My sweet mother, Sally Dickson, passed away on Saturday, 29 September 2012 at her home.
She had been ill with heart disease in one degree or another since 1995. Although her heart was weak, her life was full and vibrant and active.
She was hospitalized for about a week in July 2012 and then was significantly slowed down after that. She was hospitalized again on 20 September 2012 for about another week. In a very weakened state, she returned home on Wednesday 26 September, the day after her 79th birthday. By that evening, all of her children and many other members of her posterity gathered around to bid her farewell. Her passing was peaceful and she was surrounded by many who loved her. We were able to speak freely with her about life and death and eternal families. She was not afraid to leave this life and looked forward with great anticipation to the day that she could return to be with our dad. We're happy for them both that they are no longer separated.
The family time before and after her passing was never to be forgotten. Her viewing and funeral were faith promoting events filled with love and praise - both for her - and for our Lord who makes immortality and eternal life possible.
The pallbearers, each one an exemplary man, were her grandsons that were able to attend the funeral. Each was dignified and reverent, performing their duties wonderfully.
My mom and dad had 7 seven children - and here we are, posed in order from oldest to youngest. I'm blessed to be eternally connected to each one.
My mom had 38 grandchildren, most of whom were able to travel to her funeral. She also had many great-grandchildren, 5 of whom were born within a few weeks preceding her passing.
She has left a lasting, eternal legacy.
My mom lived in our home for the past 16 years. She was a dear friend to me in daily, happy ways.
I miss her and love her more than words can express.
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