My Mother passed away.

[tomkatzid]

On Sunday my Mom passes away. We had a "Celebration of Marie's Life" last night at their neighbors.
She has been ill since March 2003. I had just left her last yr at this time.
It is a very sad time for our family. But I just wanted to let you know.
Katz
http://www.pictureperfectmemories.com/images/dpreview/tomkatzid.jpg

[DogLover9501]

I am very sorry for your loss :(
{{{{HUGS}}}}

[My Peanuts]

I'm so sorry. I can't pretend to know what you are going through right now. My prayers are with you and your family.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

i am so sorry for your loss..:(

you and your family will be in my prayers..

that is a very nice picture of your mom. {{HUGS}}

[Holly's mom]

Oh, I am so sorry! My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

[bluekat]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss...:({{{hugs}}}
I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

[Kirsten]

I'm very sorry about your loss!

You and your family are in the thoughts,
Kirsten

[ChrisH]

I am so sorry. :( {{Hugs}}

You and your family will be in my prayers.

Chris

[Freckles]

I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother. I DO know what you are going through.
Joan

[Logan]

I am so sorry. :( I think "celebrating" her life was a wonderful way to remember her, though. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult period.

[Moose]

Oh no, there is no news worse than this. I'm so sorry. If you need to talk, please remember that I'm open for business. Having just lost a parent, myself, I know we could relate to one another. :(

--hugs--

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I am so sorry. I can't even know how hard it must be for you and your family.

[guster girl]

Losing a parent is so hard, I'm sorry for you and your family's loss.

[Dogz]

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :(


{{HUGS}}

[Miss Meow]

My condolences to you and your family {{{hugs}}}

Thank you for letting us know. I'll be thinking of you and your family during this sad time.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Godspeed to your mother. May she rest in peace.

My condolences to you and your family....

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, I'm so very sorry for your great loss. Your mom was a beautiful lady and your dad, so handomse. I've lost my mom too and I know how difficult a time it is:( Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. And I'm here too, if you ever feeling talking...{{{HUGS}}} Sandra

[Karen]

Mothers never really go away -
they shape us, mold us and teach us,
for good or bad.
The first laughter we hear,
before even remembering
before we knew the word "laughter"
was probably hers.
Through us, they live on,
in laughter and tears,
and your mother will always be a part of you.

[Kfamr]

Oh dear, Katz... I'm so very, very sorry. For you, for Tom, and for everyone who knew your mother. I'm sure she'll always be looking down on you.. smiling at her baby. Hug those furkids tight for me... hug them and kiss them good. They will bring much comfort to your loss, although not complete comfort.. but they will help you heal.

I've missed you around here lately, and hope to see you, Tom and the furkids more.

We love you. {{big hugs}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

So Sorry for your loss -
{{{HUGS}}} to You and the whole Family.

Rest In Eternal Peace, Mom.

And if Your Mom forgot to take some biskits with her,
My Mom always has extras...
They probably both together on The Bridge passing out treats
to all the FurKids.

/s/ Phred

[Steffi N]

I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I hope it gave comfort to get together with friends and neighbors and celebrate her life.

[popcornbird]

I'm so sorry. :(:( The loss of one's mother is probably one of the most difficult of deaths to bear. I can't even begin to imagine the sadness you are feeling at this time. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

[Truffles]

so sorry for your loss (((((((((hugs)))))))))) prayers coming to you and your family :(

marylyn

[Desert Arabian]

My condolences to you and the rest of your family during this time of grief. :( I am deeply sorry.

[trayi52]

Katz, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I do know how you feel. I lost my dad, a few years ago, and we were very close. I was closer to him than I was my mother. I know you must be going through some very hard times right now, and the pain will lessen with time.

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I pray that you will be comforted in this time of such great loss. ((((Hugs))))) to you and all Maries family and friends.

Willie:(

[rg_girlca]

My condolences to you and your family and to all who had the honor of knowing your beloved Mother.
Having lost both my parents, I know what you are going through.

Please, always know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE, in your sadness or in your grieving and always know that you can reach out to those who care.

[gini]

My heart goes out to you in your loss.

In time, may all of your sadness and grief give way to all of the wonderful memories you must have of your Mother.

She will always be with you.

[dukedogsmom]

So sorry to hear this. I know it must be a huge loss. This is one of the things I really dread in the future. I just don't know how I'll cope. Please know that we're all here for you and can understand your sadness.

[RobiLee]

I am so sorry to hear this, Katz. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin

[Corinna]

Holding you and your family close in prayer and thoughts.

