tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post5203437054657778695..comments2024-03-12T09:31:59.061+09:00Comments on Okaasan and Me: My step-mum Jane.Oyome-san1http://www.blogger.com/profile/17613603965553003711noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post-9783945142850936782010-09-13T09:11:32.255+09:002010-09-13T09:11:32.255+09:00Thankyou all!
It's an odd thing this blogging....Thankyou all!<br />It's an odd thing this blogging...messages of careing from people I've never met...or friends who are hiding as Lurkers.<br /><br />Jane was - that past tense is so unsettling - a special woman. So many roles in so many people's lives...<br /><br />She was a great step-mum to me: carefully never surplanting my mother, but there as a caring, older, friend/advisor if I wanted her.<br />And we laughed a lot. Ganged up on dad to poke fun at him, continuing our shared Hunt for the Best Chocolate Pudding Ever...so many memories.<br /><br />"Peacefully at home" means many things really - I think it's the actual Physical - the location in the home surrounded with love and support, but it's also your State in Life - whether you are content with your "home" of family and friends, whether you feel they are ok after you've gone.<br />I think Jane was.<br />Her husband was gone before, her siblings and family have ongoing health/work/relationship trials - but nobody is desperate, and her financial/possession affairs will be closed by people she trusted.<br />And there are probably even BETTER chocolate puddings in Heaven!Oyome-sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658655347848108222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post-79602995111135710402010-09-13T08:47:12.711+09:002010-09-13T08:47:12.711+09:00I am so sorry for your loss, Oyome-san. Your post ...I am so sorry for your loss, Oyome-san. Your post is a beautiful tribute to someone who was obviously a very special lady. Your love for her really shone through. <br />Sincerest condolences from a lurker in the Antipodes.Clare Mareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649051146009841405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post-23703093783577442792010-09-12T23:29:29.959+09:002010-09-12T23:29:29.959+09:00Condolences to you.
Glad she died peacefully. Good...Condolences to you.<br />Glad she died peacefully. Good post about her she was obviously very intelligent. <br />I am glad you have your partner and that you are not alone today. <br />It seems strange to me that are an only child- with your generation and all...<br /><br />Michaela, kiwi in SaitamaMichaelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post-8597428543517706212010-09-12T20:23:08.113+09:002010-09-12T20:23:08.113+09:00I'm so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Su...I'm so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Such sad news to hear and you being so far away must make it worse. It's the worst time of all as you deal with your own health problems. I guess you won't be able to go back for the funeral? Once again I'm sorry for your loss. Kelly xxKelly Azumahttp://www.kellyazuma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post-69960872344115714012010-09-12T16:06:17.690+09:002010-09-12T16:06:17.690+09:00I'm so sorry :( Your step mum sounds like such...I'm so sorry :( Your step mum sounds like such a wonderful person. I'm glad ??) she got to leave so peacefully. It must be a strange thought now with no parents or brothers and sisters. Luckily that guy you met skiing is so wonderful and a great family. <br /><br />Weeding and thinking about Jane does indeed sound like a good way to spend the day.<br /><br />Thinking of you. Tough times and not the best of weeks to look forward too :( <br /><br />You and Yuji need a holiday.<br /><br />Big hugsgaijinwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713629788800228270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post-10772687803354976192010-09-12T11:58:50.208+09:002010-09-12T11:58:50.208+09:00I can't find the right words, I just wanted to...I can't find the right words, I just wanted to say how sorry I am. It's so hard to lose a parent no matter how grown up we are. Hugs.<br /><br />T in TokyoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2998844447617430892.post-51939949652489108912010-09-12T11:55:04.716+09:002010-09-12T11:55:04.716+09:00I'm sorry for your loss. Your step-mum sounde...I'm sorry for your loss. Your step-mum sounded like a very cool lady, the kind of person that I wish I'd known too. <br /><br />I think gardening (or even just weeding) would be a great tribute for her.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476943539943172099noreply@blogger.com