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DaBronx

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67. Wishing you strength and peace

Sat Jan 4, 2025, 10:30 PM

Jan 4

You are in the midst of mourning and grief in a challenging situation. You are doing your best under difficult circumstances. That’s all you can do. Some things are beyond our control and make us feel stressed and helpless. You sound like a very thoughtful person. Your mom must have been special to raise such a good and thoughtful person. Try to give yourself a break. Grief is exhausting but you will pull through. I wish you strength and peace.

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I don't know if this is okay to put here [View all] slightlv Jan 4 OP

You are doing very well, so hang in there. Irish_Dem Jan 4 #1

The loss of a mother leaves a void that words cannot fill. Emile Jan 4 #2

Deeply sorry for your loss AltairIV Jan 4 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 4 #4

I have found the staff at the National Cemeteries to be helpful and caring. 70sEraVet Jan 5 #84

Both of my parents are buried in a veteran cemetery in MA. Between the funeral home and the VA, it all went well. usaf-vet Jan 5 #94

I'm... JoeOtterbein Jan 4 #5

How sad and painful for you. You will do the best you can. It will be enough. Nanuke Jan 4 #6

Deepest sympathy malaise Jan 4 #7

My condolences on your loss. Xavier Breath Jan 4 #8

I am so sorry for your loss, slightly. sheshe2 Jan 4 #9

Sorry for your loss. Americanme Jan 4 #10

You need to take a deep breath and just mourn a little. MadameButterfly Jan 4 #11

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Madame... slightlv Jan 4 #33

it sounds like MadameButterfly Jan 4 #74

I am so sorry for your loss; may your Mom cross gently & may your hearts be comforted by good memories Hekate Jan 4 #12

I'm so sorry you lost your mom. Diamond_Dog Jan 4 #13

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Jan 4 #14

Thank you for the link, Sheltie... slightlv Jan 4 #20

Lean away my friend SheltieLover Jan 4 #26

You are a great resource, SheltieLover. erronis Jan 4 #32

Awwwwm ty. SheltieLover Jan 4 #34

Crying is good malaise Jan 4 #29

it sure is, Malaise! SheltieLover Jan 4 #36

That's what's so strange, Malaise... slightlv Jan 4 #37

A beautiful response from you malaise Jan 4 #39

My sincere condolences. Dennis Donovan Jan 4 #15

Very sorry for your loss... Dem4life1970 Jan 4 #16

I am so sorry senseandsensibility Jan 4 #17

My condolences to you and your family. The burial details will work themselves out. sinkingfeeling Jan 4 #18

I am very sorry for your loss, slightlv. brer cat Jan 4 #19

Strength and honor. WheelWalker Jan 4 #21

Condolences on your loss Alice Kramden Jan 4 #22

I like that . Thank you. surfered Jan 4 #24

This quote helped me many times Alice Kramden Jan 4 #25

Never heard it before. surfered Jan 4 #27

I've never heard that one, but I'm bookmarking it slightlv Jan 4 #38

And find time to take care of you malaise Jan 4 #43

GREAT quote. "All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough." calimary Jan 5 #97

That's hard. Being an only child, I had no sibling issues about final arrangements. surfered Jan 4 #23

Thank all of you for being so compassionate rich7862 Jan 4 #28

My condolences, it's a difficult confusing time bucolic_frolic Jan 4 #30

If it's any consolation. Those of us who have buried our mothers and fathers.... OAITW r.2.0 Jan 4 #31

It IS a consolation, slightlv Jan 4 #40

Glad I could contribute in this thread. Lost my Dad in 76 and my mom 1999. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 4 #50

The funeral home should be able to hold your mother's body. We held my MIL for over a week till family badhair77 Jan 4 #35

You answered one of my biggest questions and worries, badhair... slightlv Jan 4 #46

The 10 days was for PA and that was almost 20 years ago but I doubt anything has changed. badhair77 Jan 4 #64

