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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Mom



It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Sunday, January 11th, my mom, Norma Farrar Good, passed away.

After a three year battle with cancer, God has called her home.

Her most recent battle was a stay in the hospital that lasted over 90 days. After winning that battle, she was able to come home the Monday before Christmas and was able to have her entire family (kids, their spouses, and all of her grand kids) surround her with their love as we celebrated the holiday.


At the begining of the January, my mom and dad went for a doctors visit where they were informed that the cancer has been winning and that they should start to think about Quality of life vs. Quantity of life, so with many tears and prayers, they decided to call in Hospice on Monday, January 5th.

After that, the Norma spirit that we all know her for was back, and her demeanor was much happier and engaging. Then Sunday morning, God decided it was time for no more pain and suffering and that he wanted her with him, so he called her home to be with him.


Although she left us without her physical presence, her love, and spirit will forever inhabit this world with all the grace and love that she spread to those she was around.

Peace be with you all,

Ian C. Good

6 comments:

Angie said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Ian.

Myrtle said...

So sorry to hear about your mom, Ian. You are all in our thoughts and know that we love you all.

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear about your mother Ian - our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Aunt Vicki

Anonymous said...

Ian we are all so sorry for your loss and are hopeful you are all getting through each day ok. Love christal brad and Jackson

Sharon said...

I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing...I hope you are doing Ok and each day is a bit easier! Love your post about her...we all know she is in a better place and out of pain, but that doesn't always take away your own pain. I'm praying for your healing.

KareBaer said...

Prayers for your mom Ian!