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56. What a great reminder, patphil!

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 08:32 PM

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I love how you put it:

“Life does go on, and love will always be there for you. Remember, she's left you, but isn't gone. She will always remain in your heart, and in your memories.“

Beautifully written. So eloquent, and so true.

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For my friends and fiends, fellow DUers--I have not been around much lately [View all] Maeve Sunday OP

Coming your way. It's tough losing a loved one. Be at peace, also. CurtEastPoint Sunday #1

Thank you. She's at peace, so I can be Maeve 19 hrs ago #84

That sucks, even when it's expected. buzzycrumbhunger Sunday #2

It does, indeed, suck. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #85

Sending you strength... Drum Sunday #3

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #86

My sincere condolences, Miss Maeve. 💐 Deuxcents Sunday #4

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #87

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Sunday #5

Thank you and hugs back Maeve 19 hrs ago #88

Your mother Clouds Passing Sunday #6

I will, thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #89

My dear Maeve UpInArms Sunday #7

I wish I could say how much that means to me. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #90

My sincere condolences, Maeve. greatauntoftriplets Sunday #8

Appreciated, a chara Maeve 19 hrs ago #91

Deepest sympathy Maeve malaise Sunday #9

Thank you. I knew I'd get group hugs here! Maeve 19 hrs ago #92

One more malaise 19 hrs ago #98

💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Sunday #10

It was expected yet so sudden at the end. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #93

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Sunday #11

That is exactly the right phrase for an Irish wake. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #94

Take care of yourself. Hugs. Srkdqltr Sunday #12

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #95

I'm so sorry! cate94 Sunday #13

Thank you so much Maeve 19 hrs ago #96

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Maeve. 💙 sheshe2 Sunday #14

I'm just glad I was there with her at the end. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #97

Wow, that's tough Maeve CountAllVotes Sunday #15

I will, thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #99

May her memory always be for a blessing. PCIntern Sunday #16

Beautiful. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #100

Big hug. ananda Sunday #17

I'm glad I was there for her. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #101

My sympathy to you and your family Maeve. May livetohike Sunday #18

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #102

Blessings on you, Maeve* mcar Sunday #19

You are right, it will be a long process. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #103

I'm so sorry Maeve JMCKUSICK Sunday #20

Thank you so much Maeve 19 hrs ago #104

Hey, Maeve, it sounds like you gave all. calimary Sunday #21

You are too kind. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #105

So sorry for your loss. Dear_Prudence Sunday #22

Thank you. I appreciate it Maeve 19 hrs ago #106

My deepest condolences, Maeve. brer cat Sunday #23

I'm glad I was there at the end. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #107

Dear Maeve, I send my love and understanding. ShazamIam Sunday #24

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #108

Sending! 2naSalit Sunday #25

Appreciated Maeve 19 hrs ago #109

Hugs and wishes Figarosmom Sunday #26

Thank you so much Maeve 19 hrs ago #110

Goodness. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray for strength for you. LoisB Sunday #27

Appreciated Maeve 19 hrs ago #111

You know we all are with you. mercuryblues Sunday #28

That's why I posted. DUers are amazing! Maeve 19 hrs ago #112

Even at 95 years old, and having years to prepare, I know it will be hard to deal with. patphil Sunday #29

What a great reminder, patphil! calimary Sunday #56

Slowly and then all at once. Yes, the next couple of weeks will be difficult. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #113

Sorry for your loss SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #30

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #114

I am so sorry. pandr32 Sunday #31

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #115

Hugs SallyHemmings Sunday #32

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #116

So sorry for your loss, Maeve 70sEraVet Sunday #33

Thank you so much Maeve 19 hrs ago #117

Blessings to you. I'm so happy you had her for that long!💜💜💜💜 1WorldHope Sunday #34

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #119

Stay strong and find peace. NoMoreRepugs Sunday #35

I will. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #120

Deepest condolences to you on the loss of virgdem Sunday #36

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #121

Prayers said for your family. hamsterjill Sunday #37

And I am lucky to have family to help. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #122

Holding you in light and love, dear Maeve. hugggggggggggggs niyad Sunday #38

DUers are the best! Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #123

So sorry for your loss! senseandsensibility Sunday #39

It comes in waves and yes, that makes it hard. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #124

I am so very sorry to read this irisblue Sunday #40

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #125

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

(((gentle hug))) 🫂 mwmisses4289 Sunday #42

Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #127

I'm so sorry. MontanaMama Sunday #43

I knew she wouldn't live long, but she went so fast it was a shock. Thank you Maeve 19 hrs ago #128

You've got it! Sincere condolences. paleotn Sunday #44

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

Thank you--quick story about signs Maeve 18 hrs ago #130

How perfect, to find that now. She'll appreciate it. highplainsdem 11 hrs ago #184

That was beautiful. Thank you again Maeve 10 hrs ago #187

So sorry for your loss, Maeve LNM Sunday #46

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #131

I'm so sorry, Maeve. swimboy Sunday #47

Appreciated Maeve 18 hrs ago #132

My deepest sympathies bamagal62 Sunday #48

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #133

So sorry, you're in my thoughts. CaptainTruth Sunday #49

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #134

Sorry for your loss hibbing Sunday #50

I'm glad I could be there but it did get trying at times. Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #135

