Tuesday night, at about 7:00 PM, my mother took her last breath in this life. She was 84 years old and lived a good long life. I know that the immediate reaction by most people is to say, "I'm sorry". It's ok, really. I am celebrating her passing. The last few years have been difficult. Daddy died five years ago. I know Mama missed him terribly. The last year, especially the last few months, I watched her progressively deteriorate. Her quality of life was...well, there wasn't much to speak of. She lost her ability to communicate and couldn't really eat anymore. Swallowing became difficult. Between her arthritis, bed sores, and other ailments, I know she was suffering.
I feel very blessed. God is so merciful and gracious. He provided the opportunity for both my brother and I to be there with her, just like we were with Daddy when he took his last breath. We told her that we loved her and that it was ok to go and rest anytime she wanted to. We told her that she did a great job, that we would be ok. She didn't have to fight any longer. Just a minute or two before she took her last breath, a tear fell from her left eye. I told my brother that it wouldn't surprise me in the least if she saw the Lord Jesus. She was about to experience the incomprehensible unconditional love that we can only touch ever so slightly in this life.
Praise God!  No more suffering, no more tears, no more pain. Mama is home with Daddy.
Revelation 7:15-17 (New International Version)
And he said, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15Therefore,
"they are before the throne of God
and serve him day and night in his temple;
and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.
16Never again will they hunger;
never again will they thirst.
The sun will not beat upon them,
nor any scorching heat.
17For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;
he will lead them to springs of living water.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Revelation 21 (New International Version)
The New Jerusalem
1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
5He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."
6He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.
We had a wonderful gathering of friends and family today. I spoke for the first time, publically. I felt that I really needed to cover some things. I may just have to write about some of those things in another blog.
I will close with the question in the title. I wonder if Daddy was waiting in Heaven with a cold Miller Pony for her. I'm sure he's had a few Falstaff's by now. He's had a new body for five years. It's Mama's turn. Instead of dancing on St. Charles Avenue, they'll be dancing on gold streets.
I miss you Mama. I'll always love you. I am glad that you aren't in pain and in that old home anymore. I'm glad that you're finally with that man of your's again.
Thank you for reading...and no need to say sorry. Rejoice, my friends. I am. 
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EternalFlame
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Jun 20 @ 5:27PM
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That was a beautiful tribute. Many hugs to you and yours.
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misschoos
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Jun 20 @ 5:31PM
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~*~
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SpiritOrnery
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Jun 20 @ 5:40PM
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 I know. My Mom is with my stepdad. The love of her life!  
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Fender
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Jun 20 @ 5:50PM
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I am glad that you aren't in pain and in that old home anymore. I'm glad that you're finally with that man of your's again.
I'm glad she is too Metry
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SallyF
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Jun 20 @ 5:57PM
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Hugs to you, Metry
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BandTMom
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Jun 20 @ 7:14PM
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Tunes4u
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Jun 20 @ 7:34PM
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Peace to you and yours....
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Tunes
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capobeachguy
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Jun 20 @ 8:11PM
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Beautifully written, my brother.
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lazareth
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Jun 20 @ 8:47PM
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Bless your heart, your momma has gone home.
Hugs to you and your family........
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WSOR
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Jun 20 @ 8:50PM
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Praise be to God for your Mother's life here on Earth, & the legacy she left behind. Indeed she has seen the sweet face of Jesus. 
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mystery2u888
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Jun 20 @ 8:55PM
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cookin_cookies
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Jun 20 @ 9:05PM
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Hugs
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hpylady1
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Jun 20 @ 9:10PM
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Paul I know exactly what you are feeling .. I felt the same way when my mom left this life I know for a better one. At the time I had no idea why I felt so calm because I had always felt I could stand just about anything but losing her... she was the only person I had left that was there for me 100% of the time no matter what... but my pastor explained to me that it was the Holy Spirit our comforter that was getting me through this. Thank you for sharing.
