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Bereavement

slightlv

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15. I've given notice to both hubby and grandson

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #5)

Sun Jan 12, 2025, 10:36 PM

Jan 2025

to not expect me to do anything from after the funeral on Wednesday to at least the following Monday. That means, please... someone cook for ME for a change, take care of the critters, and go to the store once in a while for something other than cat food (gryn). It also means I'm giving myself the okay not to look at the bills that came when we finally got mail back after the snow, and to allow myself to lay in bed and cry for as long as I want when its all over.

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As many of you know, my Mom died Friday, the 3rd of Jan. [View all] slightlv Jan 2025 OP

Your home and the love in it will be more than enough for this important gathering. Hope22 Jan 2025 #1

You're carrying a heavy load, slightly.. Permanut Jan 2025 #2

A little levity Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #3

Funny thing is, Keepers... slightlv Jan 2025 #13

If you have anything from the 1950' and 60's Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #17

I love the foot locker idea, Keepers! slightlv Jan 2025 #21

I think all of us feel nervous about our homes SARose Jan 2025 #4

Just hang in there. A some point, have a cry. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #5

I've given notice to both hubby and grandson slightlv Jan 2025 #15

I am sorry for your loss of your Mother and Friend. delisen Jan 2025 #6

You are not alone, slightly. sheshe2 Jan 2025 #7

Thank you, sheshe2 slightlv Jan 2025 #23

There is nothing wrong with "Early American Garage Sale". Your friends/family don't LoisB Jan 2025 #8

I'm sorry you're having to go through this all alone! barbtries Jan 2025 #9

At nearly 69, retired, slightlv Jan 2025 #16

While difficult, the immediate problems will pass. surfered Jan 2025 #10

So sorry for what you're going through. babylonsister Jan 2025 #11

It's funny... but you really do have to slightlv Jan 2025 #18

You have and are doing all your mom needed while she was with you and now are doing a great job of MLAA Jan 2025 #12

Omg, it hurts like a bitch tavernier Jan 2025 #14

Yes, I'm planning something special slightlv Jan 2025 #19

I'm so sorry 😢 😞 live love laugh Jan 2025 #20

And with that, you had me crying. slightlv Jan 2025 #22

I have been exactly where you are more times than I care to think about. state of stupid Jan 2025 #24

Thank you for the words of advice. slightlv Jan 2025 #25

I honestly dont know how you handled slightlv Jan 2025 #26

Even though we're strangers, really, I hope the bit of Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2025 #27

I think I have had all the 9am phone calls slightlv Jan 2025 #28