Please permit me to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences regarding your mother's passing. I'm saddened to hear of your family's loss.
Although we've never met, I've read your column, blog and books over the decades and have felt a sort of astrological kinship to you as we share both the same birth month, June, and birth year, 1960, as well as a similar perspective. We've also both shared having our parents live long and fulfilling lives. My mother passed November of 2024 and although my father is still present and relatively healthy, her passing has certainly left a tremendous void in my life.
I feel though that as long as I live, so will she, through my mental and physical being, as well as cherished memories, knowledge transmitted, and the love that she felt for me and I for her.
I wish that I could express my thoughts as well as you, but please know that the profound love of a mother for her child extends beyond the corporeal world and remains profoundly present and deeply felt within our sprirtual core.
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. No matter how old we are, no one's ever ready to lose their mom. If we were fortunate, mom's love would be one of the most pure and unconditional loves we will know in our life.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It doesn't matter how old you are when you lose a parent, it is a significant and painful loss. My mother died 46 years ago when I was 33. There isn't a day that I don't miss her, want to tell her or ask her something. May good memories sustain you. Sandy
A sad milestone — sorry to read this news and hope you and the family are bearing up well under the circumstances. The more I meet people of our vintage and even younger whose parent died long ago, the more I realize how comparatively lucky you and I have been to have had our parents for so long (albeit with dementia haven taken its relentless toll on my mother and your father)
When I saw your mother’s baby picture at first I was startled because I have a similar picture of me. And my parents almost named me June because I also have a June birthday. I was so sad to learn she has died. Losing your mom is so hard. Don’t listen to people who try to tell you it’s okay because she lived to her nineties. It’s never okay. Time helps you and so does keeping busy. I am so sorry.
Do not listen to folks who say it’s okay because your mother got to live to her nineties. It’s never good to lose your mom. We survive now on memories.
May your memories bring you peace. May your family surround you with love. It is a profound moment, and it will unfold further as you navigate the loss. For now, I send condolences and strength for the many hard moments ahead.
Sorry to hear this sad news, Mister S. My sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your mother.
Your mother is always with you. Even in her absence...nothing on earth can separate you. Not time. Not space. Not even death. She is the place you came from…your very first home. She is the map you follow with your first steps. She is your first love. She is your first heartbreak when you leave the nest.
Your mother is always with you. She is the fresh laundry smell in your clean T-shirts, and the cool hand on your brow when you’re sick. She is cookies and milk (and more cookies) after school.
Your mother is always with you. When my own mother passed away, 13 summers ago. my sister and I were told: “She is not gone…she is just …away.” . There is a small book called “Peace of Mind”, by Joshua Lieberman, whose words say that for each one of us, the moment comes when the Great Nurse, Death, takes your hand and quietly says: “It’s time to go home…night is coming…it is your bedtime, child of the Earth.”
Please know that you are in my thoughts, Mister S. May God bless you and give you strength during this sorrowful time. But remember that your mother will always be with you..
Neil, I am so sorry for your loss. Regardless of circumstances, the passing of one's mother is a singular experience. You honor her every day by being the person you are and shepherding in the next generations.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. This is an experience that is never okay -- we are never old enough and our Mothers are never old enough. She will always be with you in positive ways -- it's been 35 years for me and I think of mine daily.
So sorry that you’ve lost your mom - And so close to us losing sr rosemary. You wrote such a wonderful column about her. Thanks for being such an important part of chicago and what we read.
My Mom died two years ago, and my Dad died last year. I occasionally get dreams where they are alive and well. It should hurt, but I do like 'seeing them' again. Sad for you and your familiy
My condolences to you and your family. May Adoshem give you strength in this difficult time. She will always be with you in your memories. My mother has been gone 16 years. My sister and I might be doing something or having a conversation. All of a sudden we'll remember a thing that our mother said or did. It means that she is still with us. I've learned that we will always grieve, but we we find the pain lessens over time and we can find peace. I hope you find peace too.
My sincerest condolences. I have read your columns, books, and blogs over the years. I appreciate having you in my life, your words give me smiles and wisdom. Thank you for all you do for me and your many readers.
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Oh, gosh. I'm so sorry for your loss. We all will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteMay her memory be for blessing.
ReplyDeleteNeil-
ReplyDeletePlease permit me to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences regarding your mother's passing. I'm saddened to hear of your family's loss.
Although we've never met, I've read your column, blog and books over the decades and have felt a sort of astrological kinship to you as we share both the same birth month, June, and birth year, 1960, as well as a similar perspective. We've also both shared having our parents live long and fulfilling lives. My mother passed November of 2024 and although my father is still present and relatively healthy, her passing has certainly left a tremendous void in my life.
I feel though that as long as I live, so will she, through my mental and physical being, as well as cherished memories, knowledge transmitted, and the love that she felt for me and I for her.
I wish that I could express my thoughts as well as you, but please know that the profound love of a mother for her child extends beyond the corporeal world and remains profoundly present and deeply felt within our sprirtual core.
Jim
I'm so sorry to hear this. May her memory be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this. May her memory be for a blessing, with many memories. Cherish the family!
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. No matter how old we are, no one's ever ready to lose their mom. If we were fortunate, mom's love would be one of the most pure and unconditional loves we will know in our life.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, Neil. And my condolences to your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss of your mother. That's a hard one. Mine died in 1987. Let no one tell you how, or how long, to grieve.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou & your family are in my heart. I'm so sorry
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Thinking about your family…your father.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences.