My deepest condolences Shambala Jan 4 #41

That's the one real regret I have, that I've not uttered til now. slightlv Jan 4 #71

I am so sorry that your dear mother has passed Tanuki Jan 4 #42

However you do it, it will be right. Its clear from your post how important it is to you to take care of her this last MLAA Jan 4 #44

You are not alone. usonian Jan 4 #45

Love To You From Here Y'all MayReasonRule Jan 4 #47

Is there anyway to move this discussion from this forum slightlv Jan 4 #48

Totally good putting this in GD! AKwannabe Jan 4 #49

Sorry for your loss marked50 Jan 4 #51

Sending you blessings of comfort and peace Wicked Blue Jan 4 #52

She would want you to be kind to yourself. Moms are like that so, Maru Kitteh Jan 4 #53

you'll do her proud. barbtries Jan 4 #54

Losing your mom ms.pamela Jan 4 #60

I am so sorry, Slightly. choie Jan 4 #55

My condolences. Sorry you have extra obstacles to have everything properly done... electric_blue68 Jan 4 #56

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so hard Maraya1969 Jan 4 #57

Peace be with you. jeffreyi Jan 4 #58

I am very sorry for your loss 🤗 Meowmee Jan 4 #59

I've told every one of my friends and family slightlv Jan 4 #72

Sad they don't do that Meowmee Jan 4 #75

Look into a jewish burial Mosby Jan 5 #93

I'm sorry for your loss Danmel Jan 4 #61

So sorry. Dear_Prudence Jan 4 #62

Breathe Xipe Totec Jan 4 #63

I was the same way when my Mom died Figarosmom Jan 4 #65

First of all... WinstonSmith4740 Jan 4 #66

Wishing you strength and peace DaBronx Jan 4 #67

Condolences. It's tough. Been there. paleotn Jan 4 #68

I hadn't even thought about a task list! slightlv Jan 4 #73

No worries. Trust me, nothing is obvious when you're in that situation. paleotn Jan 5 #86

I'm so sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Jan 4 #69

Dear slightly, I am sorry for the death of your mom. May her memories be a blessing to you. debm55 Jan 4 #70

I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Jan 5 #76

For my 2 cents' worth, you'll be fine in everything you do. Keep up the good work and your spirits. SWBTATTReg Jan 5 #77

I'm so sorry for your loss cate94 Jan 5 #78

I am so very sorry for your loss. Unladen Swallow Jan 5 #79

Your mom knows you are doing your best. Joinfortmill Jan 5 #80

I'm so sorry for your loss, slightly. summer_in_TX Jan 5 #81

Slightly, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Dem2theMax Jan 5 #82

Honor your mom. Don't worry what others think, whether siblings or friends. Do what you know she'd want. ancianita Jan 5 #83

Don't beat yourself up over this. Paladin Jan 5 #85

I'm so sorry that you are going through this karin_sj Jan 5 #87

Thank you for your suggestions! slightlv Jan 5 #99

You seem to be doing remarkably well under the circumstances. OldBaldy1701E Jan 5 #88

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Jan 5 #89

Sorry for your loss. yagotme Jan 5 #90

Your mom Clouds Passing Jan 5 #91

You are doing fine. EndlessWire Jan 5 #92

I'm so sorry for your devastating loss, slightlv Niagara Jan 5 #95

My mother passed a decade ago. Prairie_Seagull Jan 5 #96

My Mom was a horrible cook... and she'd tell that to anyone! slightlv Jan 5 #100

I really like some more complex foods. Prairie_Seagull Jan 5 #106

So very sorry IbogaProject Jan 5 #98

Thank you to everyone for your information, links slightlv Jan 5 #101

I'm so sorry for your loss - TBF Jan 5 #102

I'm very sorry for your loss dlk Jan 5 #103

My most sincere condolences. B.See Jan 5 #104

I'm in this Kansas blizzard too, and rhiannon55 Jan 5 #105