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Career pursuits are a wonderful blessing in disguise and/or living well and with pleasure is the best revenge!

Posted by Sean at August 29, 2005 8:36 AM

Take care, Tom.

Posted by Felix Gerena at August 29, 2005 3:44 PM

Just do what has to be done Tom - this is a time of 'doing'

You can use the next thirty years to reflect properly, quietly and thoughtfully on the wonderful memories of your Mom.

Our best wishes - Trevor and Annie in England

Posted by Trevor Gay at August 29, 2005 5:52 PM

Just make sure you give yourself enough time for everything... physically and emotionally. You have many people sending good wishes and good vibes your way.

Posted by Michele Miller at August 30, 2005 10:05 AM

Pause, breathe, Be.

Posted by John Richardson at August 30, 2005 3:05 PM

Peace to you.

Posted by Jason Kerr at August 30, 2005 5:57 PM

Please know Tom, you are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Shannon

Posted by Shannon Waite at August 30, 2005 7:24 PM

It sure seems like she held on long enough for you to establish a large cyber-community to support you through this.

feel loved?

Posted by James Hathaway at August 30, 2005 8:43 PM

Hi Tom:
From your description, your mother lead a long, good life filled with vibrant color. Though it's sad to hear that she has passed, she has left you such a gift. Her life force will be within you forever.

Though there's so much to do, take time to breathe, feel whatever you feel, and write. Sometimes doing all the doing, though it's important, doesn't get us to where we truly need to go.

Posted by Cheryl McLaughlin at August 31, 2005 1:09 AM

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" - Anonymous

Tom, one is truly orphan only when their Mother is no more. Your Mother obviously had a vibrant and active life and made a few big gifts to the Universe, one of which is bringing light and food for thought to an entire community of business practioners.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, as they go out to all our felow human being in harm's way throughout the world these days, from devastated New Orleans to Baghdad and beyond.

Posted by alex at August 31, 2005 4:14 PM

Tom,
It wasn't long ago that you shared the story of the now infamous picture from Willard Scott to your mother on her last birthday. You shared this great lady with all of us then, and in many other posts.
When my own mother went to her eternal rest, the Rabbi who presided at the funeral reminded all of us who had gathered of this:
That as long as you are remembered by one person, you live on.
Your mother lives on. And, indeed, she must be looking down on you even now, ever proud of the remarkable man who is her son.
I wish you peace.

Posted by lem at August 31, 2005 4:48 PM

Tom,

I wish you strenght in these difficult days and hope that you can find the 'good' in these bad times... the good that will help you and us grow stronger.

Stop - and then look back.
Think of what has been and what might come.
Start - and take a leap...

Raymond

Posted by Raymond at September 1, 2005 2:02 AM

The ancients believed that a man does not truly become a man until his mother passes. It is then that the teachings and lessons learned take true hold, through reflection and the permanent joining of spirit. Take care to take care...Of yourself and others. This is the message and the meaning that all mothers have ultimately hoped to teach and it is one you will find comfort in. Best to you now and always. With admiration/stuart

Posted by stuart avery gold at September 8, 2005 10:01 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. My only brother died suddenly in April, and a good friend offered thoughts then that may be helpful to you, as well:
"They say that time heals. I am not sure that is accurate, but having lost my mom almost 2 years ago, I do think that time changes the memories. Instead of feeling the pain of the loss, with time, I am now able to feel the warmth of her presence. With both my mom and dad, memories now bring me joy instead of pain."

Things that meant one thing before my brother's death mean something quite different now. An unusual cloud amused me in May 2004. It comforts me now:

http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-ViewPhoto.cfm?id=98572

Posted by Jan Richards at September 14, 2005 5:09 PM