My mother passed away this morning

[fasterbusa]

This morning at 8:10, my mother passed away.

It has been a pretty difficult 5 years for her, but she is now at peace.
We converted the pool room into a Hospice room for her, the purpose being for her to be comfortable in her last days.
The hospital sent her home from last Friday, as they had done all that they could for her.
She got to lie in her bed for less than a week and look at her gardens.
I saw her this morning and said hi, but she was responsive.
I turned to talk to one of her nurses and when I turned back, she was gone.

Today has been a poor day for my father. They knew each other for 77 of her 81 years.

RIP mom.

[Headlight]

Very sorry to hear Webb, keep us informed if there is anything we can do.

[jgreen]

This morning at 8:10, my mother passed away.

It has been a pretty difficult 5 years for her, but she is now at peace.
We converted the pool room into a Hospice room for her, the purpose being for her to be comfortable in her last days.
The hospital sent her home from last Friday, as they had done all that they could for her.
She got to lie in her bed for less than a week and look at her gardens.
I saw her this morning and said hi, but she was responsive.
I turned to talk to one of her nurses and when I turned back, she was gone.

Today has been a poor day for my father. They knew each other for 77 of her 81 years.

RIP mom.

Webb,

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. It is never easy to loose a parent, and I couldn't imagine loosing a spouse and best friend. I know your mother is in a good place, and free of any pain or illness.

If you need ANYTHING, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jon

[Luckystrike]

Webb, very sorry to hear about your loss, especially as I have heard you talk about her and her condition many times over the past couple of Months. Not to sound redundant, but you know I'm always here for ya.

Chris & Jane

[fastlane]

Hi Webb,

I am very sorry that your family is going through all this pain. I wish you peace...

And...call (text?) anytime....

Faye

[hellsnat]

You and your family are in our prayers.

[motoboy]

:(
Sorry for your loss Webb......
Prayers to you and your family.


mb.

[DocThee]

Hey Webb-

I am sorry to hear this grieving news. I know it has been a difficult road for you helping with her care, and the illness she has had. You are right though, she is in a better place, it was her time. How is your father holding up? How are you holding up? We are in a brotherhood as part of this Redline Superbike Club, and as you have seen, we are all here for you. So please, feel free to ask me, or anyone else for anything, and I know we all will come to your need and support.

Webb, may your Mother rest in peace and rise in glory.

-Anthony and Erin

[flamingemu]

Sorry to hear this Webb. This happened much too soon based on the last time we talked about it (just this past Saturday!). I'll give you a call in the next day or so as I'm sure you have a lot on your plate at the moment.

- Nelson

[Quick Busa]

My condolences to you & your family.

I lost my father last august and I can relate.

[don2070]

Sorry to hear of your loss Webb. Never easy to lose someone that close.

[marc_padin]

I am sorry to hear the bad news; my prayers go out to you and your family. It's never easy to loose a loved one, even if you knew in her condition this was inevitable. Now she will rest. Take care of your father, as you said this will be hard on him.

RIP Mom

[Prostreet1]

My prayers are with you and yours Webb....she is in a much greater place now and free of any pain or suffering.

[DemonRR]

wow, sorry to hear that Webb. my thought are with you and your family. let us know if we can do anything or if you need anything.

[fasterbusa]

Thanks everyone, for your kind words and prayers and offers of help.
There is really nothing that anyone can do now. She is gone and I am just trying to help my father with all of this.
He is not doing too badly, but we had to go to the funeral home to do all of the paperwork and it does not take alot for the tears to flow. That just breaks my heart.

Anyway, as you say, mom is in a better place and is at last free from her horrible illnesses.

[2E1gixxer]

Hey buddy, I'm terribly sorry for your loss. :(
I know that we don't know each other real well but if you want to talk, please don't hesitate to call...at anytime.

[Flip]

Webb i'm so sorry to hear this. brea and I will be thinking about you please let us know when you know the arrangments. Know that all of redline are here with you and if you need anything i know there are many shoulders to help you through.

we love you you webb lose is something that is never easy!

[fasterbusa]

Thanks all.
Things are not so jolly over here at the moment, but they will get better.
It will take some time.

[crayder90]

Sorry to hear about your loss Webb. It goes without saying if you need anything, I'm here for you too. Glad to hear you're doing ok. It's not easy I'm sure.

[AlmightyS]

sorry to hear of your loss, sounds like she is at peace now, but I know that does nto fill the void in your familys lives, if there is anything you need please egive a shout. also let us know when you have made your arrangements

[Flip]

has anyone talked to webb?? does anyone have any info?? i would like to set up something for the group to go and show our support.

