I have been in the UK since Wednesday (returned to Ireland an hour ago), where I sat through the day and night with my father and brothers and sisters, keeping watch over my mother.
She died last night, at the very untimely age of 68, after a protracted illness.
One of the things that keeps me going in business, is your very positive comments about the service you get from Shanna Quay and those comments have encouraged me to post this.
May comfort which surpasses your understanding be yours in this time. As you are among friends here, so be surrounded by friends and family physically.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Steve. May you all find comfort in each other’s presence, and may the love and the memory of your mother remain in your hearts always.
My heartfelt condolences to you also. I have been playing and enjoying the whistle you sent to me this week little suspecting that you sent it in the middle of such difficult circumstances. Your mum would be proud of the way you treat your customers.
I am saddened by the passing of your beloved mother. Yet, I think how special it must be to leave this world with so many loved ones watching over you. I strongly believe that she is in a better place now that her work here is finished - the respect you have earned from your customers is evidence that your mother is a respectable woman who taught her children likewise.
Steve,
It’s been six years since I lost my Dad - and we were very close. I hope you can find peace and comfort in appreciating the good things you shared, in knowing that the love between a parent and child is unique to itself, and that many people within this community (as well perhaps in the other “communities” of your life) empathize with you and support you in this trying time. Keep the good things of her close to heart.
Tim
Steve,
my thoughts and prayers are with you in these troubled days, knowing, how bad it hurts to lose a parent.
May all the good and the love you shared with her live on in your heart and comfort you in your grief.
Claus
It’s been almost two years to the day since I lost my mother at about the same age as yours. I share your grief and pray for peace and comfort in the midst of your loss.