Tuesday, November 16, 2010

She Was...

My mother-in-law


Cruz's Mom and mother to 9 other children

Grandmother to 28

And Great Grandmother to many!

She passed today, to a better place

No more pain or dealing with Cancer

She was 75 years old

I have to tell you what kind of woman, mother, mother-in-law she was

She was STRONG (raising 9 children as a single parent)

Opinionated (Oh boy was she, but that's what we loved about her) 

Adventurous

Witty

Smart

Faithful

Loving

Kind

Happy

The best COOK ever

Hard working

Living Life to it's Fullest

But above all, she loved God with all her heart!!

65 comments:

  1. so sorry about your mother-in-law she sounded like a wonder person.....saying prayers for your family ..kelly

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  2. She seems like she was an awesome woman. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  3. so sorry for your loss. what a beautiful post. you are in my prayers.

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  4. So sorry for your loss....My prayers and thoughts are with you. xoxoxo

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  5. I'm so sorry to hear this news, but at least she can be at peace now. You and your family are in my prayers duringthis difficult time.

    Best wishes,

    Kathleen

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  6. Theresa and Cruz,
    James and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. God will keep you all in His hands.
    Lois

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  7. So sorry for your loss. But God's gain for getting such a great woman. You are in my thoughts.
    tammy

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  8. I wish you all peace and hope that you find comfort in wonderful memories of your mother in law.
    Sending you love and hugs.

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  9. Oh Theresa,
    I am so sorry for you and your Husband's loss. She sounded like such a beautiful and amazing woman!!
    But also, I am so happy that her pain is through, now she will never be in pain ever again and will only feel joy with God.
    Blessing to you and your husband and family.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  10. So sorry to hear the news. Dear sweet Theresa, sending much love and hugs to you and your husband Cruz. Will be thinking of you...

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  11. What a lovely woman she sounds like! So sorry for your loss.
    Jeannie

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  12. So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
    Daphne

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  13. Your mother-in-law sounds like she was a wonderful woman...the best part being that she loved God with all her heart and she is now at home with Him and free from pain. Prayers with you at this time of loss.
    Hugs~

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  14. Theresa...
    I am so sorry to hear about your family's loss.
    I am sure she will be missed.
    Prayers to you and yours!

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  15. deepest deepest sympathies from rex and i to all who loved her... celebrate her life, she's with you always...

    hugs,

    shelley

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  16. Theresa, I am so very sorry, please give my condolences to Cruz and the rest of the family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Anne

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  17. You carry my heart in your suitcase. God bless you, Crus and your children.
    Debbie

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  18. I know you'll miss her so much. I'm praying for God's sweet comfort for you all.

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  19. I am sorry for your loss of your sweet mother in law ~
    I am joyful to know that she is in Heaven with Jesus ~

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  20. Blessings to you and your family. What a wonderful gift she has been!

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  21. You have been so bless to have a MIL like her. May your family be comforted by her faith and your own during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
    Margo

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  22. So Sorry Theresa for your loss
    Praying for God's strength and peace as you go through this hard time. But please know how much God loves you and there is rejoicing in heaven today.
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  23. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
    Wish I could give you a hug~ Beth

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  24. Theresa, my prayers are with you,
    she sounds like a wonderful woman, how blessed you are to have had her in your life.
    hugs and love,
    Debra

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  25. Wishing you and your family peace in such a sad time...your tribute here is simple and lovely and just right.

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  26. I'm sorry to hear your news, she sounds like a wonderful lady. You have written a lovely tribute to her...I know she will be missed...

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  27. I came over from Deb at Talking Trash. So sorry to hear you lost your precious mother in law. I know how tough it is....I lost my dad about this time last year...he had cancer, too. My prayers are lifted up for you that you may be comforted knowing she is in Heaven. Love your tribute to her. You loved her very much.

    Liz

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  28. It's so hard and we miss them so. Your dear one lives on in your heart always. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.

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  29. My prayers are for you and your Family at this time. Praying you know His pease
    Sue

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  30. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless.

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  31. S sorry for the loss of your Mother-in-law,you and your family will be in our prayers,
    Love to you all at this sad time,
    Love Kristina xxx

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  32. My prayers are with you and your family. Theresa xoxo

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  33. Hugs and prayers to you and your family....nancy

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  34. Theresa-
    I am so sorry for your family's loss.
    While you are in Brownsville- just know I am right down the highway (in Mission), if you need anything.

