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jrhaelig · 12-06-2015, 05:55 PM

I know this isn't Facebook, and I know that the only one of you I ever met in person was subsequently kicked out of the club, but I do think of you as my international circle of friends.

We shore each other up through busted knuckles and busted studs, lost tools and lost combustion.

Occasionally, however, we shore each other up through lost loved ones, too. Now it's my turn.

My mom was in a coma following a stroke nearly 2 weeks ago. She finally surrendered this morning on my watch. She made it to 82, which is pretty darn good, through some of the most interesting times in world history.

Thanks to her being the daughter of her father, I received the hereditary interest in great cars that has led me here.

So - thanks, Mom. Godspeed.

FrankWest · 12-06-2015, 06:10 PM

Sorry to hear about your Mom.
It is terrible. Things never seem the same after you lose your Mom.
My mother passed away in 1991 and it took me 10 years to get used to the idea.
I know what you are feeling...It is very difficult. My mom was very religious and told us never to worry if she dies. It was still hard, even if you know she lives on beyond, because she is no longer here with us.

WestCoast · 12-06-2015, 06:10 PM

sorry hear that, mothers are what hold the familys together, losing one is deviastating to a family, i lost my mom too, so i can understand the pain you have, just remember all the good things she did, and honor those memories

A bones · 12-06-2015, 06:14 PM

She was a good Mom. May your memories sustain you in this very hard time.

Bill's Auto Works · 12-06-2015, 06:16 PM

Very sorry for your loss John. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Ol' Ron · 12-06-2015, 06:17 PM

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May she go with God, sorry to hear of her passing.
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Barry-ct · 12-06-2015, 06:39 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. She lived a long and hopefully , a happy life. I have been down that road and it's not an easy one to travel. I think of my Mom and Dad every day. I learned a lot from them and I've tried to pass it on to my children. As time goes on, you'll hurt less, but it doesn't go completely away. Remember all the good in your parents.

Drbrown · 12-06-2015, 06:48 PM

Speaking of Mom's .... Any of you old enough the remember that 1950's song "Oh My Ma-Ma" recorded I believe by singer Eddie Fisher. It was preceded or followed by the song "Oh My Pa-PA". And there was the popular late 40's/early 50's black and white weekly TV show "I Remember Mama". We sure lived in a different world then.

My Dad's been gone 65 years (age 46); My Mom gone 54 years (age 53). For as little time as they were here, I was so fortunate to have them. They continue to light my path.

My sincere regrets on her passing John.

Heard · 12-06-2015, 06:53 PM

Very sorry to hear that John. There is always something extra special about your mom.

Talkwrench · 12-06-2015, 06:59 PM

82 is a pretty good run, Im sure where she is going to she will be well looked after.
Godspeed to her and my thoughts are with you.

adileo · 12-06-2015, 07:06 PM

Very sorry to hear of your loss. As long as you keep her in your heart and loving memories she will continue to live - take care. Andy

texas webb · 12-06-2015, 07:08 PM

Sorry for your loss.Moms are the greatest people in the world.

VeryTangled · 12-06-2015, 07:26 PM

Hi Everyone, John, I'm so sorry you are going through this today. Be grateful for the memories you carry.

I just got off the phone with my Mom right before I read this. Lost my Dad, 'Barner Henry@1140, in August of '13.

39topless · 12-06-2015, 07:33 PM

John,
So sorry for your loss. From your post, it sounds as if she was lucky to have you for a son.
Phil

ccnelson · 12-06-2015, 07:33 PM

Sorry for your loss. Lost my mother in 1997 to pancreatic cancer, still miss her.

waterboychuck · 12-06-2015, 07:34 PM

Sorry for your loss. I know that mom's are special to all of us.

JSeery · 12-06-2015, 07:43 PM

Sorry for your loss John. Spent the day with my mom & dad. Mom is almost 90 (April) and really slowing down.

compyello · 12-06-2015, 07:46 PM

sorry for your families loss

Fordestes · 12-06-2015, 08:02 PM

Sorry about your loss, I strongly believe (the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world).

Bob/Ohio · 12-06-2015, 08:37 PM

Sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.

Bob

12-06-2015, 05:55 PM	#1
jrhaelig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey Posts: 264	Lost My Mom Today I know this isn't Facebook, and I know that the only one of you I ever met in person was subsequently kicked out of the club, but I do think of you as my international circle of friends. We shore each other up through busted knuckles and busted studs, lost tools and lost combustion. Occasionally, however, we shore each other up through lost loved ones, too. Now it's my turn. My mom was in a coma following a stroke nearly 2 weeks ago. She finally surrendered this morning on my watch. She made it to 82, which is pretty darn good, through some of the most interesting times in world history. Thanks to her being the daughter of her father, I received the hereditary interest in great cars that has led me here. So - thanks, Mom. Godspeed. __________________ John Haelig Bridgewater, NJ 1939 Ford Pickup 1963 Lincoln Continental 1939 Buick Last edited by jrhaelig; 12-06-2015 at 08:09 PM.

