We’re never ready to lose the people we love, even when we know they are ready to go. My dear sweet Mama passed away on Monday morning—peacefully, in her sleep, around 9:00 a.m. in Breckenridge, Minnesota. It was a bittersweet departure, as she was to be joining my father that day at his Assisted Living facility.
God has a greater plan, however—a plan for ALL of us, a plan for eternity. When I think of my mom—of Rita Elizabeth (Labine) Ethier—I think, “God couldn’t have given me a better mother. What a wonderful life. She truly lived it to the full.”
Today we are grieving…and we are grateful. Please in your charity pray for the repose of my mother Rita’s soul; pray for her (heartbroken) husband, George; and pray for my sisters, my brother, my family.
Above all, please live your life to the full. Live well, laugh often, and of course, love much.
Make as many memories as you can.
Beautiful! I’m having tears with my coffee this morning. Prayers for all of you.
My dear Margaret, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful woman, loving wife, and sweet, sweet mom and grandma. I’ll keep you all in my prayers. Please let me know if you need anything, and I mean that.
May your grief become joy with the blessings and comfort of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Dear Margaret, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving us glimpses of your beautiful mother’s love and joy over the years. May Our Lady comfort all of you, as only a Mother can. xo
❤️ Many prayers and love for all of you. I bet she’s already in heaven.
I am so sorry for your loss, Margaret. It is something so difficult we all have to face. Our faith is such a comfort in times like this. I’ll pray for you and for all your family.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. Thank you for sharing about your family. God bless you and all your family!
I am so sorry Margaret! Will pray for you and especially your Dad. What an awesome life! I know you will miss her very much.
Margaret, I am so sad for you. It will be tough! I love your mommy….I enjoyed the montage. She was so glamorous and beautiful…but she clearly knew what was most important. At the end it was the little hair clip, the rosary around her necklace, and love for all of you…so poignant.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your Mother. I will keep her and all of you in my prayers. Lois Irwin