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Sun Mar 1, 2026, 07:22 PM

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For you to come to calm within your grief

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For my friends and fiends, fellow DUers--I have not been around much lately [View all] Maeve Mar 1 OP

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

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

That sucks, even when it's expected. buzzycrumbhunger Mar 1 #2

It does, indeed, suck. Thank you Maeve Monday #85

Sending you strength... Drum Mar 1 #3

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve Monday #86

My sincere condolences, Miss Maeve. 💐 Deuxcents Mar 1 #4

Thank you Maeve Monday #87

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Mar 1 #5

Thank you and hugs back Maeve Monday #88

Your mother Clouds Passing Mar 1 #6

I will, thank you Maeve Monday #89

My dear Maeve UpInArms Mar 1 #7

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

My sincere condolences, Maeve. greatauntoftriplets Mar 1 #8

Appreciated, a chara Maeve Monday #91

Deepest sympathy Maeve malaise Mar 1 #9

Thank you. I knew I'd get group hugs here! Maeve Monday #92

One more malaise Monday #98

💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Mar 1 #10

It was expected yet so sudden at the end. Thank you Maeve Monday #93

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Mar 1 #11

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

Take care of yourself. Hugs. Srkdqltr Mar 1 #12

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve Monday #95

I'm so sorry! cate94 Mar 1 #13

Thank you so much Maeve Monday #96

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Maeve. 💙 sheshe2 Mar 1 #14

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

Wow, that's tough Maeve CountAllVotes Mar 1 #15

I will, thank you Maeve Monday #99

May her memory always be for a blessing. PCIntern Mar 1 #16

Beautiful. Thank you Maeve Monday #100

Big hug. ananda Mar 1 #17

I'm glad I was there for her. Thank you Maeve Monday #101

My sympathy to you and your family Maeve. May livetohike Mar 1 #18

Thank you Maeve Monday #102

Blessings on you, Maeve* mcar Mar 1 #19

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

I'm so sorry Maeve JMCKUSICK Mar 1 #20

Thank you so much Maeve Monday #104

Hey, Maeve, it sounds like you gave all. calimary Mar 1 #21

You are too kind. Thank you Maeve Monday #105

So sorry for your loss. Dear_Prudence Mar 1 #22

Thank you. I appreciate it Maeve Monday #106

My deepest condolences, Maeve. brer cat Mar 1 #23

I'm glad I was there at the end. Thank you Maeve Monday #107

Dear Maeve, I send my love and understanding. ShazamIam Mar 1 #24

Thank you Maeve Monday #108

Sending! 2naSalit Mar 1 #25

Appreciated Maeve Monday #109

Hugs and wishes Figarosmom Mar 1 #26

Thank you so much Maeve Monday #110

Goodness. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray for strength for you. LoisB Mar 1 #27

Appreciated Maeve Monday #111

You know we all are with you. mercuryblues Mar 1 #28

That's why I posted. DUers are amazing! Maeve Monday #112

Even at 95 years old, and having years to prepare, I know it will be hard to deal with. patphil Mar 1 #29

What a great reminder, patphil! calimary Mar 1 #56

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

Sorry for your loss SocialDemocrat61 Mar 1 #30

Thank you Maeve Monday #114

I am so sorry. pandr32 Mar 1 #31

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve Monday #115

Hugs SallyHemmings Mar 1 #32

Thank you Maeve Monday #116

So sorry for your loss, Maeve 70sEraVet Mar 1 #33

Thank you so much Maeve Monday #117

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

Thank you Maeve Monday #119

Stay strong and find peace. NoMoreRepugs Mar 1 #35

I will. Thank you Maeve Monday #120

Deepest condolences to you on the loss of virgdem Mar 1 #36

Thank you Maeve Monday #121

Prayers said for your family. hamsterjill Mar 1 #37

And I am lucky to have family to help. Thank you Maeve Monday #122

Holding you in light and love, dear Maeve. hugggggggggggggs niyad Mar 1 #38

DUers are the best! Thank you Maeve Monday #123

So sorry for your loss! senseandsensibility Mar 1 #39

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

I am so very sorry to read this irisblue Mar 1 #40

Thank you Maeve Monday #125

I understand. I've been a caregiver over a decade now, and I often think that should my love die, PatrickforB Mar 1 #41

Yeah, my week will lose some of its shape with her gone. Take care of yourself as well. Thank you Maeve Monday #126

(((gentle hug))) 🫂 mwmisses4289 Mar 1 #42

Thank you Maeve Monday #127

I'm so sorry. MontanaMama Mar 1 #43

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

You've got it! Sincere condolences. paleotn Mar 1 #44

My dad's been gone 46 years, but he still pops up in my dreams now and then. Thank you Maeve Monday #129