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences - I have been there and know the melancholy.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It doesn't matter how old you are when you lose a parent, it is a significant and painful loss. My mother died 46 years ago when I was 33. There isn't a day that I don't miss her, want to tell her or ask her something. May good memories sustain you.
ReplyDeleteSandy
A sad milestone — sorry to read this news and hope you and the family are bearing up well under the circumstances. The more I meet people of our vintage and even younger whose parent died long ago, the more I realize how comparatively lucky you and I have been to have had our parents for so long (albeit with dementia haven taken its relentless toll on my mother and your father)
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw your mother’s baby picture at first I was startled because I have a similar picture of me. And my parents almost named me June because I also have a June birthday. I was so sad to learn she has died. Losing your mom is so hard. Don’t listen to people who try to tell you it’s okay because she lived to her nineties. It’s never okay. Time helps you and so does keeping busy. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteMay the good Lord welcome your mother into paradise. One who dies and is thought of, never truly dies. Our condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for you Neil. You have my deepest sympathies. You should take as much time off as you like without any question. I wish you peace.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences on the death of your beloved mother. Praying for your dad and the rest of the extended Steinberg family. Judy
ReplyDeleteDo not listen to folks who say it’s okay because your mother got to live to her nineties. It’s never good to lose your mom. We survive now on memories.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss, Neil.
ReplyDeleteLove and comfort to you and yours, Neil.
ReplyDeleteOur mothers always remain in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies to you & yours
ReplyDeletePlease accept my sincere condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHoping you find comfort in the sower of family, friends, and readers. My condolences.
ReplyDeleteMay her memory be a blessing - ×–×›×¨×•× ×” לברכה. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. May your memories lessen the pain as time goes on.
ReplyDeleteNeil,
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences.
So very sorry for your loss, Neil. She must have been a pretty great lady. Wishing you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteMay your memories bring you peace. May your family surround you with love. It is a profound moment, and it will unfold further as you navigate the loss. For now, I send condolences and strength for the many hard moments ahead.
ReplyDeleteFrom Kate in Chicago: Condolences to you and your family, Neil! May her memory be a blessing!
ReplyDeleteNeil, Thinking of you and your family during this very sad time.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear. Condolences sent your way.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to read about your loss. It was good your parents were living closer the last year(s). My sympathy to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI’m sorry for your loss, Neil. Condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your family's loss. May her memory be a blessing to you all.
ReplyDeleteWhat sad news. I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI don't think there's any loss that compares.
ReplyDeleteMy deep condolences.
My sincere condolences to you and your family
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. Take what time you need we will be here when you are ready to return.
ReplyDeleteYou have my deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your mother.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and your family through this difficult time
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this sad news, Mister S.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your mother.
Your mother is always with you. Even in her absence...nothing on earth can separate you. Not time. Not space. Not even death. She is the place you came from…your very first home. She is the map you follow with your first steps. She is your first love. She is your first heartbreak when you leave the nest.
Your mother is always with you. She is the fresh laundry smell in your clean T-shirts, and the cool hand on your brow when you’re sick. She is cookies and milk (and more cookies) after school.
Your mother is always with you. When my own mother passed away, 13 summers ago. my sister and I were told: “She is not gone…she is just …away.”
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There is a small book called “Peace of Mind”, by Joshua Lieberman, whose words say that for each one of us, the moment comes when the Great Nurse, Death, takes your hand and quietly says: “It’s time to go home…night is coming…it is your bedtime, child of the Earth.”
Please know that you are in my thoughts, Mister S. May God bless you and give you strength during this sorrowful time. But remember that your mother will always be with you..
I would like to piggyback on Grizz's thoughts; I cannot come up with any of my own here. I'm sorry for your loss.
DeleteNeil, I am so sorry for your loss. Regardless of circumstances, the passing of one's mother is a singular experience. You honor her every day by being the person you are and shepherding in the next generations.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences to you and your family. This is an experience that is never okay -- we are never old enough and our Mothers are never old enough. She will always be with you in positive ways -- it's been 35 years for me and I think of mine daily.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you’ve lost your mom - And so close to us losing sr rosemary. You wrote such a wonderful column about her. Thanks for being such an important part of chicago and what we read.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom died two years ago, and my Dad died last year. I occasionally get dreams where they are alive and well. It should hurt, but I do like 'seeing them' again. Sad for you and your familiy
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences. May her memory be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and your family. May Adoshem give you strength in this difficult time. She will always be with you in your memories.
ReplyDeleteMy mother has been gone 16 years. My sister and I might be doing something or having a conversation. All of a sudden we'll remember a thing that our mother said or did. It means that she is still with us.
I've learned that we will always grieve, but we we find the pain lessens over time and we can find peace. I hope you find peace too.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI hope you take comfort in that she was there for you and you for her for a very long time.
ReplyDeletejohn
Regardless of the length of life, a mother is still a mother. Our sincere condolences for your loss. - -Eve and Gary
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photograph of your baby mama. I bet she was sure proud of you and your family. Grief is love. May you walk in peace down the road
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Condolences to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for the loss of your mother.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to read that. Sincere condolences to you and your family, Neil.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences to you and all your family.
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences. I have read your columns, books, and blogs over the years. I appreciate having you in my life, your words give me smiles and wisdom. Thank you for all you do for me and your many readers.
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