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Linda Anderson's avatar

What a wonderful way to send your Mom to the next heavenly dimension. I was blessed to be with my Mom and sing her from life to death with "Abide With Me" 17 years ago this coming Saturday 5/30.

Christy Berghoef's avatar

That's such a beautiful song. 💞

Susan SB's avatar

Your presence and tending are a gift. And this space in between life and death a beautiful and holy place. Praying for all of you as you reflect back the love your mom gave to you and so many.

Christy Berghoef's avatar

So much love... 🩷

Jan Slotten's avatar

What lovely gifts to your mother

Christy Berghoef's avatar

🙏🏼 It seems so small compared to all she has given to me over the years. But sometimes small things can mean a lot.

Sheila's avatar

Sending love to you and your family. I cared for my mom with hospice in my home. I am forever grateful I was able to do that. 🩷

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Hospice care is such a gift. 💞

Susan Colao's avatar

What a beautiful woman you are. I love that you are embracing this heartbreaking time and loving so encompassingly. You are truly a blessing to your mother, loving her through to the end.

“We are all just walking each other home.” (Dam Rass?)

Christine's avatar

Holding you and your family in the light during this sacred time as your mother passes through the veil. 🙏

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Thank you, Christine. 💞

Alicia Mannes's avatar

Sending Love

Alan Denko's avatar

You are a gift❤️❤️

Teresa JV's avatar

May her home going be peaceful. May your heart be cradled in love.

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Thank you. 💞

Micki Buist's avatar

...And the air will get softer,

the glow brighter,

Until her best day yet!!

Hugs for such a time as this.

Ana Notaquita's avatar

You are the best daughter any mother could ever have. I lost my mother 10 years ago on July 3rd at 91 years old. Her birthday was July 2nd and I know there were plenty of fireworks for her (she loved watching fireworks). She also was blind and I would describe to her, not as eloquent as you do everything around her and bring up memories of our past. I miss her every single second, minute and hour of every day. I was so blessed to have a mother like her, and it sounds like you are too. Peace and joy always be with you and your mother.

Christy Berghoef's avatar

That’s so beautiful! 😭 Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏼

Gary Horst's avatar

May the journey be gentle and grace-filled.

(I was in a community theatre production once that coincided with my father's passing. He became my muse within that experience. May it be so in helpful and meaningful ways for you.)

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Thank you, there is a scene in the musical in which I am singing from a place of grieving the loss of my love. I don't know how I'm going to get through it. 🥹

Christine Sine's avatar

My heart aches with you as you sit beside your mother watching her slip from this world into eternity. It is such a tough time and I pray that you may know the grace and peace of God in the midst of it.

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Thank you so much, Christina. 🙏🏼💞😭

Donna Stelpstra's avatar

As others have written, what a lovely gift to your mom and what beautiful memories you are making. Your post brings mixed feelings for me. My mom died during covid, she lived in Montana and I lived in Canada. I couldn't be with her...in fact no one was with her. That thought makes me so sad but my niece has often reminded me that Jesus was there. He was with her and he is with your mom, too.

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Thank you for sharing that. I've thought often these last few days about friends who lost loved ones during covid, unable to imagine the ache of longing they must have experienced. And also, the many people who simply do not have the privileges that would allow them to sit bedside day after day. This special time is truly a gift. 🙏🏼

Richard Gathro's avatar

Sending love and care...

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Thank you, friend. 🙏🏼

Leah Rampy's avatar

I’m so sorry, Christy. Thinking of you and your family.

Christy Berghoef's avatar

Thank you, Leah. 🙏🏼💞