Oh, so sorry bdamomma Sunday #51

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #136

Sorry for your loss Tree Lady Sunday #52

Appreciated Maeve 18 hrs ago #137

(((BIG HUGS))) BumRushDaShow Sunday #53

Thank you, my friend Maeve 18 hrs ago #138

Take your time BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago #148

And I have family to help, too Maeve 18 hrs ago #151

When my mom passed just over 10 years ago BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago #155

Mom was in assisted care, so little property Maeve 17 hrs ago #158

Understood BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago #176

Deepest sorrow for your mom and you. May the memories of your mom be a blessing to you, Sweet Maeve. debm55 Sunday #54

That is so sweet. Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #139

... Aristus Sunday #55

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #140

Comforting warmth headed your way Lifeafter70 Sunday #57

I will, thanks Maeve 18 hrs ago #141

Hi Maeve berniesandersmittens Sunday #58

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #142

I am so sorry mgardener Sunday #59

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #143

.. BlueWaveNeverEnd Sunday #60

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #144

So sorry for your loss ornotna Sunday #61

Appreciated Maeve 18 hrs ago #145

I understand so well. Staph Sunday #62

Oh, my! Blessings on you, as well! Maeve 18 hrs ago #146

Sending gentle hugs and strength as you deal with your sad loss and inch your way through this. 🩷 KitFox Sunday #63

It does feel like a slog, thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #147

So sorry for your loss ms liberty Sunday #64

Thank you I knew DUers would step up Maeve 18 hrs ago #149

Dear Maeve, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom Grim Chieftain Sunday #65

Thank you. I'm glad I was there at the end Maeve 18 hrs ago #150

You have my sympathy KT2000 Sunday #66

Thank you. And my dear Hubby will help take care of me! Maeve 18 hrs ago #152

My condolences on the loss of your mother MustLoveBeagles Sunday #67

Thank you Maeve 18 hrs ago #153

My heart is with you. Hope22 Sunday #68

I will, thanks Maeve 18 hrs ago #154

Comforting hugs, Maeve radical noodle Sunday #69

Thank you. DUers are the best! Maeve 9 hrs ago #191

I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Sunday #70

Thank you Maeve 17 hrs ago #159

You are loved. mr715 Sunday #71

I feel it. Thank you Maeve 17 hrs ago #160

Sending all sorts of positive thoughts and prayers Laurelin Sunday #72

Appreciate it. This thread has helped Maeve 17 hrs ago #161

More tan an ice for you Stinky The Clown Yesterday #73

Thank you Maeve 17 hrs ago #162

I am so sorry, Maeve. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #74

Appeciate it Maeve 17 hrs ago #163

So sorry, Maeve. summer_in_TX Yesterday #75

Thank you Maeve 17 hrs ago #164

My condolences. You think you're ready, but you're not. DFW Yesterday #76

I have Hubby to see I don't overdo Maeve 17 hrs ago #165

Dear Maeve, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Yesterday #77

I just had time to realize she was at the end and she was gone Maeve 17 hrs ago #166

Maeve, my heart is with you. ❤️ Silver Gaia Yesterday #78

Thank you so much Maeve 17 hrs ago #167

Surrounding you in Emerald Green healing energy Bread and Circuses Yesterday #79

It is the season for the green, true Maeve 17 hrs ago #168

♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy Yesterday #80

No words needed! Thank you, my friend Maeve 17 hrs ago #169

Restorative Thoughts headed you way. SleeplessinSoCal 23 hrs ago #81

Appreciated Maeve 17 hrs ago #170

🙏 my deepest sympathy 🙏 TommieMommy 21 hrs ago #82

Thank you Maeve 17 hrs ago #171

Sending good vibes your way! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #83

Thank you Maeve 17 hrs ago #172

I am sorry for your loss JoseBalow 19 hrs ago #118

Thank you Maeve 17 hrs ago #173

deepest condolences ... sarchasm 18 hrs ago #156

Appreciate it. I will Maeve 17 hrs ago #174

I am so sorry Maeve jfz9580m 18 hrs ago #157

I have been in charge of Mom's finances for several years Maeve 17 hrs ago #175

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Nevilledog 17 hrs ago #177

Just the love y'all have shown in this thread is sufficient Maeve 10 hrs ago #189

I am truly sorry for your loss. Erda 17 hrs ago #178

Appreciated, thanks Maeve 10 hrs ago #190

Very sorry for your loss dlk 16 hrs ago #179

I feel you MaineNative 15 hrs ago #180

Welcome to DU, MaineNative. calimary 11 hrs ago #185

Thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #192

Just remember to give yourself some time Old Crank 15 hrs ago #181

I will, thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #193

(((BIG HUG))) proud patriot 14 hrs ago #182

Thank you, I needed that Maeve 9 hrs ago #194

Thoughts and prayers on their way, air mail special delivery. Permanut 12 hrs ago #183

We often think it will be easier, knowing they lived so long. Not so. Thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #195

Thanks for letting us know, Maeve. calimary 11 hrs ago #186

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

Much appreciated Maeve 9 hrs ago #197