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Earthmotherimnot passed away peacefully in her sleep today.

310 replies

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.

OP posts:
Panzee · 04/09/2013 09:34

So, so sorry for your loss.

I also read her thread about the drug dependent baby. Such a wonderful woman, we could do with more like her in the world. She did such good.

yesididthat · 04/09/2013 09:35

So sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you all xxxx

CiderwithBuda · 04/09/2013 09:38

Oh no. How very sad. I am so sorry. I read a few of your mum's threads and like many previous posters was full of admiration for her. Thank you so much for letting us know. I read her thread about music earlier this week but never thought she would pass so soon. I love freesias too - I think they will make me think of her now.

Not sure if you come on here but wanted to let you know that there is a very supportive Bereavement section with lots of support for those grieving. There is a long running thread for people grieving the loss of a parent. You might find it helpful at some stage.

AlfalfaMum · 04/09/2013 09:39

Here's to a wonderful, compassionate, inspirational woman Flowers

Rest in peace EMIN xx

Halfling · 04/09/2013 09:40

RIP EMIN

FrogGreen · 04/09/2013 09:43

I also read her thread about fostering the tiny baby through heroin withdrawal. It was not only incredibly moving, it also changed the way I think about pretty much everything. I will always remember, not just her amazing care for the little girl, but also her gentle defence of the addict biological mother, whose own tragic circumstances we couldn't know.

What an amazing legacy she leaves...

BeerTricksPotter · 04/09/2013 09:44

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Wahla · 04/09/2013 09:50

I read some of your mothers threads; she was a person who could restore your faith in humanity.

Deepest condolences to you and your family now she is at peace.

RalphGnu · 04/09/2013 09:51

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you all. What an amazing woman xxx

5madthings · 04/09/2013 09:52

oh i am so so sorry for your loss :(

an amazing woman who undoubtably has left a legacy in the lives of those she touched and looked after.

look after yourself daughterofemin much much love to you and your family xxx

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 04/09/2013 09:52

I am very sorry for your loss.
RIP EMIN.

WireCat · 04/09/2013 09:55

I'm so sorry for your loss xxx

GwendolineMaryLacey · 04/09/2013 09:55

Very sorry to hear this. RIP EMIN Flowers
Am thinking of you and your family xx

AgathaF · 04/09/2013 09:59

So sorry for your loss.

xx

orangepudding · 04/09/2013 10:00

Very sad loss Sad

Crumbledwalnuts · 04/09/2013 10:00

I've never come across her on mumsnet but my goodness she sounds like a stunning person. What a difference she must have made. How devastating. What a terrible loss for you, and for so many others.

DreamingofSummer · 04/09/2013 10:00

RIP

LadyMaryQuiteContrary · 04/09/2013 10:07

I'm so sorry. I'll always remember your mum, and the kindness that she showed the children that she cared for would have made a massive difference to their lives. You must all be so proud of her.

Thanks
timeforgin · 04/09/2013 10:12

I just happened to have finished reading the thread about the drug dependent little girl your mother fostered today and then saw this in 'active' conversations.

This seems so unfair. Your mother was an angel. You must all be so incredibly proud of her. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

differentnameforthis · 04/09/2013 10:13

So sorry for you loss. Condolences to all the family.

flatfootcontessa · 04/09/2013 10:14

I am so sorry for your loss.

spiderlight · 04/09/2013 10:18

So very sorry. She sounds like a truly wonderful lady who touched so many lives.

SisterMatic · 04/09/2013 10:20

So very sorry for your loss x

MrsFlorrick · 04/09/2013 10:23

I'm sorry for your loss. Very sad to hear. I read quite a few of your mums threads. She was truly inspirational and an amazing woman.

Madsometimes · 04/09/2013 10:24

I am going to link to Emin's thread about caring for the drug dependent baby. It is one of the most inspirational threads that you will read on MN. She was so kind and giving to the babies she fostered and to the new parents who eventually ended up adopting these children. She was also incredibly compassionate and non-judgemental towards the birth mothers.

RIP Emin.