12-06-2015, 06:10 PM	#2
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,005	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry to hear about your Mom. It is terrible. Things never seem the same after you lose your Mom. My mother passed away in 1991 and it took me 10 years to get used to the idea. I know what you are feeling...It is very difficult. My mom was very religious and told us never to worry if she dies. It was still hard, even if you know she lives on beyond, because she is no longer here with us.

12-06-2015, 06:10 PM	#3
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Lost My Mom Today sorry hear that, mothers are what hold the familys together, losing one is deviastating to a family, i lost my mom too, so i can understand the pain you have, just remember all the good things she did, and honor those memories

12-06-2015, 06:14 PM	#4
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,283	Re: Lost My Mom Today She was a good Mom. May your memories sustain you in this very hard time.

12-06-2015, 06:16 PM	#5
Bill's Auto Works Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 595	Re: Lost My Mom Today Very sorry for your loss John. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. __________________ Your QUALITY Ford Barn Transporter- Open or Enclosed. Bill's Auto Works Est. 1983 & Still Going Strong! 1955 Chevy Altered W.B. Gasser 1955 Nash Amb. Cust. Lemans 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 2 DR HT 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix 2 DR HT 1966 Pontiac Catalina Conv 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL 2 DR HT 1966 AMC Ambassador Cust 2DR HT 1967 AMC Marlin 1967 Toronado 1973 Chevy Nova Full Chassis Car 1992 Jag XJS Conv 1992 Jag XJS 2 DR Coupe 2007 Cadillac XLR-V Supercharged Roadster

12-06-2015, 06:17 PM	#6
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) May she go with God, sorry to hear of her passing. Ol' Ron

12-06-2015, 06:39 PM	#7
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry to hear of your loss. She lived a long and hopefully , a happy life. I have been down that road and it's not an easy one to travel. I think of my Mom and Dad every day. I learned a lot from them and I've tried to pass it on to my children. As time goes on, you'll hurt less, but it doesn't go completely away. Remember all the good in your parents. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

12-06-2015, 06:48 PM	#8
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Lost My Mom Today Speaking of Mom's .... Any of you old enough the remember that 1950's song "Oh My Ma-Ma" recorded I believe by singer Eddie Fisher. It was preceded or followed by the song "Oh My Pa-PA". And there was the popular late 40's/early 50's black and white weekly TV show "I Remember Mama". We sure lived in a different world then. My Dad's been gone 65 years (age 46); My Mom gone 54 years (age 53). For as little time as they were here, I was so fortunate to have them. They continue to light my path. My sincere regrets on her passing John.

12-06-2015, 06:53 PM	#9
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 588	Re: Lost My Mom Today Very sorry to hear that John. There is always something extra special about your mom. __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

12-06-2015, 06:59 PM	#10
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Lost My Mom Today 82 is a pretty good run, Im sure where she is going to she will be well looked after. Godspeed to her and my thoughts are with you. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

12-06-2015, 07:06 PM	#11
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Lost My Mom Today Very sorry to hear of your loss. As long as you keep her in your heart and loving memories she will continue to live - take care. Andy

12-06-2015, 07:08 PM	#12
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry for your loss.Moms are the greatest people in the world.

12-06-2015, 07:26 PM	#13
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Lost My Mom Today Hi Everyone, John, I'm so sorry you are going through this today. Be grateful for the memories you carry. I just got off the phone with my Mom right before I read this. Lost my Dad, 'Barner Henry@1140, in August of '13. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

12-06-2015, 07:33 PM	#14
39topless Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,027	Re: Lost My Mom Today John, So sorry for your loss. From your post, it sounds as if she was lucky to have you for a son. Phil

12-06-2015, 07:33 PM	#15
ccnelson Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 87	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry for your loss. Lost my mother in 1997 to pancreatic cancer, still miss her.

12-06-2015, 07:34 PM	#16
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry for your loss. I know that mom's are special to all of us. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

12-06-2015, 07:43 PM	#17
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry for your loss John. Spent the day with my mom & dad. Mom is almost 90 (April) and really slowing down.

12-06-2015, 07:46 PM	#18
compyello Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hinton, Iowa Posts: 70	Re: Lost My Mom Today sorry for your families loss

12-06-2015, 08:02 PM	#19
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry about your loss, I strongly believe (the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world).

12-06-2015, 08:37 PM	#20
Bob/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 222	Re: Lost My Mom Today Sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family. Bob