It is never easy to lose any loved one but mom’s just always have such a special place in the heart of a daughter. My all time favorite book for dealing with grieving dates back to nursing school but there is none better. It would be- On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Wishing you and your family all the best.
Oh, Stacy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing. Even though you all can be comforted by the fact that she is no longer in pain, it is still such a hard and sad time. You will be in my prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. It’s one of the worst you’ll ever endure. Praying for you and your family.
So sad to hear of your moms passing. We are thinking of you and your family and sending our prayers your way.
Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings
Sorry for your loss Stacie. Thank you for all you do to bring awareness to Skin Cancer. As a skin cancer survivor it’s much appriciated the attention you bring to this disease. Prayers for you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your mother. It hurts a lot huh? Loosing your mom is like no other loss I have experienced. I lost my mom to cancer last year and I miss her everyday. My prayers are with you and your family Staci. (((Hugs)))
Stacie, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about you and praying for peace and strength for you and your family.