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Our beloved Bev Wright lost her mom this morning. For years now Bev has been traveling back and forth from coast to coast to take care of her mom as her health declined. Her mom has been in hospice for some time now, and even though it meant tremendous hardship for Bev and her partner to be separated for months, Bev never left her mom’s side as the end drew near.
I remember how amazing this community was when my mom passed, and Kobe too. They really understand how to wrap their arms around you in a big, reassuring embrace, to catch you when you feel like you’re falling and reassure you that whatever you think you’ve lost, it isn’t really gone. They show you that your loved ones live on in your own heart, and that their love for you continues to radiate in the warmth and kindness of those who come together to let you know how much you mean to them.
Bev gives so much to all of us each and every day. Nobody knows the countless hours she puts into making sure that every author and every host who appears on the Book Salon has everything they need. All of them know that no matter what happens, Bev will be right there to make sure everything goes smoothly for them. By the time they appear on the Book Salon to chat with our community, they feel safe knowing she really cares about their experience here and wants them to do well.
I got a really nice call from Bill Moyers yesterday following his book salon. He just wanted to say what a wonderful experience it was. Even as her mom was in her final days, Bev had taken the time to walk him through the login process (as she does for every author), to make sure he was comfortable with the format so that everything would go smoothly. Even though I told her “Bev, don’t worry, I’ll take care of it,” she couldn’t help popping in on the thread just to make sure everything was okay.
Bev does the same thing for Bill Moyers that she does for the authors you’ve never heard of. That’s just the kind of person she is, and it demonstrates the caring service she delivers to the FDL community.
I love you Bev and my heart goes out to you. It meant the world to me to be there when my mom passed, to be able to cover her feet with warm blankets, hold her hand and stay by her side as she set off on her final journey. She was a tower of strength like nobody I’ve ever known, and it took me a long time to get over the shock, to be able to even conceive that it might be possible for a world to exist without her. The FDL community was there to catch me, and I hope we can be here for you, too.
So please light a candle for Bev’s mom today, to thank her for the wonderful daughter she raised and blessed us with. Send her your prayers for a safe journey, and let her know that we’ll be here for Bev the same way she is always here for all of us.
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Thanks for what you’ve done for your mom and for us here at FDL, Bev. Strength to you.
I am so sorry to hear abut Bev’s Mom.
There are rarely words that comfort at the time but later they provide a cushion to lean on. Parents don’t go so far away – their words and love are always in your head and your heart. I hope that Bev will be wrapped in love.
May she be in peace
(((Bev)))
Condolences and a wish for peace, Bev. As you can see, you are much loved. Some losses are impossible to express.
Bev, we are really sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. You’ve been there for her for a long time. Know that you are surrounded by the love of many people.
Warm thoughts and best wishes to you, Bev.
Know that you did your very best for your Mom.
Bev – long distance hugs and peace to you. You did the tough stuff which a lot of people do not have the personal strength to do — and we are so glad to have you as part of the team here.
Peace to you, Bev, and many thanks for all you do around here.
((Bev))
You took good care of her; you gave your all. Hugs and love to you.
Oh, Bev. You work so hard and so well and give so much. Your mom must have been a wonderful person to give the world a daughter like you. ((((hug))))
(((bev))) i’m so very sorry.
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. I will hold them close and use them for strength in the days ahead.
Bev, my thoughts are with you.
You have been so wonderful in spending the time to attempt to get me up to speed so I can host next week’s book salon with Ray Arsenault, all of this while needing to care for yourself and your mom.
Much love to you. Hugs across the miles, and all good thoughts.
Those of us who enjoy the fdl book salon or who have also helped Bev Wright put things together there know how much love she has put into making it perhaps the best on-line book salon in the USA. That she has been doing this while caring for her mom is so touching. I’m sure the love Bev shared with her mom recently was reflected back to us, and that Bev’s mom’s spirit lives on through the good stuff her daughter has in store for us.
{{{{{Bev}}}}}
Sending love and prayers to Bev.
(((Bev))) My sincerest condolences to you…! *g*
Bev, sincere condolences, and thoughts of concern and healing go to you as you mourn the loss of your Mother.
Peace to you, Bev.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Bev.
Sympathies and condolences.
I lost my Mom a couple of years ago. I could get really down and dwelling on how much I missed her.
One thing that really helped was thinking back and doing again something that I just did just with my mom when I was little kid. Something you did or someplace you went when something good had happened.
There was this one particular ice cream shop me and my mom went. I got a hot fudge sundae. She got a butterscotch sunday. I said “Yuck, butterscotch.” almost every time, too. So I said that again, too. And it was like she was was right there across the table from me again.
If it’s food thing, chuck the calorie counter for a month. Nothing but time passing is going how much you dwell on the loss. You can dwell on the good stuff, though.
The candle’s lit, Bev. May it light your mother on her way — and, peace to you.
Candle is lit.
