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[Papillon17]

Thank you for all the support and encouragement I received over the last few weeks. This evening my mum passed whilst in the hospice in her sleep earlier this evening after hearing I had graduated as a runner. So pleased she waited and is now out of pain. Thank you all.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

So sorry to here from you that your mother has died, deepest sympathy to you Papillon17.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you the support has been amazing

[damienair Graduate]

Deepest sympathy at this very sad time for you.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thank you

[Kimbov Graduate]

So very sorry to hear your news 😞. Thinking of you xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Kimbov]

Thank you

[Happyrunningfeet Graduate]

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Sorry for your loss.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Happyrunningfeet]

Thank you

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

A blessed relief...be strong and know we are all holding you in our hearts x

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you

[JRTrunner]

Gosh. That’s so hard, but you know she’s at peace.

I can only speak from experience after losing my Dad in November, that I find running is so good for the mind, body and soul. When things get difficult, there’s nothing better than going out, whatever the weather, and losing yourself for half an hour or so. It really does help.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to JRTrunner]

Thank you

[RunPops Graduate in reply to JRTrunner]

I agree JRTrunner, my mum died at Christmas and my running friend and I agree that our mental health has benefitted hugely since starting R25K in January.

[angelbetty Graduate]

You are all in my thoughts and prayers Papillon17

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to angelbetty]

Thank you

[angelbetty Graduate in reply to Papillon17]

You're very welcome. Btw, Congratulations on your graduation. It's obviously something your mum wanted for you, she will be with you every step of the way on your future runs xx

[18Windmill Graduate]

So sorry to hear your sad news. Very best wishes, xxx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to 18Windmill]

Thank you

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

My best to you. So wonderful that you could be there with her, that’s everything that any of us could ever wish for x

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thank you

[ktsok Graduate]

I’m so sorry to hear this news, Papillon. She must have been so proud of you graduating. All sympathies with you at this time x

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to ktsok]

Thank you

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Maybe she was waiting for you to cross that line. My condolences of course, but I’m pleased she went in her sleep... I think we’d all choose that way given the choice. I’m a believer that this life is followed by something even better, and I’m sure your mum will be very proud as you continue to achieve more in running and in life. Take care.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

I’m really sorry for your loss. I’m glad it was peaceful at the end and that she is no longer in pain.

She must have been so impressed with you graduating and so proud. Oxox

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you

[Hidden]

I'm sorry to hear about that.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Catgirl1976

[bizteach Graduate]

Im sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and I shall pray for you and your family. I bet she was glad you had graduated

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to bizteach]

Thanks bizteach

[JoP61 Graduate]

Very sorry for your loss.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to JoP61]

Thanks JoP61

[Pianism Graduate]

My heart goes out to you at this moet difficult of times.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Thanks Pianism

[Blue-runner Graduate]

So sorry for your loss, much love x

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Blue-runner]

Thanks Blue-runner

[Jellylegs1]

Hello sorry to hear about your Mum, and I will say congratulations on graduation.

You will have a bundle of emotions flooding you, even ones that are negative, embracing them helps and so does screaming at the wind and hugs.

I'm still in the screaming at the wind stage for my Mum xx

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Jellylegs1]

💐((hug))

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks grumpyoldgirl

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Jellylegs1]

Thanks and sorry Jellylegs1

[Jellylegs1 in reply to Papillon17]

Big hugs cc

[Runners Graduate]

So sorry to hear this but wonderful that she knew you had achieved your graduation.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Runners]

Thanks Runners

[Toonlou24 Graduate]

So sad to hear this. She will be so proud of you. I started running when I lost my mam 5 years ago and it helped me so much, still does. I talk to her often when I run and often cry when I do, but it helps. Take 1 day at a time. Lots of love and hugs xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Toonlou24]

Thanks Toonlou24

[Hidden]

I’m so sorry to hear about your Mum. xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks HelenB23

[Jundal Graduate]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure she would have been proud of you for getting, on top of everything else she was proud of you for.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Jundai

[Hidden]

Such sad news, thinking of you

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Piawackitt

[Wimborne]

Oh Papillon I am so sorry. 💗💗. You were there for her all the way. She was truly blessed 💗💗. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Take care. Rest well. And try and get out if you can even if it’s for a short time. You may find it helps no matter how small. Big hug to you 🙏🤗

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks Wimborne

[joannashaw]

So sorry. Having lost both my parents (in a car accident) I can relate to how you must be feeling. Take strength in yourself and use the running as a release (I found exercise helped a great deal). Take care xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to joannashaw]

Thanks joannashaw

[Jell6 Graduate]

Such a difficult time, and even though you know its coming, its still a lot to process. I am glad she had such a comfortable end. Please accept my sincere condolences.

I never thought I would get over my dad going, but as time goes on I have reached a stage where I just enjoy the memories, triggered by anything and everything.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thanks Jell6

[Yeti5 Graduate]

I am so very sorry to hear about your mum Papillon17.

