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paleotn

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44. You've got it! Sincere condolences.

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 08:32 PM

Mar 2026

Same happened to my mom a decade ago. It was tough for a long time but it does get better.

My rational side doesn't believe it, but sometimes I think she and dad are still around giving me timely pearls of wisdom. That's probably just me being old enough now to really appreciate what they told me all those years.

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For my friends and fiends, fellow DUers--I have not been around much lately [View all] Maeve Mar 2026 OP

Coming your way. It's tough losing a loved one. Be at peace, also. CurtEastPoint Mar 2026 #1

Thank you. She's at peace, so I can be Maeve Mar 2026 #84

That sucks, even when it's expected. buzzycrumbhunger Mar 2026 #2

It does, indeed, suck. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #85

Sending you strength... Drum Mar 2026 #3

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #86

My sincere condolences, Miss Maeve. 💐 Deuxcents Mar 2026 #4

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #87

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Mar 2026 #5

Thank you and hugs back Maeve Mar 2026 #88

Your mother Clouds Passing Mar 2026 #6

I will, thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #89

My dear Maeve UpInArms Mar 2026 #7

I wish I could say how much that means to me. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #90

My sincere condolences, Maeve. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2026 #8

Appreciated, a chara Maeve Mar 2026 #91

Deepest sympathy Maeve malaise Mar 2026 #9

Thank you. I knew I'd get group hugs here! Maeve Mar 2026 #92

One more malaise Mar 2026 #98

💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha Mar 2026 #10

It was expected yet so sudden at the end. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #93

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork Mar 2026 #11

That is exactly the right phrase for an Irish wake. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #94

Take care of yourself. Hugs. Srkdqltr Mar 2026 #12

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #95

I'm so sorry! cate94 Mar 2026 #13

Thank you so much Maeve Mar 2026 #96

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Maeve. 💙 sheshe2 Mar 2026 #14

I'm just glad I was there with her at the end. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #97

Wow, that's tough Maeve CountAllVotes Mar 2026 #15

I will, thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #99

May her memory always be for a blessing. PCIntern Mar 2026 #16

Beautiful. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #100

Big hug. ananda Mar 2026 #17

I'm glad I was there for her. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #101

My sympathy to you and your family Maeve. May livetohike Mar 2026 #18

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #102

Blessings on you, Maeve* mcar Mar 2026 #19

You are right, it will be a long process. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #103

I'm so sorry Maeve JMCKUSICK Mar 2026 #20

Thank you so much Maeve Mar 2026 #104

Hey, Maeve, it sounds like you gave all. calimary Mar 2026 #21

You are too kind. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #105

So sorry for your loss. Dear_Prudence Mar 2026 #22

Thank you. I appreciate it Maeve Mar 2026 #106

My deepest condolences, Maeve. brer cat Mar 2026 #23

I'm glad I was there at the end. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #107

Dear Maeve, I send my love and understanding. ShazamIam Mar 2026 #24

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #108

Sending! 2naSalit Mar 2026 #25

Appreciated Maeve Mar 2026 #109

Hugs and wishes Figarosmom Mar 2026 #26

Thank you so much Maeve Mar 2026 #110

Goodness. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray for strength for you. LoisB Mar 2026 #27

Appreciated Maeve Mar 2026 #111

You know we all are with you. mercuryblues Mar 2026 #28

That's why I posted. DUers are amazing! Maeve Mar 2026 #112

Even at 95 years old, and having years to prepare, I know it will be hard to deal with. patphil Mar 2026 #29

What a great reminder, patphil! calimary Mar 2026 #56

Slowly and then all at once. Yes, the next couple of weeks will be difficult. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #113

Sorry for your loss SocialDemocrat61 Mar 2026 #30

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #114

I am so sorry. pandr32 Mar 2026 #31

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #115

Hugs SallyHemmings Mar 2026 #32

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #116

So sorry for your loss, Maeve 70sEraVet Mar 2026 #33

Thank you so much Maeve Mar 2026 #117

Blessings to you. I'm so happy you had her for that long!💜💜💜💜 1WorldHope Mar 2026 #34

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #119

Stay strong and find peace. NoMoreRepugs Mar 2026 #35

I will. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #120

Deepest condolences to you on the loss of virgdem Mar 2026 #36

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #121

Prayers said for your family. hamsterjill Mar 2026 #37

And I am lucky to have family to help. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #122

Holding you in light and love, dear Maeve. hugggggggggggggs niyad Mar 2026 #38

DUers are the best! Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #123

So sorry for your loss! senseandsensibility Mar 2026 #39

It comes in waves and yes, that makes it hard. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #124

I am so very sorry to read this irisblue Mar 2026 #40

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #125

I understand. I've been a caregiver over a decade now, and I often think that should my love die, PatrickforB Mar 2026 #41

Yeah, my week will lose some of its shape with her gone. Take care of yourself as well. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #126

(((gentle hug))) 🫂 mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #42

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #127

I'm so sorry. MontanaMama Mar 2026 #43

I knew she wouldn't live long, but she went so fast it was a shock. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #128

You've got it! Sincere condolences. paleotn Mar 2026 #44

My dad's been gone 46 years, but he still pops up in my dreams now and then. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #129

I'm so sorry, Maeve. I lost my mother several years ago, after years of being her caregiver (including highplainsdem Mar 2026 #45

