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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: My mom died today. [View all]
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,688 posts)43. She made many friends where she lived the last 25 years
We'd hoped to have a party 1/20. But she was sick, and there was a torrential rain. We made up with a family gathering last weekend. Her last request was to have a pot luck for all her friends. I'd suggested a wake. So it'll be a combo.
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Many hugs to you Sleepless. My mother passed in similar fashion almost 10 years ago. I
alwaysinasnit
Feb 2024
#7
sorry for your loss, helping her pass with little pain is hard but honorable
Shellback Squid
Feb 2024
#10
Our Moms probably would have been friends. I hope someone does that for me some day. n/t
TygrBright
Feb 2024
#58
Bless your mom. Bless you, your youngest brother (trooper and giver), your sister, and all family.
keopeli
Feb 2024
#37
beautiful. So sorry for your loss. Truly a beautiful person in "the age." You should document her "travels".
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2024
#79
So sorry. A parent's passing stirs up emotions never before felt. Stay well and cherish what you had.
twodogsbarking
Feb 2024
#77