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Grim Chieftain

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65. Dear Maeve, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 09:59 PM

14 hrs ago

Please take comfort in knowing you were there for her during her final years with love, caring and support. You both are in my thoughts. Take care, dear Maeve.

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For my friends and fiends, fellow DUers--I have not been around much lately [View all] Maeve 18 hrs ago OP

Coming your way. It's tough losing a loved one. Be at peace, also. CurtEastPoint 18 hrs ago #1

Thank you. She's at peace, so I can be Maeve 4 hrs ago #84

That sucks, even when it's expected. buzzycrumbhunger 18 hrs ago #2

It does, indeed, suck. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #85

Sending you strength... Drum 18 hrs ago #3

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #86

My sincere condolences, Miss Maeve. 💐 Deuxcents 18 hrs ago #4

Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #87

Deepest condolences SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #5

Thank you and hugs back Maeve 4 hrs ago #88

Your mother Clouds Passing 18 hrs ago #6

I will, thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #89

My dear Maeve UpInArms 18 hrs ago #7

I wish I could say how much that means to me. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #90

My sincere condolences, Maeve. greatauntoftriplets 18 hrs ago #8

Appreciated, a chara Maeve 4 hrs ago #91

Deepest sympathy Maeve malaise 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 hrs ago #12

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #95

I'm so sorry! cate94 18 hrs ago #13

Thank you so much Maeve 4 hrs ago #96

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Maeve. 💙 sheshe2 18 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 18 hrs ago #15

I will, thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #99

May her memory always be for a blessing. PCIntern 18 hrs ago #16

Beautiful. Thank you Maeve 4 hrs ago #100

Big hug. ananda 18 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 18 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 3 hrs ago #103

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

Thank you so much Maeve 3 hrs ago #104

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

You are too kind. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #105

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

Thank you. I appreciate it Maeve 3 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 3 hrs ago #107

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

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #108

Sending! 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #25

Appreciated Maeve 3 hrs ago #109

Hugs and wishes Figarosmom 17 hrs ago #26

Thank you so much Maeve 3 hrs ago #110

Goodness. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray for strength for you. LoisB 17 hrs ago #27

Appreciated Maeve 3 hrs ago #111

You know we all are with you. mercuryblues 17 hrs ago #28

That's why I posted. DUers are amazing! Maeve 3 hrs ago #112

Even at 95 years old, and having years to prepare, I know it will be hard to deal with. patphil 17 hrs ago #29

What a great reminder, patphil! calimary 15 hrs ago #56

Slowly and then all at once. Yes, the next couple of weeks will be difficult. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #113

Sorry for your loss SocialDemocrat61 17 hrs ago #30

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #114

I am so sorry. pandr32 17 hrs ago #31

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #115

Hugs SallyHemmings 17 hrs ago #32

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #116

So sorry for your loss, Maeve 70sEraVet 17 hrs ago #33

Thank you so much Maeve 3 hrs ago #117

Blessings to you. I'm so happy you had her for that long!💜💜💜💜 1WorldHope 17 hrs ago #34

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #119

Stay strong and find peace. NoMoreRepugs 17 hrs ago #35

I will. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #120

Deepest condolences to you on the loss of virgdem 17 hrs ago #36

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #121

Prayers said for your family. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #37

And I am lucky to have family to help. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #122

Holding you in light and love, dear Maeve. hugggggggggggggs niyad 17 hrs ago #38

DUers are the best! Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #123

So sorry for your loss! senseandsensibility 17 hrs ago #39

It comes in waves and yes, that makes it hard. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #124

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

Thank you Maeve 3 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 3 hrs ago #126

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

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #127

I'm so sorry. MontanaMama 16 hrs ago #43

I knew she wouldn't live long, but she went so fast it was a shock. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #128

You've got it! Sincere condolences. paleotn 16 hrs ago #44

My dad's been gone 46 years, but he still pops up in my dreams now and then. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #129

I'm so sorry, Maeve. I lost my mother several years ago, after years of being her caregiver (including highplainsdem 16 hrs ago #45

Thank you--quick story about signs Maeve 3 hrs ago #130

So sorry for your loss, Maeve LNM 16 hrs ago #46

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #131

I'm so sorry, Maeve. swimboy 16 hrs ago #47

Appreciated Maeve 3 hrs ago #132

My deepest sympathies bamagal62 16 hrs ago #48

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #133

So sorry, you're in my thoughts. CaptainTruth 16 hrs ago #49

Thank you Maeve 3 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 3 hrs ago #135

Oh, so sorry bdamomma 16 hrs ago #51

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #136

Sorry for your loss Tree Lady 16 hrs ago #52

Appreciated Maeve 3 hrs ago #137

(((BIG HUGS))) BumRushDaShow 15 hrs ago #53

Thank you, my friend Maeve 3 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 2 hrs ago #155

Mom was in assisted care, so little property Maeve 2 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 15 hrs ago #54

That is so sweet. Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #139

... Aristus 15 hrs ago #55

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #140

Comforting warmth headed your way Lifeafter70 15 hrs ago #57

I will, thanks Maeve 3 hrs ago #141

Hi Maeve berniesandersmittens 15 hrs ago #58

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #142

I am so sorry mgardener 15 hrs ago #59

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #143

.. BlueWaveNeverEnd 15 hrs ago #60

Thank you Maeve 3 hrs ago #144

So sorry for your loss ornotna 15 hrs ago #61

Appreciated Maeve 3 hrs ago #145

I understand so well. Staph 15 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 15 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 14 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 13 hrs ago #68

I will, thanks Maeve 3 hrs ago #154

Comforting hugs, Maeve radical noodle 13 hrs ago #69

I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 12 hrs ago #70

Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #159

You are loved. mr715 12 hrs ago #71

I feel it. Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #160

Sending all sorts of positive thoughts and prayers Laurelin 12 hrs ago #72

Appreciate it. This thread has helped Maeve 2 hrs ago #161

More tan an ice for you Stinky The Clown 12 hrs ago #73

Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #162

I am so sorry, Maeve. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 11 hrs ago #74

Appeciate it Maeve 2 hrs ago #163

So sorry, Maeve. summer_in_TX 10 hrs ago #75

Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #164

My condolences. You think you're ready, but you're not. DFW 10 hrs ago #76

I have Hubby to see I don't overdo Maeve 2 hrs ago #165

Dear Maeve, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly 10 hrs ago #77

I just had time to realize she was at the end and she was gone Maeve 2 hrs ago #166

Maeve, my heart is with you. ❤️ Silver Gaia 10 hrs ago #78

Thank you so much Maeve 2 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 2 hrs ago #168

♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy 8 hrs ago #80

No words needed! Thank you, my friend Maeve 2 hrs ago #169

Restorative Thoughts headed you way. SleeplessinSoCal 8 hrs ago #81

Appreciated Maeve 2 hrs ago #170

🙏 my deepest sympathy 🙏 TommieMommy 5 hrs ago #82

Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #171

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

Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #172

I am sorry for your loss JoseBalow 3 hrs ago #118

Thank you Maeve 2 hrs ago #173

deepest condolences ... sarchasm 2 hrs ago #156

Appreciate it. I will Maeve 2 hrs ago #174

I am so sorry Maeve jfz9580m 2 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 1 hr ago #178

Very sorry for your loss dlk 1 hr ago #179

I feel you MaineNative 27 min ago #180

Just remember to give yourself some time Old Crank 8 min ago #181