At 1:46 PM on Saturday I was happy. Comically stressed, rushing and laughing on the phone. I was preparing to record a segment for the NPNM podcast's 100th show. I was agreeing log into Rift at 9PM ET to check out the 1.5 patch with a guildmate.
58 minutes later a daughter and I were on foot racing through the hospital to the emergency room but it was too late, my mother was dead. No warning. No goodbyes.
My sincere condolences on the death of your mother. I know that the near future is going to be hard on everyone in your family, but based on everything I've read here on your site, you're going to be a rock of stability for them- and for yourself.
Take care.
Posted by: Chris | October 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Saylah, my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
/Erik
Posted by: Sente | October 10, 2011 at 01:59 PM
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know something like this can be especially hard when it happens out of the blue. Take care.
Posted by: bhagpuss | October 10, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Sincere condolences to you and you family Saylah.
Posted by: mbp | October 10, 2011 at 02:31 PM
I'm very sorry for your loss and can only offer my useless condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: Ludo | October 10, 2011 at 03:53 PM
I am so, so sorry.
Posted by: Randomessa | October 10, 2011 at 05:05 PM
My heart truly goes out to you at this time, Saylah. I lost my father 6 years ago and it still hurts. I can only say that in time you will learn to live with the pain and loss but it will take time. Use your skill at writing, even if you never publish it here, at least put down on paper how you're feeling. It helped me and it may help you.
Posted by: Capn John | October 10, 2011 at 07:05 PM
I'm so, so sorry.
Posted by: Tipa | October 10, 2011 at 08:11 PM
I'm sorry for your loss...
Posted by: Sunidaze | October 11, 2011 at 01:29 AM
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Posted by: Winged Nazgul | October 11, 2011 at 07:15 AM
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.
Posted by: Dave | October 11, 2011 at 09:44 AM
My condolences on your loss.
Posted by: Letrange | October 11, 2011 at 02:12 PM
My sincere condolences on the death of your mother.
Posted by: Solidstate | October 12, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's sudden passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: toya | October 13, 2011 at 02:34 AM
Fran and I have been there more times than we care to recount. There have been times when we where there to say goodbye and times we were too lately.
If you need a virtual shoulder to cry on our door is always open.
Julie
Posted by: Julie Whitefeather | October 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM