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Earthmotherimnot passed away peacefully in her sleep today.

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DaughterOfEmin · 04/09/2013 05:55

I am not sure if this is the right place for this but my mum (EMIN) had asked us to keep her mumsnet friends updated on her cancer battle.

I have already posted on the 'cancer' thread but wanted to make sure I had done what she wanted.

Mum - wife, mother of three, foster mother to over 80 children and grandmother of one - passed away peacefully in her sleep at 2:50 this morning. We were all with her, holding her hand and telling her we loved her.

Yesterday all of her family came to visit and they spent time with her, each of them getting their private time to talk to her and just be there with her and for her.

All she had ever wanted was to be at home with her family around her and she got exactly what she wanted. She will be missed so very much and we are devastated that she was taken so early.

She loved to read threads on fostering as babies were her life. She lurked a fair bit and would just offer words of guidance, comfort or encouragement where she felt she could help. In later months as she fought cancer she concentrated more on the cancer thread and I know it gave her some comfort.

She would have been 60 in October and we are devastated she never got to have her big family party but we get some comfort from the fact that all of her loved ones were with her yesterday.

I don't know how many people she communicated with outside of the boards or if any crossedover to real life but if anyone is interested in coming to the funeral once it is arranged then by all means drop me a private message and I can pass on the details.

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SconeInSixtySeconds · 04/09/2013 08:53

I am another who only ever lurked on your mum's threads, but they carried the voice of an extraordinary person. Her kindness and humanity really shone through.

I am so sorry for your loss. Flowers

Poledra · 04/09/2013 08:53

I'm so so sorry. I remember talking to EMIN on one of her threads when she was first caring for the little baby who was undergoing heroin withdrawal. It's one of the few mumsnet conversations that has stayed with me. The world is a better place for having had your mother in it. My condolences to your family and especially MrEarthMother.

Rest in peace, wonderful EMIN. And thank you, DOEMIN, for taking the time to let us know. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing how well-loved your mother was here as well as in RL.

SugarMiceInTheRain · 04/09/2013 08:40

I'm so sorry for your loss. I read her posts in awe - she was an inspiration. Best wishes to you and all your family xx

RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/09/2013 08:38

Oh I am so, so sorry.

Your mum was inspirational, remarkable and awesome. Her legacy will live on. She has made the difference in the lives of so many.

Keeping you all very close in my thoughts. Sending much love X

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MarnieMadden · 04/09/2013 08:33

Very, very sorry to hear of your loss.

RIP EMIN Thanks

ThreesyDoesIt · 04/09/2013 08:33

Sorry sorry for your loss, your mother sounded a remarkable woman.

Thoughts are with you and your family.

AnneUulmelmahay · 04/09/2013 08:31

I am so sorry. X

2Old2BeABluePeterPresenter · 04/09/2013 08:31

Sorry for your loss Flowers

YoniMatopoeia · 04/09/2013 08:30

Oh how sad.

Your mum was one of those rare people who made a huge difference to so many lives. The babies she healed and nurtured, but also us internet sprites who read her words of wisdom, love and humour. She inspired others to go on to foster and give of themselves as she gave.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 04/09/2013 08:30

My deepest condolences on your loss - you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today. xxx

Toomuch2young · 04/09/2013 08:29

I am so sorry for you loss. Rip EMIN. What an amazing lady x

EduCated · 04/09/2013 08:23

Your mum was a truly remarkable person. I had no idea she was so ill Sad

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 04/09/2013 08:19

I'm so sorry for the loss of a truly remarkable woman...she was always so kind, funny and so strong and will be so very missed

Am thinking of you all xxxx

Conina · 04/09/2013 08:15

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mum. She sounds like she cared about people so much - I know you will feel her loss equally.

Please take care of yourself and accept my condolences x

Kveta · 04/09/2013 08:08

RIP EMIN Thanks

madmomma · 04/09/2013 08:07

God bless, daughter xxx

RhondaJean · 04/09/2013 08:05

I am so sorry.

I didn't "know" your mother at all but I recently read a thread of hers From 2010 when she took on a drug dependant baby up until the baby moved on to be adopted and it was wonderful.

What an amazing woman she was.

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PanicMode · 04/09/2013 08:02

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.

LRDMaguliYaPomochTebeSRaboti · 04/09/2013 08:00

I'm so sorry for your loss.

GinGuzzler · 04/09/2013 08:00

Love to you and your family.

So sorry for loss xx

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Tee2072 · 04/09/2013 07:59

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like a great lady.

TheWoollybacksWife · 04/09/2013 07:58

My condolences to you and your family DOE.

I too read your mother's posts and thought of her as a strong, loving and compassionate woman.

RIP EMIN

MrsFTHC · 04/09/2013 07:53

I'm so sorry for your loss, your mum was an amazing lady and very much admired and respected on here and I'm sure by those who had the pleasure of knowing her in real life too.

HoneyDragon · 04/09/2013 07:50

I'm sorry for your family's loss. Thank you for your loving post xx