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signme
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Jun 20 @ 9:32PM
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What a beautiful blog...thank you for sharing this with us.
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Loreli
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Jun 20 @ 11:34PM
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Big hugs to you and your family...
She has at least one wonderful child to carry her memories forth
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teddybearagain
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Jun 21 @ 12:08AM
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Metry, this brought back memories. I held the hand of my Aunt when she passed, she hadn't spoke in weeks, but she sat up from her bed, after not moving in over a month, opened her arms wide, spoke the words I love you, ...and then, .. spoke to her Lord .."I'm ready, take me". What an honor it is to witness something so beautiful indeed.
I rejoice with you and celebrate the life of your mother, .. if you listen quietly Ill bet you can hear her and your daddy dancing and laughing )
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missliss78
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Jun 21 @ 12:12AM
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Bless you. I have to offer my condolences to you on the earthly loss of your mother & say that I am glad you have comfort in knowing she is in heaven with peace & happiness all around. Here's hoping that knowledge & your wonderful memories of your mother sustain you as you go forward in life here without her.
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EvolvednReal
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Jun 21 @ 1:20AM
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Metry thank-you for sharing this very personal part of your life. I just happened to be thinking of my late mother today and this hit home for me. Your mother was lucky to have you there with her. Isn't that how it should be for us all? I'm sure you'll take comfort, as I have, in knowing that you took care of her as only a loved one can. I so respect that you are viewing it in a positive light, as a release for her, instead of focusing on how much you'll miss her.
My thoughts are with you.
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glevelius
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Jun 21 @ 2:29AM
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Beautifully written my dear friend. She is indeed in a better place, with a new body, and she is happy now. Thank God she was a Christian and believed in the power of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He will take care of them forever and they will be waiting for you to join them one day...
-Gary-
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sweet5red
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Jun 21 @ 4:47AM
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no more pain... god be with you sweetie...Sweet n Louisiana
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mailorderannie
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Jun 21 @ 6:29AM
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I TOTALLY understand why "sorry" is the wrong thing to say. I felt the same way when my Dad died. Instead of a funeral, we had a celebration that he would have loved.
Hugs to you.
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oceanlover734
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Jun 21 @ 9:31AM
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~*~
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graywolf
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Jun 21 @ 10:25AM
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Prayers are with you and your family. It is good that you know that she is now in a better place and no longer suffering.
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kattsmeow
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Jun 21 @ 10:32AM
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I understand about not saying I'm sorry. My mother wanted to go "home". She was tired.
Bless you and your family!
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1stsignofspring
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Jun 21 @ 10:47AM
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How wonderful to have been with her for her last breath on this earth....and to help usher her into the arms of the Lord......celebrate her life!
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luvmycats
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Jun 21 @ 2:14PM
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You are doing what we should all do when we loose a loved one. Celebrate their life. I too spoke publicly the first time at my mom's funeral. What a blessing it was.
No doubt, your daddy was waiting with a little cold one too. 
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Winelover
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Jun 21 @ 5:03PM
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The peace of knowing that they are in a much better place is always something to celebrate!
She's with her love and I'm sure these past five years have been hard on her not having him by her side, now, they will never leave each other.
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TechGirl277
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Jun 21 @ 5:16PM
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My condolences on your loss...but I am glad to see that you are rejoicing in her homegoing. May you be filled with His peace and His arms wrapped around you at this time.
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albertafire
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Jun 22 @ 12:21AM
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a wonderful celebration of her life.. hugs to you..
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beckyiv42000
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Jun 22 @ 1:46AM
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Metry dear one.. how wonderful that you choose to celebrate her life ... so many mourn the loss only instead of remembering and thanking the good Lord for the time he shared her with you... she raised a fine son one who gives of himself and has a wonderful heart.. Thank you Metrys Momma for sharing him with us and Im happy you are with your love again... Big huggs Metry
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kywonder
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Sep 6 @ 12:30AM
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Momma's teaching angels how to sing
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