Ruth Joan Brechbill Lehman. 1920-2012.

[zoe_1418]

Dear friends,
My mother's spirit went with the angels into God's loving embrace, this morning at about 5:15 (eastern time). I got here around midnight and spent some time talking to her, although she was not conscious. I joined two of my brothers (John and Fred); our brother Don is on his way.

Mom's blessing (she pronounced it upon everyone who

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[zoe_1418]

Thank you so much

[grrlpup]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It breaks my heart that any of us have to live without our mothers here.

Thinking of your and your dad and brothers and family at home.

[zoe_1418]

I just said to my brothers, as we sat around dad (whom we had just told), "Oh my. I'm the only female in the immediate family now, after being Mom's little ally for all those years" (only girl and youngest child).

[tx_cronopio]

RIP, Ruth. I am so glad she went peacefully. My thoughts will be with you throughout the coming day.

[zoe_1418]

Yes. Thank you so much.

[daisydumont]

I want to express my sympathies here, too, and pay respects to your good mother.

[zoe_1418]

Thank you so much, V. You know very well what this is like (many times over!). I truly appreciate the wisdom and support of those who do. (Well, I do appreciate everyone's wisdom and support! But you know what I mean.)

[daisydumont]

Yes, I know what you mean, I think. I have felt that odd mix of relief at the end of a loved one's suffering and deep grief at the loss of someone so important to me. You'll be in my thoughts.

[rodluvan]

I'm sorry. Ove's (my husband)mother died also in that age some years ago.

[zoe_1418]

Thank you. She had a long and full life, and still it feels like it was not long enough.