This is Heather posting.
After a lifetime of doctors thinking her demise was imminent, my mom finally died. February 20th, at 10:30 pm.
People at her apartment complex are surprised it actually happened, too. She’s always bounced back before, even after clinically dying twice over the years.
It sucks I don’t have a mom any more. But I’m glad her pain has ended.
We booked a last minute ticket to come here, leaving 5 hours after we booked it. I told her not to feel like she needed to hang on until we got here, and she actually listened to me.
We’re now in Salt Lake, making sure everything is taken care of. Her cat Olive is in a good home, with a neighbor in the same apartment complex.
I’ve arranged to have my mom cremated. We’ll scatter her somewhere pretty.
Before she died, she was describing to me how wonderful it was that so many people wrote to her. She was touched that she had a positive impact on so many. She had no idea until the letters poured in the last two days. Thank you.
Wendy The Wanderer 
Dear Heather—–my deepest condolences.
I am crying. I am so sorry. I will miss her very much but I’m glad her pain is over. Wander on fellow Wendy, wander on.
Wendy Dexter
Heather, I’m so very sorry, but, I’m glad she’s no longer in pain.
Love & Prayers to you & your family.
Heather–thank you so much for letting us all know–I am sure everyone has been checking often like I have been–I knew she never missed a day and that was hard not hearing from her–she had become family as you all have…
I am so sorry for your loss, but glad that your mom is no longer suffering. Her courage was incredible and I will never forget her.
I prayed for her to have a peaceful passing. I’m so glad that she is no longer in pain and suffering.
Heather, Thank you for your post. Even tho I never met Wendy, personally, I felt like I knew her all my life. With her blog and being a member of WWMG and asking for her advice,,,,,and commenting on her blog at times. I felt I got to meet your beautiful family when she posted about your family and posted so many delightful pictures. Of your Beautiful Grandsons. She loved you all so much!
My life is richer knowing her and following her journeys.
My deepest condolences. If possible, let us know, through her blog, how you are doing and about your life and your growing family.
My deepest regards
Pat Douglas
So sorry for your loss. She had such a struggle and at last she is at fres.
at rest
Thank you so much for posting, Heather. We all knew that she left for the hospital and was told the bad news but felt like we were left hanging. Glad that you are all there to take care of things. Glad that Olive has a good person to live with. Your mother was a great listener and she made feel cared for. I will miss so much and I hope that she has found peace.
Thank you for posting. I have followed your mom’s blog for years. So sorry for your loss.
Heather, thank you for posting.You have my condolences. I wanted to tell you that a friend of mine kept some of her mother’s cremains and when she came to a pretty place, she would say Mom would like it here and sprinkler a bit of her there. She visited Scotland and left a tiny bit of her mother on the castle. My love to you. Patsy
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Sorry for your loss Heather. I will miss her, but so glad she is now at peace. Have a safe journey home.
Doug
Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing your Mom is no small thing, as I well know. I have admired your care for her even from great distances, and while you weren’t able to be with her when she passed, she knew you loved her and were on your way to her.
I will miss reading your Mom’s blog, which I have followed for many years. She was an amazingly resourceful woman with strong inner reserve, perseverance, and tenacity in the face of hardship and poor health most of us can’t even begin to imagine.
I pray you will find much comfort in the good memories, and in knowing she is free from the pain and difficulty here and now fully alive, happy, and healthy in the presence of Jesus whom she loved.
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.'” (John 11:25)
-Fern
Thank you, Heather, for letting us know. It’s so hard to lose a parent, and my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
After years of reading your mom’s blog posts, I will miss hearing about her adventures. I have often been inspired by her insights and experiences, and I’ve marveled at her strength and determination. Still, it’s a relief to know that she’s beyond the reach of pain and has embarked on a grand new adventure in heaven.
May God bless you and your family.
Sandi in Nebraska
I am so sorry to hear about Wendy. I cannot believe she is gone. She has been my MG friend since I was online in 2000 and was a member of my MG Club of Hearts. She loved to travel and lived life to the fullest until her health failed. Praying for her daughter, Heather, family, and friends. RIP Wendy ..
Much love to all of you. I hope she is having a ball in heaven.
Thank you Heather sending condolences sure going to miss your mother.
So sad to hear this. 😦 As others, I have been following you and her online since the mid 2000s and have regularly checked in on her blog over the years. I imagine you must be going through a lot right now and appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Condolences to you and your family.
Heather:
I am so very saddened about your Mom’s passing. She was such a wonderful, inquisitive, and caring soul. She will be missed by me and so many others.
PipeTobacco
Heather you have my condolences on the passing of your mother. I never met your mom but was a long time reader of her blog. I thought Wendy was a remarkable women whom I had great respect for. While reading her blog it left no one in doubt how much she loved you and your boys. Thanks for letting us know and have a safe trip home. Debra Larson
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Heather, I’m so sorry for your loss. I met your mom as a student nurse at AMC and have been a fan of hers since. The world has lost a brave advocate for patients’ rights. She was so proud of you! I heard many stories of your amazing exploits. Best wishes to you and your family.
Heather and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve lurked on your mother’s blog for years, before she moved to FL. I hope she will be at peace, hard to believe she’s gone. I imagine she’s back together with her beloved dog.
Thanks for letting us know, Heather. I’m sorry for your loss. Your mother was an amazingly strong person, despite her illnesses. You have much to be proud of. I hope you have a terrific life filled with wonder and adventure.
Heather, you have my condolences. Although I did not know Wendy personally, she gave a lot to this community, including helping me with some advice.
She made a difference in people’s lives, both small and large.
May she rest in peace, in no pain.
Hello
Wendy is now dead i am sad
i have thinked about yesterday in my suburb of paris france and now i know
never again i can read the long story full of pain and beauty
but i still think the peace and carrot farm is a cool place on the internet
receive my condolens