Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Mumsnet classics

Relive the funniest, most unforgettable threads. For a daily dose of Mumsnet’s best bits, sign up for Mumsnet's daily newsletter.

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

Original poster

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:
ifyouletmefinish · 04/09/2013 18:27

What very sad news, a truly inspirational lady who made total strangers want to be better people

AngelsWithSilverWings · 04/09/2013 18:28

I'm so sorry to hear your sad news.

I remember the thread about caring for the baby who had been exposed to heroin. It really struck a chord with me as my adopted DD was also born drug dependent and her wonderful foster carer went through a really difficult time with her.

My DD is now a lovely happy five year old with no ongoing problems thanks to the wonderful care her foster mother gave her during her first year.

Your Mum has made a huge difference to the lives of so many babies and will always be a special person to them.

Gingerstrumpet · 04/09/2013 18:30

I'll never forget the posts about the drug-addicted baby.

A beautifully - written account of a beautiful act.

I'm so sorry for your terrible loss.

Rest in peace, EMIN.

VomitingVeronica · 04/09/2013 18:34

I remember her thread on fostering a drug addicted baby, the most wonderful story and woman. I learned a lot from her. RIP.

weebarra · 04/09/2013 18:53

I'm so sorry. RIP EMIN.

MexicanHat · 04/09/2013 18:57

So sorry for your loss. RIP x

ClaraOswald · 04/09/2013 19:01

My deepest condolences on your loss. She was a lovely poster, and I am glad she got to pass away as she wanted, with all of her important people with her.
x

HRHwheezing · 04/09/2013 19:04

What an inspirational lady your mum was. Some achieve very little in life but your mum sounded like one in a million.
Sorry for your loss.

losersaywhat · 04/09/2013 19:05

So sorry for your loss. I only lurked on her threads but she was an amazing woman who has touched so many peoples lifes. RIP xx

JustBecauseICan · 04/09/2013 19:10

I also lurked on your Mum's threads, especially recently.

You must be very proud of her, and you sound like a chip off the old block too. Smile

Flowers
losersaywhat · 04/09/2013 19:10

So sorry for your loss. I only lurked on her threads but she was an amazing woman who has touched so many peoples lifes. RIP xx

sassytheFIRST · 04/09/2013 19:13

Oh that's sad news. What a great person she was.

NorbertDentressangle · 04/09/2013 19:16

So sorry for your loss DaughterOfEmin and family.

RIP Emin x

ZingWantsCake · 04/09/2013 19:19

so sorry for your loss.
I never "knew" her, but just reading your post DOEmin I wanted to say she must have been so inspirational and kind and loving.

I'm glad her last hours and the way she passed away were exactly how she lived - surrounded by her family, by love.

Thanks
tomatoplantproject · 04/09/2013 19:22

I'm so sorry for your loss. I too read her story about the drug dependent baby with awe. She touched my heart. RIP.

Peachy · 04/09/2013 19:22

One less wonderful woman on planet earth.

I am so sorry for your loss, she will be missed but as others have said she has done a wonderful job raising you.

PrettyVacant1 · 04/09/2013 19:45

You are all im my thoughts.
You lovely Mum sounded like an amazing lady who touched so many people.
Touching she was surrounded by all who love her when she passed. Xx

MNPlovesthesunshine · 04/09/2013 19:52

You are all in our thoughts.

Moomoomie · 04/09/2013 20:18

I'm so very sorry for your loss. EMIN was a true loving, caring wonderful foster carer.
As an adoptive mother of three children. I know how difficult being a foster carer can be.
Look after yourselves and thank you for taking the time to let us all know.

Indith · 04/09/2013 20:23

I'm so sorry to read this. She was an inspiration to many.

MaxinePeakedistrict · 04/09/2013 20:30

I've just read EMIN's thread about the drug dependent baby - the image of the baby tucked under EMIN'S chin inside her dressing gown will stay with me for ever - what an inspirational lady.

EMIN's daughter, you must be so proud of your Mum. Wishing you peace.

MissStrawberry · 04/09/2013 20:35

I am so sorry Sad.

I had read some of her threads and knew she was an amazing woman.

Flowers.

Thank you for taking the time to post to let people know.

Take care.

Paranoidinsuburbia · 04/09/2013 20:38

So sorry for your loss.

Her posts about the poor wee drug dependent baby have stayed with me since the day she started the thread.

She was a very brave and selfless lady

RIP

MummyBeerest · 04/09/2013 20:41

Very sorry for your loss Flowers Thoughts are with you and your family.

IJustNeedANap · 04/09/2013 20:45

I'm so sorry for your loss Thanks