My mother died August 12th of pancreatic cancer as well. It was a nightmare and continues to be. I accompany you in grief.

Hey Emily I am sorry for your loss my mom passed away from cancer in May and I was 33 but now I am 34 and my sister is 18.My mom passed away on a sunday and she didnt get to see my sister graduate from high school we are both so very sad and my step dad is as well all I can say to you is to be strong but I know thats easier said then done you and your family are in my prayers.

Emily sweetie, my God you are so young to have lost your Mom, please know that I am praying for you. I lost my Dad recently but I am older than you. I lost my Mom 20 years ago when I was 27 so I know you are going through alot.
Please go to the library and check out 'The Mourning Handbook' it deals with death and grief. It helped me very much.
My prayers are with you!

I am thinking of you and your family. I just lost my mom last week and feel very empty. Please hang on.

Emily, I know how you are feeling I lost my mom on July 2, 2008 to Pancreatic Cancer too. Although I am much older than you, try to remember all the good times you both had with her and hold it close to your heart knowing that she is right there watching over you and your sister. I know my mom is with me and it's been a year already. I recently lost my fiancee July 31 of this year, to cancer, aids, and Hiv.. It has been only 2 1/2 months and it still hurts but I have to remember we will all be with them in heaven and to remember all the good times and the bad times... For god doesn't give us more than we can handle.. So stay strong for your dad he needs you both, my dad needs me and that's why I continue to go forward and remember the good times and the bad too.... My heart goes out to you and your family and may god bless you and help you through this difficult time in your lives....

Emily, never apologize for your grief. Losing ones Mother at such a young age is tragic and it rattles your faith. I can only tell you to take care of yourself during this time. I am so sorry for you.

Hi Emily

I just lost my dad on 10/2/09 after a long illness. Although I am 50, it still hurts a lot. I can't even imagine losing a parent at your age. I really want to help you. We are both in pain right now and no one can make it feel any better. They say time heals and I hope so.

The only thing that keeps me going is that my dad is no longer suffering and is in heaven with my other relatives that passed away. I talk to my dad every night and ask him what he is doing. I imagine him playing cards with my uncles and eating his favorite Italian dishes that he was no longer able to enjoy on earth. My dad was blind the last 9 or 10 years, so I imagine him having perfect vision on the other side.

Think of your mom out of pain (cancer is very painful although I am sure your mom was very brave and put a smile on her face for you). Think of her smiling. Remember the good that she did.

I don't know what religion you are, but as a Christian (Roman Catholic), I believe there is a better life for us after this one. They say God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but sometimes I wish he wasn't so trusting of us.

Do you have family to help you out with things? If I can help you with anything -- from how to cook something to how to pay bills or just be a shoulder to cry one please contact me! I will email you later with contact information. You need all the "Moms" you can use right now

Kim R

Hello Emily, OMG our Mother's died with the same type of cancer, I will be emailing you later on today to tell you how i have been dealing with my mother's lost and to my surprise they both died at the age of 48 and i also have an older sister. I will be in touch later, i'm sorry I just joined this group and your post was the first one that I saw, I have to get my daughter up for school so i will be in touch!