We were packing to come home from Spain today (Sun) when I got a call from my father to say my mother had collapsed and had been taken to the hospital. I have received many such calls from him in the past as my mother’s health hasn’t been good for a long time.
About an hour later though, I received another call to say she had died. She had a massive brain hemorrhage. Again. The last one, in 1997, she survived but this one was too much for her.
You suffered for a long time, may you finally rest in peace mum, we loved you and will never forget you.
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Really sorry to hear of your loss Tom. No words compensate. Been there, got the scars.
Tom,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Colin
My mother died from her first brain aneurism in 1997. I still have the impulse to reach for the phone and tell her about something she would have liked. I’m sorry for your loss. Soldier on.
So sorry to hear about your bereavement Tom…look after yourself..
My sincerest condolence’s Tom
My thought’s are with you and your family.
Keep Strong mate, Keep Strong
Hey Thomas, You don’t know me but my brother is the “Scobleizer”. I just remember when we went through this last year how the blogging community rallied behind him, so I thought I would do the same for you. My prayers are with you and your family.
Thanks for the kind words everyone - they mean a lot.
Ben, I know Robert well. When he was in Ireland with Maryam in 2005, it was me who invited him over! My wife and I took Maryam and Robert out to dinner and to the theatre. We had a great time together.
Tom,
I’m so sorry to hear this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Walter
Hi Tom,
I’ve been lurking on this blog for a long time, but never plucked up the courage to contribute before, I suspect there are many more like me. The quality of the content is superb, and I appreciate the effort you put into it. My sincere condolences, and best wishes to you and your family at this time.
Bonne Chance!
- Donal
Tom, sorry to hear the sad news. I lost my mother 8 years ago but it still feels like yesterday and I still miss her and occasionally still cry when things occur that remind me of her.
But out of sight is never out of mind…
Sorry to hear of your loss, Tom. Lost my mom in 1996 and still think about her regularly.
I’m so sorry about your mother’s passing.
My sincere condolences,
Conor D.
Sorry to hear that Tom. I lost my Da last November, and I know that it hurts. Try to remember the good times, and always think and talk about her.
Best wishes
Pete
May she rest in peace.
Tom,
My sincere condolences. Must be tough…
Both my parents are quite old (78 and 80), and i find myself getting more and more worried about losing them as time goes by…
My thoughts go to you and your family!
/Bo
Thinking of you and your family Tom
Condolences, Tom. All the best…
My condolences to you and your family, Tom.
When and where is the funeral? As an outsider to Ireland I am always amazed and impressed by the support the Irish community gives on days like this.
Tom, Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
des
Tom, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I hope you and your family take comfort in all your great memories of her.
Condolences, Tom.
Sorry to hear about that Tom, keep strong. My condolences.
Sorry for your loss, Tom.
Tom,I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Our thoughts are with you at present.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincere condolences Tom. I lost my Dad in August and the memories are still very raw. I know what you’re going through. May she rest in peace.
Sorry to hear your sad news, Tom.
Hi Tom,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
all the best,
Joe.
Very sorry to hear that Tom.
Very sorry, Tom. Please accept my condolences.
Condolences Tom, I hope you, your father and family get through this.
Tom,
Wishing you all the strenght you need for the coming days.
E.
Really sorry to hear that, Tom.
Very sorry to hear that Tom. It is never easy, no matter how old the mother is, or how welcome the release.
Sincere condolences
So sorry to hear this. An aneurism took my mother in 1998. So long ago but it seems like yesterday.
Take it one day at a time and be there for each other.
Very sorry to hear this Tom. All the best
Hi Tom
Thoughts are with you and your family at this time
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Best Regards
Fergus
My deepest sympathies.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Condolences Tom, sorry to hear it.
Sincere condolences Tom.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Beannachtaà to you and your family.
Sorry to hear that Tom. Sincere condolences
Sorry to hear that Tom. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Tom
My thoughts are with you and hope that the best wishes of many thousands of people who read the sad news goes some way to easing the pain.
Tom
my deepest sympathies.
Dermot
Like everyone here Tom my sincere condolences. I’m at the end of the phone if you need a chat or whatever..
Take care,
Mark.
Tom,
so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
John
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tom…
So sorry to hear of this Tom, a very good friend of mine was taken in the same way. My thoughts are with you mate.
I’m terribly sorry for your loss Tom.
My deepest sympathies, Tom. My father passed away nine years ago yesterday. Even when we expect such a loss for years, it finally comes as a shock.
Tom, please accept my deepest sympathies at this emotional time for you and your family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sÃ.
Sorry this happened man, just reading the comments left by your readers and the reaction is great, its nice to see this sense of community,
Siriquelle
I’m getting this a little late (was offline most of the weekend).
So sorry to hear this, Tom. Chris and I send you our condolences.
Sorry to read about your loss Tom.
My condolences Tom.
My deepest sympathies and condolences.
Sorry for your loss Tom.
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
Very sorry to hear about your mum. I know from my own experience how hard it is coming to terms with a loss like this, best wishes for strength and comfort for you and your family.
Your dad is one of that quiet legion of unsung great human beings. We rarely hear about such unassuming, yet great love. Thank you for sharing that. May I offer my condolences.
My thoughts and greatest sympathies are with you and your entire family. Your Mum is at peace now, no longer in pain.
Tom,
I was saddened to hear that you mother had passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Sean
Very sorry for your troubles Tom.
I am sorry to hear of the news of your mother. I wishes are with you and yours. Peace.