Rest in Peace Mama 💔
Posted on May 25, 2025
Lost my Mom on Friday and I’m heartbroken. She was a single mom and as far back as I can remember she nurtured my creativity at every step. She bought me a manual typewriter and kept me supplied with paper and ribbons when I dreamed of being an author as a teenager.
Mom went into debt to send me to the best school for creative writing (the University of Iowa) and when I graduated in 1995 she bought me a very nice PC to continue my writing career. I instead discovered digital art and computer science and that is why you are reading this post right now.
In 2004 Jessie and I decided to move from San Diego back to my home town with our baby Ian so he could have a better relationship with my parents. Our kids had the best grandma you could ask for and she never missed a birthday, a concert, soccer game, basketball game or tennis match.
Mom was a nurse for nearly 60 years and only retired at 77 when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Parkinson’s Disease. She was a much better suited to be a caregiver than a patient and the last few years have been very hard for her (and difficult for me as her power of attorney). Small bits of her have been steadily ebbing away in recent years and I’ve been grieving the whole time.
I am glad that she is finally at peace but the reality that I will never get to talk her again is a gut punch. Mom was just such a huge part of a life.
She’s always been my biggest fan and I’ll miss her forever 
Rest in peace Mama.
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So sorry for your loss Ryan.
So sorry to hear of your loss Ryan, she was obviously a selfless person and raised a great son.
This is a very difficult time (lost both my parents a few years ago-one to Dementia) but it appears that she has raised her son right. My deepest sympathies to you and yours.
I’m so sorry to hear this, Ryan. Losing a parent is a unique and difficult loss. Your mother’s grace, grit, and creativity live on through you and all of the joy you bring into the world for so many people through your own nurtured and developed creativity. Thank you for sharing this difficult time with all of us out here on the internet and in your membership so we can help support you.
You have my deepest sympathies. The anniversary of my own father’s passing approaches, and though it was many years ago, this time of year is still hard. The reality that I don’t get to talk to him remains harsh. May you find strength and peace as you navigate this.
Oh no Ryan, I’m so so sorry 💔. There are no words someone can say, only companionship while grief makes its journey through the heart, in its own way, in its own time. If there are any financial needs in this process, please share a link so I can help support your family. Your mom raised a wonderful son that has made and is making the world more a more beautiful place. May God’s peace, love and mercy rest on your family.
Sincerely, Jake
Love and sympathy to you ❤️❤️❤️