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In reply to the discussion: For my friends and fiends, fellow DUers--I have not been around much lately [View all]hamsterjill
(17,406 posts)37. Prayers said for your family.
I am sorry for your loss. 95 is quite an accomplishment. My dad lived to that age. You are right in that there are a lot of details, etc. to attend to. Give yourself some grace and time to process. All of the chores will be there when you're ready.
Sending hugs.
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For my friends and fiends, fellow DUers--I have not been around much lately [View all]
Maeve
Sunday
OP
Even at 95 years old, and having years to prepare, I know it will be hard to deal with.
patphil
Sunday
#29
Slowly and then all at once. Yes, the next couple of weeks will be difficult. Thank you
Maeve
19 hrs ago
#113
I understand. I've been a caregiver over a decade now, and I often think that should my love die,
PatrickforB
Sunday
#41
Yeah, my week will lose some of its shape with her gone. Take care of yourself as well. Thank you
Maeve
19 hrs ago
#126
My dad's been gone 46 years, but he still pops up in my dreams now and then. Thank you
Maeve
19 hrs ago
#129
I'm so sorry, Maeve. I lost my mother several years ago, after years of being her caregiver (including
highplainsdem
Sunday
#45
Deepest sorrow for your mom and you. May the memories of your mom be a blessing to you, Sweet Maeve.
debm55
Sunday
#54
Sending gentle hugs and strength as you deal with your sad loss and inch your way through this. 🩷
KitFox
Sunday
#63
We often think it will be easier, knowing they lived so long. Not so. Thank you
Maeve
9 hrs ago
#195
I've known some of you for the better part of 25 years. I trusted that you'd lift me up, and I was right!
Maeve
9 hrs ago
#196
My sincere sympathy at the loss of your mother. No matter how old we are we will always miss them.
pazzyanne
10 hrs ago
#188