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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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NoelHeadbands · 04/09/2013 22:23

My condolences to your family x

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DaughterOfEmin · 04/09/2013 22:23

I just came on here tonight to say a quick thanks to the girls on the cancer thread for the wonderful and absolutely gorgeous flowers they sent us - mum would have just loved them.

I was amazed to find my inbox full of messages for mum and to see all of the many messages on this thread and on the cancer thread for her.

I told my younger sister and my dad and they were also both amazed and so very touched by the fact that so many people thought to leave some kind words for her and for us and it really does bring us a measure of comfort at this painfully sad time.

EMIN would have been both touched and so proud that you thought of her. She has left such a huge hole in our lives and to be honest we keep expecting to see her any moment. It doesn't seem real or fair but I suppose we could all say that during our darkest days and we now need to concentrate on keeping our family strong and her memory alive. She will always be with us.

What I really just wanted to say was thank you on behalf of the family xx

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Thinkingofmyfabfour · 04/09/2013 22:19

I'm so sorry to hear this.
I too remember reading that thread about 'Ladybird' and it was incredibly moving. Your mum sounds like an amazing and inspirational woman and a huge loss to those who knew her in real life, and to anyone who read about her work and life her on Mumsnet

RIP

Devora · 04/09/2013 22:14

Oh, that is so sad. Your mum offered me advice and support when I first adopted my daughter. A wonderful woman. I am so sorry for your loss.

Lifeisontheup · 04/09/2013 22:08

She was a wonderful lady. A true inspiration. RIP.

timidviper · 04/09/2013 22:05

I am so sorry to hear this news. Your mum leaves a wonderful legacy of love.

Dayshiftdoris · 04/09/2013 22:01

I had read some of your mum's posts but I had absolutely NO idea of her back story until just now.

Your mum was a wonderful lady, an inspiration - be very proud and carry her love with you forever more xxx

Thoughts with your family at this sad time x

ProphetOfDoom · 04/09/2013 21:54

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Hassled · 04/09/2013 21:41

I'm so sorry - it sounds like she was a wonderful, inspiring woman.

CuriosityCola · 04/09/2013 21:33

Sorry for the loss of your mum.

blueberryboybait · 04/09/2013 21:29

RIP Emin.

DaughterofEmin - you mum was an amazing woman and an inspiration to many. I wish you and all of her family peace at this very sad time.

FourGates · 04/09/2013 21:26

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Lovethesea · 04/09/2013 21:25

I remember reading the thread linked to above and being so moved. May you be comforted in your loss, and may all the babies EMIN helped heal thrive and thrive and thrive.

TheRambler · 04/09/2013 21:23

So sorry for your loss, I have not been a regular user to know her but send my condolences regardless.

rosyryan · 04/09/2013 21:20

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an amazing woman. Truly an inspiration Flowers

Ineedanewone · 04/09/2013 21:15

I am sorry for your family's loss.
Your Mum changed lives, and not just the lives of those she cared for, but the influence her character has had on people she never met.
Please let us know the time of the celebration of her life, as I for one would like to spend some time in reflection.

Abra1d · 04/09/2013 21:12

She sounds like the kind of person our society could ill afford to lose. So sorry.

Meatyfeet · 04/09/2013 21:12

So sorry Thanks.

I didn't 'know' your dear mum but hope you have found some comfort here from theses that did. She sounds a truly remarkable lady who made a big difference in lots of people's lives x

BellaDesconocida · 04/09/2013 21:10

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mum, what a truly amazing lady xxx

RIP EMIN

wewillmendit · 04/09/2013 21:09

So sorry for your huge loss of a truly lovely lady.
Wishing you love and peace in the time ahead. Flowers

GeekInThePink · 04/09/2013 21:08

So sorry for your loss

permaquandry · 04/09/2013 21:07

So sorry for your loss. Your mum was a wonderful lady, from your post and her previous posts, you could tell how kind, thoughtful and lovely she was. Putting so much time and energy into fostering so many children is simply an amazing to do and I'm sure she was a fantastic mum to you and your siblings.

I hope you can take comfort in your memories. Look after yourself and your family. Thinking of you and your lovely Mum. Thanks

youarewinning · 04/09/2013 21:06

RIP EMIN. Thanks

Daughter of EMIN. I did not have the pleasure of reading your mums posts but your words about your mum and from others on here show what a remarkable and composed lady she was.

Love and strength to your family.

AtYourCervix · 04/09/2013 21:04

RIP EMIN.

A wonderful, inspiring woman.

Wolfiefan · 04/09/2013 21:03

I'm so sorry to hear this. It seems so wrong that someone who gave so much should be lost so soon. EMIN was one of those posters whose name always made me want to read what she said. A truly inspirational woman and clearly much loved.
RIP EMIN
Best wishes for the whole family.

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