I'm so sorry, Maeve. I lost my mother several years ago, after years of being her caregiver (including highplainsdem Mar 1 #45

Thank you--quick story about signs Maeve Monday #130

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

That was beautiful. Thank you again Maeve Monday #187

So sorry for your loss, Maeve LNM Mar 1 #46

Thank you Maeve Monday #131

I'm so sorry, Maeve. swimboy Mar 1 #47

Appreciated Maeve Monday #132

My deepest sympathies bamagal62 Mar 1 #48

Thank you Maeve Monday #133

So sorry, you're in my thoughts. CaptainTruth Mar 1 #49

Thank you Maeve Monday #134

Sorry for your loss hibbing Mar 1 #50

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

Oh, so sorry bdamomma Mar 1 #51

Thank you Maeve Monday #136

Sorry for your loss Tree Lady Mar 1 #52

Appreciated Maeve Monday #137

(((BIG HUGS))) BumRushDaShow Mar 1 #53

Thank you, my friend Maeve Monday #138

Take your time BumRushDaShow Monday #148

And I have family to help, too Maeve Monday #151

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

Mom was in assisted care, so little property Maeve Monday #158

Understood BumRushDaShow Monday #176

Deepest sorrow for your mom and you. May the memories of your mom be a blessing to you, Sweet Maeve. debm55 Mar 1 #54

That is so sweet. Thank you Maeve Monday #139

... Aristus Mar 1 #55

Thank you Maeve Monday #140

Comforting warmth headed your way Lifeafter70 Mar 1 #57

I will, thanks Maeve Monday #141

Hi Maeve berniesandersmittens Mar 1 #58

Thank you Maeve Monday #142

I am so sorry mgardener Mar 1 #59

Thank you Maeve Monday #143

.. BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 1 #60

Thank you Maeve Monday #144

So sorry for your loss ornotna Mar 1 #61

Appreciated Maeve Monday #145

I understand so well. Staph Mar 1 #62

Oh, my! Blessings on you, as well! Maeve Monday #146

Sending gentle hugs and strength as you deal with your sad loss and inch your way through this. 🩷 KitFox Mar 1 #63

It does feel like a slog, thank you Maeve Monday #147

So sorry for your loss ms liberty Mar 1 #64

Thank you I knew DUers would step up Maeve Monday #149

Dear Maeve, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom Grim Chieftain Mar 1 #65

Thank you. I'm glad I was there at the end Maeve Monday #150

You have my sympathy KT2000 Mar 1 #66

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

My condolences on the loss of your mother MustLoveBeagles Mar 1 #67

Thank you Maeve Monday #153

My heart is with you. Hope22 Mar 1 #68

I will, thanks Maeve Monday #154

Comforting hugs, Maeve radical noodle Mar 1 #69

Thank you. DUers are the best! Maeve Monday #191

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

Thank you Maeve Monday #159

You are loved. mr715 Monday #71

I feel it. Thank you Maeve Monday #160

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

Appreciate it. This thread has helped Maeve Monday #161

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

Thank you Maeve Monday #162

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

Appeciate it Maeve Monday #163

So sorry, Maeve. summer_in_TX Monday #75

Thank you Maeve Monday #164

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

I have Hubby to see I don't overdo Maeve Monday #165

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

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

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

Thank you so much Maeve Monday #167

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

It is the season for the green, true Maeve Monday #168

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

No words needed! Thank you, my friend Maeve Monday #169

Restorative Thoughts headed you way. SleeplessinSoCal Monday #81

Appreciated Maeve Monday #170

🙏 my deepest sympathy 🙏 TommieMommy Monday #82

Thank you Maeve Monday #171

Sending good vibes your way! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Monday #83

Thank you Maeve Monday #172

I am sorry for your loss JoseBalow Monday #118

Thank you Maeve Monday #173

deepest condolences ... sarchasm Monday #156

Appreciate it. I will Maeve Monday #174

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Monday #157

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

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Nevilledog Monday #177

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

I am truly sorry for your loss. Erda Monday #178

Appreciated, thanks Maeve Monday #190

Very sorry for your loss dlk Monday #179

I feel you MaineNative Monday #180

Welcome to DU, MaineNative. calimary Monday #185

Thank you Maeve Monday #192

Just remember to give yourself some time Old Crank Monday #181

I will, thank you Maeve Monday #193

(((BIG HUG))) proud patriot Monday #182

Thank you, I needed that Maeve Monday #194

Thoughts and prayers on their way, air mail special delivery. Permanut Monday #183

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

Thanks for letting us know, Maeve. calimary Monday #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 Monday #196

My sincere sympathy at the loss of your mother. No matter how old we are we will always miss them. pazzyanne Monday #188

Much appreciated Maeve Monday #197

I am so sorry, Maeve FemDemERA Friday #198

Actually, having taken your time was a good thing Maeve Saturday #199