(((((Bev)))))
Sending sincere condolences to you, Bev. Giving thanks for you and your partner to have made your Mother’s journey possible, to have had your love all the way through to the end.
Thank you so much for your generosity.
Peace to you all.
As FDL grows I notice that an occasional newcomer will wonder about the personal comments. But that’s one of the special depths of FDL. Bev, you know that you are surrounded by love and care. You do so much for us. Bless your mother in her transition and bless you as you move forward.
I met Bev about four months ago in Novato. We had coffee together. Bev is an amazing woman who takes seriously her dedication to others. She helped her mom through her last days with grace and dignity. Bev can go back home to her partner, who she must have missed greatly, and to her life on the east coast. I will miss knowing that she is just up the road a piece.
Namaste, Bev.
A lighted candle and a healing, blessing dance for your mother, her partner, you, all your loved ones, friends, and all those whose hoop touches yours, Bev. May your mother rest in peace.
“Amazing Grace”
sending healing vibes,take good care
“A lighted candle” – and a prayer for you and your Mother – is my promise. I’m sorry for your loss – I lost my mother (and father) 20 years ago, and there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of them, and thank them, and pray for God’s blessing on them.
Lighting candle, and sending thoughts of peace and love to you. My condolences for your loss, and my admiration for your hard work, at FDL and for your mother. Wishing you peace and comfort.
*sending positive thoughts*. Take care of yourself, Bev. If you can get through this, you can do anything.
The candle is lit, our thoughts go out to RevBev, n her mom, n all.
The kind of diary that wets my eyes, n makes me n others stronger.
I love this town, bless all y’all.
Sending warm healing thoughts to Bev W. It’s so hard to know what to say. Know that mom’s pain is gone. We just have to remember the good times and try to stay strong with good memories.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Bev.
Blessings, Bev.
I chanced reading this quote on Mother’s day, the very day my Mom passed away, just two weeks ago.
“Join the great company of those who make the barren places of life fruitful with kindness. Carry a vision of heaven in your souls, and you shall make your home, your college, the world, correspond to that vision. Your success and happiness lie in you. External conditions are the accidents of life, its outer trappings. The great, enduring realities are love of service. Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulty.” -Helen Keller
Bev I’m in Omaha right now caring for my mom. I just gave her some pain medicine. It’s one am here. I told her how taking care of her is my pleasure after all the nights I must have woken her up. I was a fussy baby who grew up to be a funny adult. I hope to help return the favor of life with love and laughs.
My thoughts are with you your family and partner during this tought time.
I love the book Salons and you really make them run smooth. Thank you for your excellent work In helping make this a valuable place for writers and thinkers.
I love the book salons. (I love Bill Moyers!) Bev and Jane, thank you. Which means I know I’m thanking as well all the people who made you and here possible — parents, family, friends, fellows. Moms. God bless.
Good thoughts and love your way Bev.
(((Bev))) Peace be with you.
Bev,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Many of us know the pain of losing a parent and we all hope your pain is lessened by the joy of the life your mother had and provided for you. Keep the good memories close.
Bev,
You do everything with such grace and tact, if I didn’t know, I never would have guessed. You’re like the swan gliding smoothly across the water, we don’t see the effort going on below the surface.
I hope you can feel all the love I’m sending your way.
Bev, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother had to know how much she was loved as you provided such wonderful care for her. Peace to you and yours.
Bev,
May your mother be at peace, and may you find comfort in the warm embrace of all of us who love you.
watertiger
Bev has told me repeatedly how important the Firedoglake community and her work on the Book Salon and Movie Night have been in helping her stay sane and focused over the past few years. Now this is my opportunity to say thank you to all of you for helping her so much — so thank you, all of you. Bev is the light of my life, clichéd though that sounds, and it is heartwarming to witness the outpouring of love for her. Peace to you all, and to Bev, my heart, my life — {{{{{{{{Bev}}}}}}}}
Michelle
Bev, I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s death.
I remember with great appreciation the care you went into my preparations for book salon a little over a year ago, in addition to your caregiving for your mom. http://firedoglake.com/2010/04/11/fdl-book-salon-welcomes-arnold-ludwig-king-of-the-mountain-the-nature-of-political-leadership/
My heart goes out to you. ((((Bev))))
Inna lillaahi wa inna ilaihi raaji’un (From Allah we come and to Him is our return).
With sympathy,
Mohammed Ibn Laith & the team at Gorilla’sGuides
I’ll have you both in my thoughts, Bev.
I hope you can find some comfort in the feelings for you and the thoughts that go out to you from everyone.
Peace.
My heartfelt condolences, Bev. I just lost my mom (Alzheimers) a little over a year ago. May your time for grieving pass swiftly, aided by your wonderful memories of your mother.
I’m sorry for your loss, Bev.
I’m glad you could be with your mother.
I add my voice to all the others in condolence and support. I lost 2 mothers and a dad and I empathize with you and your loss. You will be fine, I’m sure.