My mom, Marion K. Bebee, known to friends and grandkids as Marni, died last Wednesday, February 19th. This is a picture from the last time I saw her well, last May. Here we are celebrating her 105th birthday.
She even blew out her birthday candles. She was a remarkable woman, both for the length of her life and the quality of her caring. My cousin, Susan, told me she had just received a birthday card from Mom for her birthday February 12th.
Happily, Mom was pretty well until the last. I called her every day. On Saturday afternoon we had a nice talk and she assured me she was fine being by herself in her apartment. She could take care of her own needs, she said, and had just finished doing up her dishes.
Unhappily, she died in February. I was able to fly up to be with my sister, Joan. I got here in time to be with Mom at the end, but I let Joan do the driving. I’m not used to this stuff!
There is beauty in everything. There is beauty in a peaceful death after a long life lived well. There is beauty in the sun on the snow. But I would much rather have visited in May for Mom’s 106th birthday as planned. We’ll be up here again, then, but it won’t be the same.
On the Roam Again 
Dear Jill,I was so sorry to read about your mom’s death this morning. Wh
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Jill, Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Always hard to say goodbye.
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So sorry for the loss of your Mom. You were lucky to have her for all those years💕
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Jill, Just reading this, & I too, wish that May would find you celebrating Marnie’s 106th.
My heart is holding your hurting heart gently as you grieve this extraordinary woman, your vibrant, loving Mom ❤️
Such a Dear woman, always such a bright light, thoughtful, kind & giving.
So sad to think that she is no longer here with us, holding a gentle space.
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Dear Jill and Bud, I am sorry about the loss of your mom Jill. It sounds like she has a long and fulfilling life. What a blessing to have her in your life for so many years.
Peace, Cindy
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This is a very nice post, Jill, even though it was difficult!
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