[KYS]

I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
I lost my mother too.
Sending you (((((HUGS)))))\


Karen

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

[jenfer]

I am sorry to hear that. {{{HUGS}}}

[kimlovescats]

So very sorry to hear this sad news.... my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time!
:(

((((HUGS))))

[tomkatzid]

Hello everone, and thanks for all the support for katz......I just got home from oregon, the celebration of katz moms life last night was very sad and touching..... katz stayed behind for a few days to be with her dad, but I know I can speak for her to say thanks for all your thoughtful replies, you guys are great!!!!!
The dogs came home with me, ashlee especially hates being away from katz......katz has the laptop with her so I am sure you will hear from her soon......tom

[Cataholic]

Katz, Tom and the furkids, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

[luckies4me]

I am so sorry you lost your mother. I can't imagine how horrible this much have been for you and your family. You will be in my prayers. :(

[ramanth]

I'm so sorry for your loss Katz. :(

[slick]

Katz: Please remember that your Mother will always watch over you and she will never leave your side. She is at peace now.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

[Randi]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. :( It's one of the hardest things in life. I hope you will find comfort in this sad time.

I'll keep you in my thoughts. :)

{{{{hugs}}}}

[lynnestankard]

Katz I'm so sorry to hear of your Mum's passing - I send my condolences to you and all the family.
It's a hard time to go through I know - keep your Mum in your thoughts and always mention her name - she lives on in you - her dear daughter.

{{{Hugs}}} across the miles.

Lynne

[Canis Amicus]

My deepest respect for your loss. Surely she ist at Our Lord arms and is looking over you.

[jazzcat]

I am so sorry.

I just lost my mother almost 4 weeks ago on May 1. I know kind of what you are going through and feeling. This is the hardest thing I've had to deal with in my whole life. If you need a shoulder to cry on I'm here.

Lori

[robinh]

I am so sorry! I know you will miss her. My mother has been gone for a long time and I still do. I hope your good memories will comfort you now.

[catland]

my condolences to you and your family.

[tomkatzid]

Katz has the laptop but her connection at her dads is not good, so she will post when she returns, which could be friday. Thanks everyone.....tom

[AmberLee]

Holding your family in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of your loss.

{{{hugs}}}

[todd]

I am very sorry for your loss

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom.:( My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care.
{{{HUGS}}}

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear that. :( It is so hard to lose a family member. {{{HUGS}}}

[shais_mom]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[RobiLee]

Hello Katz and Tom,

Just checking in to see how you are doing. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and still keeping you in my prayers. Remember that your mother will always be in your heart and their in spirit when you need her. Let us know how you are when you get a chance.

We care...Robin

[Pam]

My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

[neko1]

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our deepest condolences and (((hugs))) sent to you.

[Albea]

I'm very sorry to read about your loss. My most sincere condolences. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

[Aspen and Misty]

I'm so sorry on your loss ::hugs:: I can only imagine how horrible it is to loose a parent. Rember how wonderful your mother was.

::hugs::

Ash

[tomkatzid]

Well here I am back home. I got here last night, Friday, at 7pm and went to bed at 7:30 and just got up and showered now, 1:30pm, Saturday. I got sick with a cold and flu on the Sunday my Mom passed away.
Thank you all so much for your kind words, prayers and thoughts. It makes me feel like I have a really big family, as I am an only child. My paretns knew each other for 60 years and were married 58. This is so hard on my Dad. He can barley hear, and my Mom was his ears. We live 6 hrs away so it makes it harder to just run over and check on him. But I will call him every day as I did my Mom for the last 15 months.
But again thank you all so much, all your kind words really do make me feel better.
Katz

[EssTer]

Oh no.. I'm so so so sorry to hear about that.. :( It's so sad! :(
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[RubyMutt]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Katz :( My heart goes out to you and your family :( Take care, be sure to get lots of extra lovin from your sweet furkids.

(((HUGS)))

[carole]

Katz I really appreciated your PM and have sent you one back, I am so sad for you right now, I know what you have been through over the last year, and its been really tough on you, and even in those times you were there for me, to support me in my time of need, please don't hesitate to lean on me in any way, I will always be here for you.

I wish there was something I could say or do to ease the pain of your loss, but I Just want you to know, that I am thinking of you at this very sad time, and sending you hugs from across the miles.

Take care sweetie.

[cloverfdx]

Katz i am so sorry to hear of your loss. {{Hugs}}

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

:(

[tomkatzid]

Well it's been one week since she passed. It is hardest on my Dad as he is now very alone. He had thought about getting a dog, but hasn't had one in 52 years, so I'm not sure how that would go. He always had dogs, but on the farm. Maybe one will just come into his life at the right time. He has flowers to tend to and things to tinker on in his shop to keep him busy.
Here is the same picture retouched by a girl on my camera forum. I'm printing it and framing it for him and will mail it Tuesday.
Again thank you all so very much for your kind words. It really does help.
Katz
http://www.pbase.com/image/29254618.jpg

[lynnestankard]

Dear Katz - {{{Hugs}}} sweetheart - lovely pic., for Dad. Nice idea, I'm sure he'll love it.
Your in my thoughts.

Lynne

[NoahsMommy]

I'm sorry I'm late...I just saw this thread. :(

I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you feel and only hope your sadness will get better with time.

Take care.