The call…

I just received the call that we knew was coming for two weeks. My mom passed away at 5:25 p.m. Montana time today. Maryam and I are driving there this weekend.

So many of my coworkers have been dropping into my office and wishing me kind things and sharing stories about their experiences with their loved ones passing away.

I knew the call would unleash more emotion on my behalf. Even with two weeks of preparation it still hits hard. Gotta call my brothers now. Thank you for all of your kind wishes and story sharing during this time. It really means a lot and changed my view forever about what this community means.

  • http://houseofwarwick.com Steve Kirks

    Robert:

    We don’t know each other well, but your postings about your mother have helped me deal with my own family issues. I’m *very* sorry to hear that your mother hass passed.

    Take care during your vacation…

    Steve Kirks

  • http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog Darren Straight

    My most sincere and heartfelt condolences goes to you and your family.

    Best Wishes,
    Darren

  • http://www.darrenstraight.com/blog Darren Straight

    My most sincere and heartfelt condolences goes to you and your family.

    Best Wishes,
    Darren

  • Ron

    Hi Robert, I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. I have really appreciated the considerate and caring posts about your family life written over the past few weeks. My mom has been valiantly battling pancreatic cancer for several months so unfortunately I can all too easily relate to your situation. Take care.

  • Ron

    Hi Robert, I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. I have really appreciated the considerate and caring posts about your family life written over the past few weeks. My mom has been valiantly battling pancreatic cancer for several months so unfortunately I can all too easily relate to your situation. Take care.

  • Greg

    My deepest condolences to your family, and I pray for healing for your family as you deal with this loss.

  • Greg

    My deepest condolences to your family, and I pray for healing for your family as you deal with this loss.

  • http://www.bryanbass.com/ Bryan

    Very sorry for your loss.

  • http://www.bryanbass.com Bryan

    Very sorry for your loss.

  • Scott

    Sorry to hear of your loss. My most sincere condolences.

    Wishing you and your family peace at this difficult time.

  • Scott

    Sorry to hear of your loss. My most sincere condolences.

    Wishing you and your family peace at this difficult time.

  • http://blogs.msdn.com/danielfe Dan Fernandez

    This is so sad to hear…our thoughts are with you and your family during this tough time…

  • http://blogs.msdn.com/danielfe Dan Fernandez

    This is so sad to hear…our thoughts are with you and your family during this tough time…

  • http://macnewbie.wordpress.com/ macnewbie

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss Robert and wish you and send my sympathies to both you and your family.

    Dave Verwer

  • http://keeptrying.blogspot.com/ Mike Sanders

    Robert

    My condolences on your loss. May we share happy occasions in the future.

  • http://macnewbie.wordpress.com/ macnewbie

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss Robert and wish you and send my sympathies to both you and your family.

    Dave Verwer

  • http://keeptrying.blogspot.com Mike Sanders

    Robert

    My condolences on your loss. May we share happy occasions in the future.

  • John

    Sorry for your loss

  • John

    Sorry for your loss

  • http://peterdawson.typepad.com/ /pd

    Dear Robert, Deepest sympathies to you and yours.

  • http://peterdawson.typepad.com /pd

    Dear Robert, Deepest sympathies to you and yours.

  • http://dorai.wordpress.com/ dorai

    Hi Rob,
    I do not have words to express my sorrow at what you have been going through. Just wanted to let you know that you have touched lots of lives and we share this sadness with you. Hope time will take care of the healing process.

    Our (family’s) deepest condolences on your loss.

  • http://dorai.wordpress.com/ dorai

    Hi Rob,
    I do not have words to express my sorrow at what you have been going through. Just wanted to let you know that you have touched lots of lives and we share this sadness with you. Hope time will take care of the healing process.

    Our (family’s) deepest condolences on your loss.

  • http://ramsblog.wordpress.com/ Ram

    Deep condolences, Robert. Sorry to hear about that.
    Take care.

  • http://ramsblog.wordpress.com Ram

    Deep condolences, Robert. Sorry to hear about that.
    Take care.

  • Christine O’Rorke

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss but after the last two weeks your mom is now at peace.
    Love and prayers to you and your family.

  • Christine O’Rorke

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss but after the last two weeks your mom is now at peace.
    Love and prayers to you and your family.

  • http://www.wiredfool.com/ Eric

    My condolences to you and your family. Hold them tight, they are what matters.

  • http://www.wiredfool.com Eric

    My condolences to you and your family. Hold them tight, they are what matters.

  • albertus

    pls accept my condolences…shes now in god’s home…a home He made Himself for all of us… and to you and family left behind i know that god will always guide you and give you strengh … take care

  • albertus

    pls accept my condolences…shes now in god’s home…a home He made Himself for all of us… and to you and family left behind i know that god will always guide you and give you strengh … take care

  • http://www.johnpiercy.ca/ John Piercy

    Robert Scoble and Family
    Words cannot begin to heal the heartache you have .
    Take time to reflect , go with your heart .
    Your words have a huge impact on many people here
    Im going through a very similar situation ,,,

    Sincerely

    John Piercy

  • http://www.johnpiercy.ca John Piercy

    Robert Scoble and Family
    Words cannot begin to heal the heartache you have .
    Take time to reflect , go with your heart .
    Your words have a huge impact on many people here
    Im going through a very similar situation ,,,

    Sincerely

    John Piercy

  • http://jean.wordpress.com/ jean

    sorry to hear
    prayers r with u and ur family

  • http://jean.wordpress.com/ jean

    sorry to hear
    prayers r with u and ur family

  • Wesley Parish

    You have my sympathy. In losing a parent there’s not only the anguish, there’s also the feeling of dislocation – of wanting to express your opinion on something and realizing that isn’t possible any longer.

    Take care.

  • Wesley Parish

    You have my sympathy. In losing a parent there’s not only the anguish, there’s also the feeling of dislocation – of wanting to express your opinion on something and realizing that isn’t possible any longer.

    Take care.

  • http://www.divamarketingblog.com/ Toby

    No matter how long you prepare for a parent’s death it is never easy. As so many people said to me, time doesn’t heal but does dull the hurt and your memories do help ease the pain. Heartfelt wishes to you and your family.

  • http://www.divamarketingblog.com Toby

    No matter how long you prepare for a parent’s death it is never easy. As so many people said to me, time doesn’t heal but does dull the hurt and your memories do help ease the pain. Heartfelt wishes to you and your family.

  • http://feedscott.com/ feedscott

    Thanks for sharing this with us Robert.

  • http://feedscott.com feedscott

    Thanks for sharing this with us Robert.

  • http://www.nigelcooke.com/ monkeyleader

    Sorry to hear the news ..hope you all are coping okay.

    Nige

  • http://www.nigelcooke.com monkeyleader

    Sorry to hear the news ..hope you all are coping okay.

    Nige

  • http://www.agiato.net/ Jon

    So sorry to hear of your loss Robert.

  • http://www.agiato.net Jon

    So sorry to hear of your loss Robert.

  • http://stevenewson.blogspot.com/ Steve Newson

    I was sorry to hear this news. Please accept my condolences.

  • http://stevenewson.blogspot.com/ Steve Newson

    I was sorry to hear this news. Please accept my condolences.

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  • Erwin Blonk

    I saw my dad’s death coming for 10 years and my father-in-law’s for a year. And still it surprised me twice.
    I wish you strength.

  • Erwin Blonk

    I saw my dad’s death coming for 10 years and my father-in-law’s for a year. And still it surprised me twice.
    I wish you strength.