waynetheking

Hello sr family. My mother passed away this morning with colon cancer. She was a lovely, vivacious, upbeat woman to the end. I love her dearly. She was 85. It was her time. God blessed me and my 3 siblings with a wonderful mom. I couldn't have asked for a better mom.
im not looking for sympathy here by posting this. I want to mention sobriety. Im sober through this difficult time. God give me over 2 and half years to be there for her. I was able to do things with her. She had dementia. If i had been drinking i would seen her a lot less. Too hungover.
But for some reason god sober me up. Im extremley grateful for this. I guess my point is this, sobriety is good for us but it also affects many. I was able to show her true love and respect this last two and half years. You can't buy that. Its priceless. Sobriety has many benefits folks. I think that as time goes on, we realize how important it becomes. When were drinking it's all about us.
I just wanted to thank you for being here. Your all important to me. God bless and whatever you do, don't drink.

trachemys

Wayne, thanks for sharing that. Healing thoughts to you and yours.

Tooshabby

I'm sorry for your loss. Wayne. Fantastic you had that precious time with her xxx

FarToGo

Sending you love and sympathies for your loss. So glad for you that you had precious times to remember. Bless you. Be gentle on yourself now. xx

Redmayne

your post resonated with me, quite strongly as my sobriety date is 15th, Feb., 2008. My Mother passed away a day before her 84th birthday in August, 2009 from an aggressive brain cancer. My grandson was born in August a year later.

Without doubt, given I was well over a year sober and am still going, these two, given the bond I had with my Mother and that now exists with my grandson, are the two proudest and significant events, bar for the date of my recovery, of my sobriety. In these alone I have much to be grateful for, thanks for your thread...

emme99

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you & your family in my thoughts.

brynn

Please accept my condolences, Wayne. You are blessed to have such lovely memories of your dear mom. May god give you and your family peace.

Carlotta

So sorry for your loss Wayne

zjw

good to hear sorta. i mean its sad news but at the same time the fact that your sober through it and remaining that way is very encouraging. I always worry if someone close to me dies i'll pick up again. stories like yours tell me it doesnt have to be that way. and I can see why now too.

SoberLeigh

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, wayne, but really glad that you were able to be fully present for her during her struggles.

Dallow

I am sorry for you loss, but I want to thank you for sharing.

It's a great reminder of how being sober means reconnecting with our loved ones, which makes life more precious both to them and to us.

Take care of yourself!

Venecia

Wayne, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Peace be with you.

Soberpotamus

Wayne, sending you hugs. I am so sorry for your loss; please accept my condolences. I am really happy to know she was able to experience those last years with you as a sober son, that is wonderful Keeping you in my thoughts...

XOXO

happybeingme

I am sorry for your loss but grateful that you had your sobriety and precious time with her.

2muchpain

Very sorry to hear about your loss Wayne. I can relate. John

aussieblue

so very sorry for your loss.

Soberwolf

Really sorry Wayne il keep you in my prayers tonight

God bless Wayne

Notimetoloose

I am so sorry for your loss, my mum passed away last year and i miss her with my whole heart. I, also, was grateful that I was sober and could spend that time with her.

Carver

Sorry for your loss.

Glad your sobriety is strong and you got to be there for her properly.

Best wishes, may God give you strength at this sad time.

FeelingGreat

I'm sorry for your loss and glad you had valuable sober time with your mother before she died.