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My MIL passed away today

chihuahuamom — Thu, 18 May 2017 06:40:12 GMT

She was 91 and it was not unexpected. I feel very sad about this, although I know she is in Heaven with the Lord and much much better off. I know many of you have terrible MILs but mine was very nice. She was a great role model and supporter of me. I never lived that close to her (and am many miles away now), but kept in touch with snail mail, and then email when she went to live with one of her daughters. I always hoped to be the kind of woman she (and my own mother) was as my family grew and then became adults. So, here's to all great MILs out there!

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Sweet_Serenity — Thu, 18 May 2017 08:44:18 GMT

This makes me think of my beloved Dad 94...though he's amazingly healthy and active at his age acts more like 70 realize he won't be here forever. He's my Hero! Incredible human being. WW2 Decorated Officer, Cornell University outstanding Husband Father GrandFather. Sounds like your MIL was lovely lady, May God comfort you and her family. Love never dies, you will meet again. Thank you for sharing.

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winamac1 — Thu, 18 May 2017 09:00:58 GMT

@chihuahuamom wrote:
She was 91 and it was not unexpected. I feel very sad about this, although I know she is in Heaven with the Lord and much much better off. I know many of you have terrible MILs but mine was very nice. She was a great role model and supporter of me. I never lived that close to her (and am many miles away now), but kept in touch with snail mail, and then email when she went to live with one of her daughters. I always hoped to be the kind of woman she (and my own mother) was as my family grew and then became adults. So, here's to all great MILs out there!

Sorry to learn this. Prayers for you and the family!

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Preds — Thu, 18 May 2017 09:22:25 GMT

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meallen616 — Thu, 18 May 2017 09:59:48 GMT

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dooBdoo — Thu, 18 May 2017 10:19:18 GMT

chihuahuamom wrote:
She was 91 and it was not unexpected. I feel very sad about this, although I know she is in Heaven with the Lord and much much better off. I know many of you have terrible MILs but mine was very nice. She was a great role model and supporter of me. I never lived that close to her (and am many miles away now), but kept in touch with snail mail, and then email when she went to live with one of her daughters. I always hoped to be the kind of woman she (and my own mother) was as my family grew and then became adults. So, here's to all great MILs out there!

I'm so sorry, @chihuahuamom. Thank you for sharing this tribute to your mother-in-law. As difficult as it is to lose her, you will always have memories and gratitude. When someone touches our life and changes us they become a part of us, and they live on in our words and deeds. You carry forward her life and her spirit. May she rest in peace. My prayers go out to you and all who love her.❤️

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gidgetgh — Thu, 18 May 2017 10:26:37 GMT

My condolences to you and your family @chihuahuamom. I had a great mother in law also. I felt like she was Mary Poppins, "practically perfect in every way".

It sounds like yours was just as great and it's hard when you lose someone like that. I'm so sorry.

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jubilant — Thu, 18 May 2017 10:38:09 GMT

@chihuahuamom

I am sorry for your loss. How wonderful you had such a good relationship. She must have been a very special person. I pray your memories of her will bring you comfort.

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AuntG — Thu, 18 May 2017 10:47:22 GMT

So sorry, I know how you feel. My in-laws were wonderful people with deep faith. It still was sad when they passed away after long lives.

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151949 — Thu, 18 May 2017 11:58:26 GMT

I have been married twice but never had a MIL.My first husband's mother died during the bombing of London in WWll, and my second husband's mother died about 2 years before we got married.

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zanna — Thu, 18 May 2017 12:00:29 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss and the grief and sadness you are experiencing.

What a beautiful, loving tribute you have written! I strive to be that kind of woman, mother and mother-in-law. I hope my DDIL will remember me so sweetly when I am gone.

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hoosieroriginal — Thu, 18 May 2017 12:20:02 GMT

So sorry for your loss. It is rare to find such a wonderful MIL - mine was just an amazing woman - never got in our personal business, was always there when we needed her, loved her grandchildren unconditionally. I hear so many MIL horror stories - I know I was blessed to have her in my life.

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CareBears — Thu, 18 May 2017 12:55:30 GMT

@chihuahuamom I am so very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 18 May 2017 13:12:30 GMT

@chihuahuamom wrote:
She was 91 and it was not unexpected. I feel very sad about this, although I know she is in Heaven with the Lord and much much better off. I know many of you have terrible MILs but mine was very nice. She was a great role model and supporter of me. I never lived that close to her (and am many miles away now), but kept in touch with snail mail, and then email when she went to live with one of her daughters. I always hoped to be the kind of woman she (and my own mother) was as my family grew and then became adults. So, here's to all great MILs out there!

I am so sorry for your loss! I like you love my mother in law! and my Father in law......She lives a nice full life though, at 91. You can be so glad you had that much time with her!Take Care~!

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software — Thu, 18 May 2017 13:44:35 GMT

Sorry for your loss, what nice things you have to say.

I was blessed with a good MIL also, she has gone on to her reward as well.

She didn't have to like me, I was the SECOND wife.

@chihuahuamom

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Bri36 — Thu, 18 May 2017 14:24:13 GMT

@chihuahuamom, I'm sorry for you loss.

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mzlg — Thu, 18 May 2017 14:52:56 GMT

@chihuahuamom, what a touching tribute you gave about your Mother In-Law.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

May fond memories of your Mother In-Law bring you comfort during this difficult time.

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hckynut — Thu, 18 May 2017 14:58:22 GMT

@chihuahuamom

Condolences to you and all that were touched by your mother-in-law during her life. Sounds like a mother-in-law many would like having when they married.

hckynut (john)

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 18 May 2017 14:58:28 GMT

I'm sorry for you loss. You are very fortunate to have had such a good relationship with your MIL.

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Mj12 — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:35:46 GMT

@chihuahuamom I am very sorry for your loss.