I just got a call from my sister today. My mom is in the ICU after surgery, unresponsive and may not survive (she's a Christian). She lives about 19 hours away by car (no nearby airports). It makes me realize how special our time is with our parents.
So, if you knew that the next conversation you would have with your mom would be your last, what would you say to her?
And if your mom is fine, if you knew this was your last time with her would you treat her differently?
2007-07-22 11:04:03 · 14 answers · asked by Searcher 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Update, if you believe in prayer, please keep praying. My sister called about 10 minutes after this post went through, and while she was on the phone, my brother in law got my sister and told her that Mom is waking up. My brother in law is the phone with me and she cannot see, but she can answer questions.
2007-07-22 11:33:00 · update #1
Some things are obvious. I would tell her I love her unconditionally, and had since I was old enough to know what that meant. I would thank her. I would ask her forgiveness for any hurt I had given along the way.
And then I would share memories...all the good memories I could dredge up from our life together. Big things and small.
I'm a mom myself, and I would love to hear those things from my children. But we don't say these things, do we? And we usually don't know it's our last time. I didn't with my mother.
2007-07-22 11:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by pkrichev 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, I am truly sorry about your mom. I love my mom with all of my heart and soul, I will be lost when the day comes that she is no longer around. So my heart just goes out to you.
I would first tell her that I love her and then I would thank her for being such an amazing mom. I would tell her that she has been truly inspiring and that NOBODY could ever hold a candle to her. I would let her know that so many people have loved and respected her. Then I would make sure that I told her once again how much I will miss her and that I love her.
My mom is fine and I thank god for that. I don't think i would treat her any differently I would just cherish every minute that I had to spend with her.
2007-07-22 18:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a great question. I have the greatest priviledge of living only 30 minutes away from my parents. I am by chance going to spend the day with mom and grandma tomorrow. I love my mother infinitely and I will tell her that when I see her. We will talk about the good and bad things happening in the family, I will ask for advice with my children, we will laugh about old times and marvel at our age. Respect for my elders was deeply instilled in me as a child, and it is still there today. I would never treat my mother differently. I love and respect her.
2007-07-22 20:52:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,sister... I am sorry to hear this news.
we will be praying for your Mom,you and your family...I could answer this question,very much in-depth but I just lost my father in December...I just can't handle it right now...I hope that others will,however...this is an exellent question. I acutally have considered it,in the last 6-7 months,but just can't think about it..I will just say,that my Mother is a wonderful person and I love her very much. She has always made me feel like I was special,as I was an adopted child...I was chosen.
2007-07-22 18:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last time I spoke to Mum before she died friday morning, she said I love you son and I told her I loved her as well, and she actually spoke for the first time in 3 months, that was her last words
2007-07-22 18:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by Angel Eyes 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've already been there... she died a year ago...
She knew I loved her... she knew she could count on me...
Just tell your mom the kind things in your heart, and you will be doing it right... hopefully you will have many more chances to say what you feel...
2007-07-22 18:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
every time I speek to my mom I tell her I love her. half the time I tell her she did a good job raiseing five kids but only if it comes up. so i dont worry if it will be the last time I say the important stuff every time.
2007-07-22 18:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by slo18 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would tell her that I Love her and thank her for all that she did for me.
I treat people like I would like to be treated, so I never have to play the should of, would of, could of game!
2007-07-22 18:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi mom, Love you, see you in a little while.
2007-07-22 18:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by witnessnbr1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please make sure Mom knows you love her
Say It Out Loud
You never know when the last moment could be.
Treat every moment as if it were your last
2007-07-22 18:09:26 · answer #10 · answered by FallenAngel© 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