Thank you--quick story about signs Maeve Mar 2026 #130

How perfect, to find that now. She'll appreciate it. highplainsdem Mar 2026 #184

That was beautiful. Thank you again Maeve Mar 2026 #187

So sorry for your loss, Maeve LNM Mar 2026 #46

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #131

I'm so sorry, Maeve. swimboy Mar 2026 #47

Appreciated Maeve Mar 2026 #132

My deepest sympathies bamagal62 Mar 2026 #48

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #133

So sorry, you're in my thoughts. CaptainTruth Mar 2026 #49

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #134

Sorry for your loss hibbing Mar 2026 #50

I'm glad I could be there but it did get trying at times. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #135

Oh, so sorry bdamomma Mar 2026 #51

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #136

Sorry for your loss Tree Lady Mar 2026 #52

Appreciated Maeve Mar 2026 #137

(((BIG HUGS))) BumRushDaShow Mar 2026 #53

Thank you, my friend Maeve Mar 2026 #138

Take your time BumRushDaShow Mar 2026 #148

And I have family to help, too Maeve Mar 2026 #151

When my mom passed just over 10 years ago BumRushDaShow Mar 2026 #155

Mom was in assisted care, so little property Maeve Mar 2026 #158

Understood BumRushDaShow Mar 2026 #176

Deepest sorrow for your mom and you. May the memories of your mom be a blessing to you, Sweet Maeve. debm55 Mar 2026 #54

That is so sweet. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #139

... Aristus Mar 2026 #55

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #140

Comforting warmth headed your way Lifeafter70 Mar 2026 #57

I will, thanks Maeve Mar 2026 #141

Hi Maeve berniesandersmittens Mar 2026 #58

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #142

I am so sorry mgardener Mar 2026 #59

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #143

.. BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 2026 #60

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #144

So sorry for your loss ornotna Mar 2026 #61

Appreciated Maeve Mar 2026 #145

I understand so well. Staph Mar 2026 #62

Oh, my! Blessings on you, as well! Maeve Mar 2026 #146

Sending gentle hugs and strength as you deal with your sad loss and inch your way through this. 🩷 KitFox Mar 2026 #63

It does feel like a slog, thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #147

So sorry for your loss ms liberty Mar 2026 #64

Thank you I knew DUers would step up Maeve Mar 2026 #149

Dear Maeve, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom Grim Chieftain Mar 2026 #65

Thank you. I'm glad I was there at the end Maeve Mar 2026 #150

You have my sympathy KT2000 Mar 2026 #66

Thank you. And my dear Hubby will help take care of me! Maeve Mar 2026 #152

My condolences on the loss of your mother MustLoveBeagles Mar 2026 #67

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #153

My heart is with you. Hope22 Mar 2026 #68

I will, thanks Maeve Mar 2026 #154

Comforting hugs, Maeve radical noodle Mar 2026 #69

Thank you. DUers are the best! Maeve Mar 2026 #191

I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 Mar 2026 #70

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #159

You are loved. mr715 Mar 2026 #71

I feel it. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #160

Sending all sorts of positive thoughts and prayers Laurelin Mar 2026 #72

Appreciate it. This thread has helped Maeve Mar 2026 #161

More tan an ice for you Stinky The Clown Mar 2026 #73

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #162

I am so sorry, Maeve. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope Mar 2026 #74

Appeciate it Maeve Mar 2026 #163

So sorry, Maeve. summer_in_TX Mar 2026 #75

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #164

My condolences. You think you're ready, but you're not. DFW Mar 2026 #76

I have Hubby to see I don't overdo Maeve Mar 2026 #165

Dear Maeve, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #77

I just had time to realize she was at the end and she was gone Maeve Mar 2026 #166

Maeve, my heart is with you. ❤️ Silver Gaia Mar 2026 #78

Thank you so much Maeve Mar 2026 #167

Surrounding you in Emerald Green healing energy Bread and Circuses Mar 2026 #79

It is the season for the green, true Maeve Mar 2026 #168

♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy Mar 2026 #80

No words needed! Thank you, my friend Maeve Mar 2026 #169

Restorative Thoughts headed you way. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2026 #81

Appreciated Maeve Mar 2026 #170

🙏 my deepest sympathy 🙏 TommieMommy Mar 2026 #82

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #171

Sending good vibes your way! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Mar 2026 #83

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #172

I am sorry for your loss JoseBalow Mar 2026 #118

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #173

deepest condolences ... sarchasm Mar 2026 #156

Appreciate it. I will Maeve Mar 2026 #174

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I have been in charge of Mom's finances for several years Maeve Mar 2026 #175

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Nevilledog Mar 2026 #177

Just the love y'all have shown in this thread is sufficient Maeve Mar 2026 #189

I am truly sorry for your loss. Erda Mar 2026 #178

Appreciated, thanks Maeve Mar 2026 #190

Very sorry for your loss dlk Mar 2026 #179

I feel you MaineNative Mar 2026 #180

Welcome to DU, MaineNative. calimary Mar 2026 #185

Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #192

Just remember to give yourself some time Old Crank Mar 2026 #181

I will, thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #193

(((BIG HUG))) proud patriot Mar 2026 #182

Thank you, I needed that Maeve Mar 2026 #194

Thoughts and prayers on their way, air mail special delivery. Permanut Mar 2026 #183

We often think it will be easier, knowing they lived so long. Not so. Thank you Maeve Mar 2026 #195

Thanks for letting us know, Maeve. calimary Mar 2026 #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 Mar 2026 #196

My sincere sympathy at the loss of your mother. No matter how old we are we will always miss them. pazzyanne Mar 2026 #188

Much appreciated Maeve Mar 2026 #197

I am so sorry, Maeve FemDemERA Mar 2026 #198

Actually, having taken your time was a good thing Maeve Mar 7 #199