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SARose

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4. I think all of us feel nervous about our homes
Sun Jan 12, 2025, 08:10 PM
Jan 2025

from time-to-time.

I will give you some words of wisdom from my late mother-in-law “I’m not coming to visit your house - I’m coming to visit you.” We were packing up to move internationally and the house was a wreck!

The family and close friends are there for comfort and to remember your Mother. There will be tears but I’ll bet there will be lots of laughter, too. I was amazed at stories that were told about my Mother after her funeral.

Sandwiches and a veggie tray are perfect. Most people are not that hungry, anyway.

Bless you for taking on this responsibility. Light and love

Rose

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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
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