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ananda

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17. Big hug.

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Sun Mar 1, 2026, 06:04 PM

19 hrs ago

I love that you and your mother were so close.

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For my friends and fiends, fellow DUers--I have not been around much lately [View all] Maeve 19 hrs ago OP

Coming your way. It's tough losing a loved one. Be at peace, also. CurtEastPoint 19 hrs ago #1

Thank you. She's at peace, so I can be Maeve 5 hrs ago #84

That sucks, even when it's expected. buzzycrumbhunger 19 hrs ago #2

It does, indeed, suck. Thank you Maeve 5 hrs ago #85

Sending you strength... Drum 19 hrs ago #3

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 5 hrs ago #86

My sincere condolences, Miss Maeve. 💐 Deuxcents 19 hrs ago #4

Thank you Maeve 5 hrs ago #87

Deepest condolences SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #5

Thank you and hugs back Maeve 5 hrs ago #88

Your mother Clouds Passing 19 hrs ago #6

I will, thank you Maeve 5 hrs ago #89

My dear Maeve UpInArms 19 hrs ago #7

I wish I could say how much that means to me. Thank you Maeve 5 hrs ago #90

My sincere condolences, Maeve. greatauntoftriplets 19 hrs ago #8

Appreciated, a chara Maeve 4 hrs ago #91

Deepest sympathy Maeve malaise 19 hrs ago #9

Thank you. I knew I'd get group hugs here! Maeve 4 hrs ago #92

One more malaise 4 hrs ago #98

💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha 19 hrs ago #10

It was expected yet so sudden at the end. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #93

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork 19 hrs ago #11

That is exactly the right phrase for an Irish wake. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #94

Take care of yourself. Hugs. Srkdqltr 19 hrs ago #12

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #95

I'm so sorry! cate94 19 hrs ago #13

Thank you so much Maeve 4 hrs ago #96

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Maeve. 💙 sheshe2 19 hrs ago #14

I'm just glad I was there with her at the end. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #97

Wow, that's tough Maeve CountAllVotes 19 hrs ago #15

I will, thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #99

May her memory always be for a blessing. PCIntern 19 hrs ago #16

Beautiful. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #100

Big hug. ananda 19 hrs ago #17

I'm glad I was there for her. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #101

My sympathy to you and your family Maeve. May livetohike 19 hrs ago #18

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #102

Blessings on you, Maeve* mcar 18 hrs ago #19

You are right, it will be a long process. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #103

I'm so sorry Maeve JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #20

Thank you so much Maeve 4 hrs ago #104

Hey, Maeve, it sounds like you gave all. calimary 18 hrs ago #21

You are too kind. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #105

So sorry for your loss. Dear_Prudence 18 hrs ago #22

Thank you. I appreciate it Maeve 4 hrs ago #106

My deepest condolences, Maeve. brer cat 18 hrs ago #23

I'm glad I was there at the end. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #107

Dear Maeve, I send my love and understanding. ShazamIam 18 hrs ago #24

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #108

Sending! 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #25

Appreciated Maeve 4 hrs ago #109

Hugs and wishes Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #26

Thank you so much Maeve 4 hrs ago #110

Goodness. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray for strength for you. LoisB 18 hrs ago #27

Appreciated Maeve 4 hrs ago #111

You know we all are with you. mercuryblues 18 hrs ago #28

That's why I posted. DUers are amazing! Maeve 4 hrs ago #112

Even at 95 years old, and having years to prepare, I know it will be hard to deal with. patphil 18 hrs ago #29

What a great reminder, patphil! calimary 16 hrs ago #56

Slowly and then all at once. Yes, the next couple of weeks will be difficult. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #113

Sorry for your loss SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #30

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #114

I am so sorry. pandr32 18 hrs ago #31

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #115

Hugs SallyHemmings 18 hrs ago #32

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #116

So sorry for your loss, Maeve 70sEraVet 18 hrs ago #33

Thank you so much Maeve 4 hrs ago #117

Blessings to you. I'm so happy you had her for that long!💜💜💜💜 1WorldHope 18 hrs ago #34

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #119

Stay strong and find peace. NoMoreRepugs 18 hrs ago #35

I will. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #120

Deepest condolences to you on the loss of virgdem 18 hrs ago #36

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #121

Prayers said for your family. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #37

And I am lucky to have family to help. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #122

Holding you in light and love, dear Maeve. hugggggggggggggs niyad 18 hrs ago #38

DUers are the best! Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #123

So sorry for your loss! senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago #39

It comes in waves and yes, that makes it hard. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #124

I am so very sorry to read this irisblue 17 hrs ago #40

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #125

I understand. I've been a caregiver over a decade now, and I often think that should my love die, PatrickforB 17 hrs ago #41

Yeah, my week will lose some of its shape with her gone. Take care of yourself as well. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #126

(((gentle hug))) 🫂 mwmisses4289 17 hrs ago #42

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #127

I'm so sorry. MontanaMama 17 hrs ago #43

I knew she wouldn't live long, but she went so fast it was a shock. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #128

You've got it! Sincere condolences. paleotn 17 hrs ago #44

My dad's been gone 46 years, but he still pops up in my dreams now and then. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #129