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  35. DEAR THERESA, MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND SPECIALLY TO CRUZ AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. I KNOW YOU KNOW, THIS IS JUST GOODBYE FOR NOW, AND THIS IS OUR HOPE.BLESSINGS, MARTA.

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  36. Oh, Teresa...I am so sorry for your family's loss...your post is so sweet and so full of honor for your dear husband's mother...bless you all during these next days.
    Rene

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  37. When things like this happen, they are never easy, ever. I lost my parents within five months of each other. But I always remember they are in a much better place now. They are smiling, feeling good and looking down at their three great-grandkids. Thinking of you and Cruz.

    Take care, Sue

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  38. Theresa,
    What love you have in your family! It's a good thing to know that LOVE is the one thing that DOES go with you to the other side! My prayers are with your family.
    Valarie

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  39. Theresa, i am so sorry about your loss .. i know your pain well ... it sounds like she was an incredible woman .. it's always hard to lose someone with still so much life in them ..i know you will take comfort in knowing all here support and love you and will do whatever we can to help you through to the other side of healing ..God Bless her, and you and your family as you deal with this loss at such a happy time of year ..May he watch over each and every one of you as you walk through this season and heal the pain in your hearts .. always, your friend, Troy

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  40. Prayers are going up from this house. We pray for strength & understanding for you, Cruz and the entire family. Travel safely and return home with warm, sweet memories of this woman who meant so much to you!

    Malisa

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  41. Theresa...may God hold you and Cruz and your entire family in His loving hands. I know you will miss her so very much....

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  42. So sorry, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. HUGS MARY

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  43. Theresa,
    So sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful soul. I've lost too many to that dreaded disease. My prayers to you & your family. Lisa

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  44. my heart goes out to you and your family! May God give you all the strength you will need in the days to come.

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  45. " She loved God with all her heart.... and her loved ones knew it. That's legacy.
    Hugs to you as you miss her....Becky

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  46. I am so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law's passing.

    Prayers go out to you and your family.

    Linda

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  47. Such a special lady! It sounds like you have so many fond memories of her. Big hugs to you and your family, Theresa.

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  48. Theresa, I'm so sorry for you and the family she left behind, but you are so right ~ she is in such a better place and at perfect peace with God. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo

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  49. My thoughts are with you, Cruz, and your whole family.

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  50. What a loving tribute to a special lady....You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers~Love You

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  51. What a sweet tribute to a special mom! So sorry for your loss, and so happy she knew the Lord. It is also very special for you to post the prayer requests for your friends. I will keep them in my prayers too.

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  52. Theresa,
    I am so sorry for yours and Cruz's loss. She was a obviously a remarkable woman, and her family was certainly blessed. To have been loved and respected as she was is the mark of a most successful life.
    Peace be with you and your family.
    Susan

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  53. I came over from Debs @ TT..wanted to offer you prayers & so sorry for your family's loss.
    Prayers & thoughts for your & family
    Hugs..
    Deb

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  54. So sorry for your loss. I will add your family to my prayers!
    MartiC

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  55. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother-in-law. Praying peace, comfort, strength and safe travel for you and your family. May you remember the good times but remember she is not in your past...she is now in your future!
    Bless you!
    Patti

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  56. Hello Theresa....!

    I'm so sorry to read of your loss....Please give my best to your lovely husband.

    Wishing you both strength at this time.

    Hugs from Australia,
    Tamarah xxx

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  57. What a wonderful tribute to your Mother-in-law. I am so sorry for your loss. She is in a happy, beautiful place where there is no pain and no tears.

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  58. Theresa, so very sorry for your family's loss... May you take great comfort in knowing so many prayers & thoughts are with you & Cruz. Love, Jo

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  59. Our thoughts are with your family during this time. Have peace in knowing that she is home with God.

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  60. what beautiful words theresa! i am keeping you, cruz & your entire family in my prays.
    xoxo
    amy

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  61. You certainly were Blessed to have had such a Wonderful Mother in law ~ I am so Sorry for Your Loss....
    Cheryl

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  62. What a beautiful rememberance of your Mother-in-law & friend Teresa. My heart & prayers go out to you & your family & may your memories of this amazing woman help ease some of your pain.
    Hugs Friend,
    Susie

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