My mother died, very unexpectedly, Tuesday morning.

We got to London in time to see her for a couple of days, but by the time she got there she was too weak, and in too much pain, for much conversation. We kept telling her that we loved her, and the last thing my mother said to me was "I love you."

The funeral was yesterday, in London. My brother and I sat shiva at Mom's flat last night, and then Cattitude, Adrian and I fled for home early this morning. At the funeral, and then last night, people kept telling us how wonderful and energetic and important she was.

More later, but I wanted to post something now.
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From: [personal profile] anne


I'm so sorry. I'm glad you got to see her and that you're home safe.
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From: [personal profile] umadoshi


I'm glad you were able to get there and see her, and I'm so sorry she's gone.
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From: [personal profile] petrea_mitchell


I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your brother.
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From: [personal profile] otter


May her memory be a blessing
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From: [personal profile] replyhazy


All my sympathy. Glad you got to see her.
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From: [personal profile] liv


I'm so sorry. That is unbearably too sudden. On some level I'm glad you made it in time to see her and to attend the funeral and got home again safely, but what an awful final trip. Thinking of you and all your people.
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From: [personal profile] gerisullivan


Sympathy. To you, yours, and all of hers.
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From: [personal profile] rafiwinters


I'm so sorry. Hugs if you would like them.
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From: [personal profile] lauradi7dw


I'm so glad you got there to say loving words and here them in return.
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From: [personal profile] sine_nomine


Deepest sympathies. I am so glad you had some time with her. May her memory be a blessing.
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From: [personal profile] oursin


I'm so sorry for your loss, and glad that you were able to get to see her.
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From: [personal profile] autopope


May her memory be a blessing.

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From: [personal profile] jenett


I'm so sorry, but I'm glad you all got to be there in time, and had safe travels both ways.
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From: [personal profile] purplecthulhu


Very sorry to hear this. Condolences from A, G and myself to all of you.
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From: [personal profile] pameladean


Oh, Vicki, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you got there in time. P.
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From: [personal profile] meepettemu


I’m sorry to hear it, and glad that you got to say goodbye, and that her last words for you were of love. Thinking of you.
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From: [personal profile] calliopes_pen


You have my deepest condolences.
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From: [personal profile] threeringedmoon


I am so sorry for your loss, and glad that you were able to get their in time for some finals hours with her.
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From: [personal profile] cmcmck


Sorry to hear this but so glad you managed to get there to say goodbye.
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From: [personal profile] kate_schaefer


I am sorry for your loss, glad you were able to say goodbye, and very glad that you're all safely home again.
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From: [personal profile] sabotabby


I'm so, so sorry. I'm glad you at least got to say goodbye. May her memory be a blessing.
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From: [personal profile] dewline


I'm sorry for your loss, and that of your family and their friends, and grateful that you got to say goodbye and travelled safely round-trip!
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From: [personal profile] sonia


I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. Her memory for a blessing!
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From: [personal profile] julian


Fk. Very glad you guys got to see her. Her memory for a blessing, as it sounds like it is.
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From: [personal profile] house_wren


Please accept my condolences.
I'm glad you were able to get there in time to see her.
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From: [personal profile] bibliofile


<3 <3 <3 <3

Her memory for a blessing.
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From: [personal profile] ranunculus


Much sympathy. I'm glad you were there long enough to let love flow between you.
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From: [personal profile] calimac


My regrets and warm thoughts for you and yours also. May your mother's memory be for a blessing.
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From: [personal profile] lcohen


i'm so sorry, vicki--may her memory be a blessing.
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From: [personal profile] nanila


I'm sorry for your loss. I'm very glad you got there in time to see her and that she was lucid enough to tell you she loved you. ❤️
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From: [personal profile] ofearthandstars


I am so sorry to read this. I am glad that you were able to see her and speak with her.
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From: [personal profile] gatheringrivers


I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you got to see her before the end.
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From: [personal profile] kiya


May her memory be a blessing.

And may you be comforted.
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From: [personal profile] kaffy_r


Please accept a very delayed wish for strength and support from those who love you, and those who you love. May your memories of your mother bring you, eventually, peace. You are in my thoughts.
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From: [personal profile] beckyc


I’m so sorry for your loss, my condolences
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