I'm so sorry, Maeve. I lost my mother several years ago, after years of being her caregiver (including highplainsdem 17 hrs ago #45

Thank you--quick story about signs Maeve 4 hrs ago #130

So sorry for your loss, Maeve LNM 17 hrs ago #46

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #131

I'm so sorry, Maeve. swimboy 17 hrs ago #47

Appreciated Maeve 4 hrs ago #132

My deepest sympathies bamagal62 17 hrs ago #48

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #133

So sorry, you're in my thoughts. CaptainTruth 17 hrs ago #49

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #134

Sorry for your loss hibbing 16 hrs ago #50

I'm glad I could be there but it did get trying at times. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #135

Oh, so sorry bdamomma 16 hrs ago #51

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #136

Sorry for your loss Tree Lady 16 hrs ago #52

Appreciated Maeve 4 hrs ago #137

(((BIG HUGS))) BumRushDaShow 16 hrs ago #53

Thank you, my friend Maeve 4 hrs ago #138

Take your time BumRushDaShow 3 hrs ago #148

And I have family to help, too Maeve 3 hrs ago #151

When my mom passed just over 10 years ago BumRushDaShow 3 hrs ago #155

Mom was in assisted care, so little property Maeve 3 hrs ago #158

Understood BumRushDaShow 2 hrs ago #176

Deepest sorrow for your mom and you. May the memories of your mom be a blessing to you, Sweet Maeve. debm55 16 hrs ago #54

That is so sweet. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #139

... Aristus 16 hrs ago #55

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #140

Comforting warmth headed your way Lifeafter70 16 hrs ago #57

I will, thanks Maeve 3 hrs ago #141

Hi Maeve berniesandersmittens 16 hrs ago #58

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #142

I am so sorry mgardener 16 hrs ago #59

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #143

.. BlueWaveNeverEnd 16 hrs ago #60

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #144

So sorry for your loss ornotna 16 hrs ago #61

Appreciated Maeve 3 hrs ago #145

I understand so well. Staph 16 hrs ago #62

Oh, my! Blessings on you, as well! Maeve 3 hrs ago #146

Sending gentle hugs and strength as you deal with your sad loss and inch your way through this. 🩷 KitFox 16 hrs ago #63

It does feel like a slog, thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #147

So sorry for your loss ms liberty 15 hrs ago #64

Thank you I knew DUers would step up Maeve 3 hrs ago #149

Dear Maeve, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom Grim Chieftain 15 hrs ago #65

Thank you. I'm glad I was there at the end Maeve 3 hrs ago #150

You have my sympathy KT2000 14 hrs ago #66

Thank you. And my dear Hubby will help take care of me! Maeve 3 hrs ago #152

My condolences on the loss of your mother MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #67

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #153

My heart is with you. Hope22 14 hrs ago #68

I will, thanks Maeve 3 hrs ago #154

Comforting hugs, Maeve radical noodle 14 hrs ago #69

I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 13 hrs ago #70

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #159

You are loved. mr715 13 hrs ago #71

I feel it. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #160

Sending all sorts of positive thoughts and prayers Laurelin 13 hrs ago #72

Appreciate it. This thread has helped Maeve 3 hrs ago #161

More tan an ice for you Stinky The Clown 13 hrs ago #73

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #162

I am so sorry, Maeve. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 12 hrs ago #74

Appeciate it Maeve 3 hrs ago #163

So sorry, Maeve. summer_in_TX 11 hrs ago #75

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #164

My condolences. You think you're ready, but you're not. DFW 11 hrs ago #76

I have Hubby to see I don't overdo Maeve 3 hrs ago #165

Dear Maeve, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly 11 hrs ago #77

I just had time to realize she was at the end and she was gone Maeve 3 hrs ago #166

Maeve, my heart is with you. ❤️ Silver Gaia 11 hrs ago #78

Thank you so much Maeve 3 hrs ago #167

Surrounding you in Emerald Green healing energy Bread and Circuses 10 hrs ago #79

It is the season for the green, true Maeve 3 hrs ago #168

♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy 9 hrs ago #80

No words needed! Thank you, my friend Maeve 3 hrs ago #169

Restorative Thoughts headed you way. SleeplessinSoCal 9 hrs ago #81

Appreciated Maeve 3 hrs ago #170

🙏 my deepest sympathy 🙏 TommieMommy 6 hrs ago #82

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #171

Sending good vibes your way! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 5 hrs ago #83

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #172

I am sorry for your loss JoseBalow 4 hrs ago #118

Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #173

deepest condolences ... sarchasm 3 hrs ago #156

Appreciate it. I will Maeve 2 hrs ago #174

I am so sorry Maeve jfz9580m 3 hrs ago #157

I have been in charge of Mom's finances for several years Maeve 2 hrs ago #175

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Nevilledog 2 hrs ago #177

I am truly sorry for your loss. Erda 2 hrs ago #178

Very sorry for your loss dlk 2 hrs ago #179

I feel you MaineNative 1 hr ago #180

Just remember to give yourself some time Old Crank 55 min ago #181