A emotional win

So, the Steelers are always an emotional game to watch, and I feel drained after every game. This is enlarged by a power of 10 when it is a Ravens game.

However, today was different. My mom passed away last night. She was 89 years old, had battled a bunch of serious health issues for the past 12 years, and it wasn't unexpected.

My mom was never a football fan, but she indulged my fandom in many ways over the years. She bought me a pennant- still hanging on my wall- the electric football game with SB IX in it, and a Franco Harris jersey from the Sears catalog for Xmas in 1975. And this was only the beginning. She pretended not to notice when I snuck the portable tv into my room to watch the Steelers on MNF past my bedtime. I can remember her support for me when the dynasty ended in 1980, and when she surprised me with McDonalds after a tough playoff loss to the Raiders in 1983. And on and on, and on, right up to recent years.

And so today, when we needed to win and I needed to win- we did. Thanks Mom.

 

Sorry for your loss.

 

Also, sorry for your loss.

 

Your mom was a lot like my mom.

 

Very sorry for your loss.

My football companion always my father and he passed last Christmas Eve. This season I haven't watched a full game because we always texted or talked on the phone while we watched together from several states away. It's been an adjustment that I haven't made yet.

Your mom sounds like a very patient and loving mother to you. I know you will miss her and grieve for her in your own way and in your own time. My belief is it is not goodbye forever. We do meet again.

 

Sorry for your loss OP.

 

So sorry for you loss. Thats the hardest loss. Lost mine 3yrs ago at 94

 

sorry for your loss

 

Sorry for your loss. Chin up.

 

Sorry for your loss

 

Man that hit my heart strong. What a great Mom and I'm sorry for your loss. Thankfully she no longer has to suffer anymore and can smile down on you from high above!!

 

So sorry for your loss. But what wonderful memories to share.

 

cheers to mom

 

So sorry for your loss. My mom passed away in 2020 at 88 and she was a die hard Steelers fan. I hope she was watching the game with all our loved ones we lost. Knowing that your a Steelers fan she was right there with all of us and most importantly you.

 

Sorry for your loss.

 

So sorry for your loss, my Dad passed away Monday he was 90

 

Sorry for your loss as well. 90 is a good long life.

 

Thank you, yes my Dad was very fortunate to have been healthy
Up until the last couple years. And even then he still got around.

 

Keep your chin up , I too lost my mother 9 years ago on the day after Christmas .
Christmas hasn't been the same since. I would prefer to travel now during the holidays.

 

Sorry for your loss, may the Lord give you comfort during this difficult time.

 

Sorry for your loss

 

I'm so sorry for your loss Ward.

 

I agree. The holidays are not the same without my dad and my grandmother.

 

sorry for your loss