[Duner]

My prayers with be with her passage and your family's recovery of your loss.

[Prostreet1]

has anyone talked to webb?? does anyone have any info?? i would like to set up something for the group to go and show our support.
Totally on board with this....

[fasterbusa]

Hello!
I was going to post this earlier, but the board was not as stable as it might have been.

We will be having a Memorial Service for my mother.
The service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Birmingham.
The address is 355W Maple Rd in Birmingham. This is about 200 yds east of where Southfield ends at Maple rd.

The date will be June 14, a Saturday at 11am. There will be food and stuff after the service.

I know this will mess up our normal Sat riding, but anyone who wishes to attend is more than welcome.


Thank you all for being so kind and thoughtful.
My father greatly appreciates this.
He is not doing too well currently, but he will get better as time goes by.

[flipf4ipilot]

Sorry for your loss Webb. Prayers to you and your family

[Bluto]

Sorry to hear of your loss Webb...odd we were just talking about it Thursday. If there's anything we can do don't hesitate.

[Blue Z]

I'm sorry to hear that Webb, My parents just celebrated their 65 wedding anniversary on Memorial Day and I thank God for everyday I still have with them.

[TheWhoolieMan]

Hey Webb,

Sorry about being late about this, just got on the boards again. Sorry for your loss and thoughts and prayers coming from the hoosier state.

[fasterbusa]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

Little by little, my father is getting through all of this. I had no idea there were so many things that one has to do when one loses a spouse.

My little sister is still not doing well, but she was the closest to our mother and will be better in time.

Anyway, thanks for being there.

[Mr.Awesome]

Webb,

So sorry to hear about your Mother. You and your family are in mine and Aura's prayer's. We both would have came to the service for some support. Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend. I have a side job commitment that has been set up for a month and Aura will be at her MSF course.
If there is anything we can do or if you just need someone to talk to let us know.

Gary

[fasterbusa]

Thank you Gary.
Everyone is invited to the memorial service next Sat.
However, to tell you the truth, I would not go, except that it is my mother.
I really hate these kinds of things.

Have fun on the job and it is good that Aura will be taking her MSF class!

[Lizzi]

Hi Webb,
am so sad about your mother's passing I can't bear to picture your father. 77 years! There probably isn't anything that can be said to him right now to help ease his pain. I know your mother and father had many dear friends and I pray he is able to find comfort from their words, visits and prayers. I am sure he is grateful for a son like you! You are in my thoughts my friend. ~Lizzi

[fasterbusa]

Oh sure, you say that, but you now live in Boston! Tease!

Thanks for your kind words.
Things are getting better and lots of friends are stopping by (who are all these people? I have no idea.) and speaking with my father.

So far, my father has received a dozen or more flower arraingements as well as all kinds of food!

One would think that with my mother's passing, my father would forget to feed himself!

I am not looking foreward to the memorial service as I am sure that it will be an emotional time for my father and sisters. Oh well.

Thanks again everyone, for all your offers of help and kind thoughts.

[fasterbusa]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all of the prayers and kind thoughts!

Today was the Memorial Service for my mother.

The church was packed and the service went very well.

It was kind of iffy in the morning, as my little sister was getting kind of uncontrolable with her crying and all that. However, she was the closest to mom, my older sister tells me and was not too bad during the service.

My Godfather officiated at the service. Interesting as I do not think that I have seen him for 47 years or so. He is now 88 and did very well.

Our usual minister had made vacation plans to visit his new property out in Idaho, so we needed a sub.

The service had Communion, but did not seem to be overly long. Sometimes I think they get paid by the word or something! But this was not too long.

My father gave a presentation as well, talking about how long he had known my mother and all the things that she volunteered for and stuff like that. He left out her tennis and hunting activities, but did very well otherwise. Many people were worried as to how he would do, but he did very well and held it together until it was time to return to his seat.

Jennier, Nelson and Marc Padin came to the service and that was very nice. (Thank you guys for coming!) They stayed and talked with me until everyone had departed and it was time to go home. They all had things to do, but still, it was very nice that they came and I did appreciate it.

I saw many people that I had not seen in years, which was nice, other than trying to remember the names of so many people.

Anyway, all of the people have gone home now and my out of town relatives are back staying with other intown relatives. My older sister and her 2 children will leave for home (Raleigh, NYC and Portland) Sunday afternoon.

I really hate these things, but everyone loved my mother and it was nice for them to come and show muy father that.

So, it is all over now and hopefully, all the healing can begin.