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89. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 11:10 AM

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I lost my mom several years ago and had to handle all the paperwork and arrangements. It seemed overwhelming at first but I got through it. Give yourself permission to grieve, take the time you need.

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

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

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

Deeply sorry for your loss AltairIV Saturday #3

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

I have found the staff at the National Cemeteries to be helpful and caring. 70sEraVet Sunday #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 Sunday #94

I'm... JoeOtterbein Saturday #5

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

Deepest sympathy malaise Saturday #7

My condolences on your loss. Xavier Breath Saturday #8

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

Sorry for your loss. Americanme Saturday #10

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

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

it sounds like MadameButterfly Saturday #74

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

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

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Saturday #14

Thank you for the link, Sheltie... slightlv Saturday #20

Lean away my friend SheltieLover Saturday #26

You are a great resource, SheltieLover. erronis Saturday #32

Awwwwm ty. SheltieLover Saturday #34

Crying is good malaise Saturday #29

it sure is, Malaise! SheltieLover Saturday #36

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

A beautiful response from you malaise Saturday #39

My sincere condolences. Dennis Donovan Saturday #15

Very sorry for your loss... Dem4life1970 Saturday #16

I am so sorry senseandsensibility Saturday #17

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

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

Strength and honor. WheelWalker Saturday #21

Condolences on your loss Alice Kramden Saturday #22

I like that . Thank you. surfered Saturday #24

This quote helped me many times Alice Kramden Saturday #25

Never heard it before. surfered Saturday #27

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

And find time to take care of you malaise Saturday #43

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

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

Thank all of you for being so compassionate rich7862 Saturday #28

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

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

It IS a consolation, slightlv Saturday #40

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

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

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

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

My deepest condolences Shambala Saturday #41

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

I am so sorry that your dear mother has passed Tanuki Saturday #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 Saturday #44

You are not alone. usonian Saturday #45

Love To You From Here Y'all MayReasonRule Saturday #47

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

Totally good putting this in GD! AKwannabe Saturday #49

Sorry for your loss marked50 Saturday #51

Sending you blessings of comfort and peace Wicked Blue Saturday #52

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

you'll do her proud. barbtries Saturday #54

Losing your mom ms.pamela Saturday #60

I am so sorry, Slightly. choie Saturday #55

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

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

Peace be with you. jeffreyi Saturday #58

I am very sorry for your loss 🤗 Meowmee Saturday #59

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

Sad they don't do that Meowmee Saturday #75

Look into a jewish burial Mosby Sunday #93

I'm sorry for your loss Danmel Saturday #61

So sorry. Dear_Prudence Saturday #62

Breathe Xipe Totec Saturday #63

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

First of all... WinstonSmith4740 Saturday #66

Wishing you strength and peace DaBronx Saturday #67

Condolences. It's tough. Been there. paleotn Saturday #68

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm so sorry for your loss cate94 Sunday #78

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your suggestions! slightlv Sunday #99

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

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

Sorry for your loss. yagotme Sunday #90

Your mom Clouds Passing Sunday #91

You are doing fine. EndlessWire Sunday #92

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

My mother passed a decade ago. Prairie_Seagull Sunday #96

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

I really like some more complex foods. Prairie_Seagull Sunday #106

So very sorry IbogaProject Sunday #98

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

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

I'm very sorry for your loss dlk Sunday #103

My most sincere condolences. B.See Sunday #104

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