I hope you know that we are all running beside you.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Yeti5]

Thank you Yeti5

[Huffinpuffer Graduate]

So sorry I really feel for you, such a sad time for you xxx My mum has had a series of strokes and now has seizures daily. She needs so much support which I give unconditionally. Sometimes I think running is my only escape.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Huffinpuffer]

Thanks and sorry Huffinpuffer

[Agelesslass]

Very sorry about your mum’s passing Papillon. You did her proud. Bless you. Your mum’s at peace now. My condolences to you and your family.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Agelesslass]

Thanks Agelesslass

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Well done you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sorry about your Mum, glad you were able to make her proud. Thinking of you and yours xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks ButtercupKid

[Fuggs Graduate]

So so sorry to hear of your loss. It's something we all have to go through but it's great that she knew you had become a runner a legacy for you now. I'm sure it will spur you on on those rainy days when none of us want to go out!!!

good luck to you

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Fuggs]

Thanks Fuggs

[101susie Graduate]

So sorry for your loss Papillon17

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to 101susie]

Thanks 101susie

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

💐 and a ((hug)) for you, (and to the other runners going through this) . Papillon, huge well done for graduating. It will have done your mum so much good to have seen you doing this program and achieving so much. The running can help you like jellylegs said, when it gets tough xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks grumpyoldgirl

[RosemaryandParsley]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been in my thoughts since I read your original post.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to RosemaryandParsley]

Thanks RosemaryandParsley

[Buddy34 Graduate]

So sorry to hear about your mum she will be as proud of you as you are of her. Hope you can continue with your running if you feel like it 😊🙏🙏

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

ThanksBuddy34

[Granspeed Graduate]

Even expected, it’s such a shock. As my friend said to me, “Oh dear, we are the grownups now.” Amidst it all, so glad you graduated and she knew. Love all around. 💕

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks Granspeed

[Greysixty Graduate]

Oh no. So,so sorry for your loss. I was just thinking about you earlier as we are very close together in the programme. Your Mum must have been very proud of you. I am planning my graduation run this morning and you will remain in my thoughts as I ( hopefully) make my way round. Once again, my sincere condolences. Xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Greysixty]

Thanks Greysixty

[Running_Giraffe Graduate]

My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤️

Congratulations on graduating, your mum must've been so proud of you x

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Running_Giraffe]

Thanks Running_Giraffe

[Jen302 Graduate]

So sorry for your loss and deepest sympathy to you x

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Jen302]

Thanks Jen302

[Edlene Graduate]

Sad to hear about your mum, go easy on yourself now, take care

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Edlene]

Thanks Edlene

[Runner_and_rider Graduate]

I'm so sorry to hear what has happened although we all know that we have to experience these sad events during our lives. Like many of the posters above I am a great believer in the therapeutic power of exercise/the outdoors/nature. My passion has always been horses and over the years many a tear has been shed into my horse Sparky's mane during quiet rides in the woods. It definitely helped to have that peaceful mental processing time which running gives us as well. Take care of yourself (I'll bet that's what your lovely Mum would be saying too)

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Runner_and_rider]

Thanks Runner_and_rider

[Tonkabella]

Sincere condolences in your loss💕

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Tonkabella]

Thanks Tonkabella

[Bexstone17]

Bless her and you. That was obviously the news she was waiting to hear before knowing she could leave you. She must have had faith in you all this time to complete the course.

Very sorry for your loss but well done for graduating and making her proud.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Bexstone17]

Thanks Bexstone17

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

So pleased you were able to share your acheivement with her in time. 💛 sending you strength at this difficult time.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks GoGo_JoJo

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

So very sorry for your loss ❤️

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to SeeJillRun]

Thanks SeeJillRun

[Poochpotato]

I am so sorry to hear this. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Poochpotato]

Thanks Poochpotato

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Sorry for you loss. Your mum will always be with you and perhaps especially when you run. I took up running after my mum died as a way of chanelling my grief and being fitter - it still keeps me going. Thinking of you. X

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinkymalinki

[molly1973 Graduate]

So sorry, Papillon. You have been in my thoughts as I ran this weekend. Difficult as it is I’m pleased that she was at peace. Look after yourself xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to molly1973]

Thanks molly1973

[TigerBiscuit Graduate]

It sounds as if you and your mum had a great connection - and you know, that will continue, I’m sure. I bet she’ll be with you in spirit on your runs ❤️

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to TigerBiscuit]

Thanks TigerBiscuit

[Franglaise Graduate]

So sorry to hear of your loss, but so lovely that you made your Mum proud one last time. Big hugs xx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Thank you Franglaise

[SmashedPotato Graduate]

So sorry to hear your sad news. Take care of yourself. xxx

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to SmashedPotato]

Thanks SmashedPotato

[Anniemurph Graduate]

So very sorry to hear your news. Condolences to you and your family.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

Thanks Anniemurph

[CatMo13 Graduate]

So sorry and she must have been proud of you.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to CatMo13]

Thanks CatMo13 I think she was

[Ladyvickster Graduate]

So sorry. It’s lovely that you had a chance to share your graduation with her.

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Ladyvickster]

Thank you Ladyvickster

[Nita49 Graduate]

♥ 🤗

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to Nita49]

Thanks

[GreenLizard Graduate]

Oh wow! What a day. I saw your post this morning and was interested to read more. How wonderful that your mum knew you completed C25K. So sorry to hear you had this health scare. Sincerely hope that’s behind you now. I started in the summer & still have 2 runs left but have had a bad cold then chest infection so it run since the end of October. I think I will show my family the medal site - will make a lovely ‘surprise’ Xmas gift 🎁

Take care

[Papillon17 Graduate in reply to GreenLizard]

Thanks and good luck