Help Lay my Mother to Rest
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Loosing a parent is a really unique type of pain. It changes you from within and out. Ive lost my father already, and I hope to handle my mothers passing in a more healthy manner. I hope that this time, this will change me for the best and make me a more stronger and kinder person. Id like to start my grief by honoring her final wishes and giving her a dignified service.
My mother Donna, was born June 21, 1959. She passed January 1, 2017. She was only 57. As petite as she was, she had so much life and strength in her. She had so much love to give to those around. Her and I became really close when I had my son. She was the best grandma anyone could ask for. Despite her many chronic health conerns, she was so full of energy and strength for my son. They were inseperable.
My most treasured moments with her, would be when I would take her out to a concert or club. She would dance and make so many friends at whatever event we went to. She was truly a vibrant person, and Ill always remember how happy she looked. I remember one moment I sat at the bar and watched in amazement, as she danced on the floor with some of my friends.
The holidays had such a battle in store for us. Our last meal togther was thanksgiving. a couple days later she needed to be emmited to the hospital. She spent majority of her stay in the ICU unit. Her knew diagnoses were type 2 diebetes and liver failiure. she was put on life support and went through a procedure that would help her. she made progess afterwards, got moved into the regular unit, was able to eat food, and go for walks. she was speaking clearly and cracking jokes. I was truly happy that I got to spend more time with her. For christmas we put a decorated tree in her room and opened gifts. I really thought there was a chance that she would be able to go home. But her condition turned on her again.
she passed away peacefully in her sleep new years day. It seems that she had waited for her boyfriend and I to be by her side before she left us. I have a deep satisfaction and sense of closure knowing that she wasnt in pain, and that she doesnt have to keep suffering, fighting for her life.
Now my goals are to respect her wishes. She wants to be buried in the same cemetary as her parents and my father. she did have a small policy to cover some of the costs, but it is not enough. she honesty didnt know what the cost of all of this was going to be. she was disabled and not working so she couldnt afford a bigger policy, and she had no savings.
I wont be able to give her a traditional catholic service like she wanted, but i am trying my best to respect her wishes as best as i can. Ive been running around trying to find ways to keep everything dignified and be cost efficient, but i need some help.
Will you please make a donation to our family.
If you should wish to make a donation, id like to make a note of everyone so i can honor and thank you at her service. I am truly grateful for everyone who has been here for us, and I really believe you too should be honored and blessed during this time. We are all in this together. We are not meant to walk this earth alone. Right now, I am in need of your support.
Thank you and God Bless
-Rachel Young and family.
My mother Donna, was born June 21, 1959. She passed January 1, 2017. She was only 57. As petite as she was, she had so much life and strength in her. She had so much love to give to those around. Her and I became really close when I had my son. She was the best grandma anyone could ask for. Despite her many chronic health conerns, she was so full of energy and strength for my son. They were inseperable.
My most treasured moments with her, would be when I would take her out to a concert or club. She would dance and make so many friends at whatever event we went to. She was truly a vibrant person, and Ill always remember how happy she looked. I remember one moment I sat at the bar and watched in amazement, as she danced on the floor with some of my friends.
The holidays had such a battle in store for us. Our last meal togther was thanksgiving. a couple days later she needed to be emmited to the hospital. She spent majority of her stay in the ICU unit. Her knew diagnoses were type 2 diebetes and liver failiure. she was put on life support and went through a procedure that would help her. she made progess afterwards, got moved into the regular unit, was able to eat food, and go for walks. she was speaking clearly and cracking jokes. I was truly happy that I got to spend more time with her. For christmas we put a decorated tree in her room and opened gifts. I really thought there was a chance that she would be able to go home. But her condition turned on her again.
she passed away peacefully in her sleep new years day. It seems that she had waited for her boyfriend and I to be by her side before she left us. I have a deep satisfaction and sense of closure knowing that she wasnt in pain, and that she doesnt have to keep suffering, fighting for her life.
Now my goals are to respect her wishes. She wants to be buried in the same cemetary as her parents and my father. she did have a small policy to cover some of the costs, but it is not enough. she honesty didnt know what the cost of all of this was going to be. she was disabled and not working so she couldnt afford a bigger policy, and she had no savings.
I wont be able to give her a traditional catholic service like she wanted, but i am trying my best to respect her wishes as best as i can. Ive been running around trying to find ways to keep everything dignified and be cost efficient, but i need some help.
Will you please make a donation to our family.
If you should wish to make a donation, id like to make a note of everyone so i can honor and thank you at her service. I am truly grateful for everyone who has been here for us, and I really believe you too should be honored and blessed during this time. We are all in this together. We are not meant to walk this earth alone. Right now, I am in need of your support.
Thank you and God Bless
-Rachel Young and family.
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Rachel Young
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San Mateo, CA
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