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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

19 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 23 hrs ago OP

Coming your way. It's tough losing a loved one. Be at peace, also. CurtEastPoint 23 hrs ago #1

Thank you. She's at peace, so I can be Maeve 9 hrs ago #84

That sucks, even when it's expected. buzzycrumbhunger 23 hrs ago #2

It does, indeed, suck. Thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #85

Sending you strength... Drum 23 hrs ago #3

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #86

My sincere condolences, Miss Maeve. 💐 Deuxcents 23 hrs ago #4

Thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #87

Deepest condolences SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #5

Thank you and hugs back Maeve 9 hrs ago #88

Your mother Clouds Passing 23 hrs ago #6

I will, thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #89

My dear Maeve UpInArms 23 hrs ago #7

I wish I could say how much that means to me. Thank you Maeve 9 hrs ago #90

My sincere condolences, Maeve. greatauntoftriplets 23 hrs ago #8

Appreciated, a chara Maeve 8 hrs ago #91

Deepest sympathy Maeve malaise 23 hrs ago #9

Thank you. I knew I'd get group hugs here! Maeve 8 hrs ago #92

One more malaise 8 hrs ago #98

💔☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha 23 hrs ago #10

It was expected yet so sudden at the end. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #93

I'm so sorry for your loss. yardwork 23 hrs ago #11

That is exactly the right phrase for an Irish wake. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #94

Take care of yourself. Hugs. Srkdqltr 23 hrs ago #12

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #95

I'm so sorry! cate94 23 hrs ago #13

Thank you so much Maeve 8 hrs ago #96

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Maeve. 💙 sheshe2 23 hrs ago #14

I'm just glad I was there with her at the end. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #97

Wow, that's tough Maeve CountAllVotes 23 hrs ago #15

I will, thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #99

May her memory always be for a blessing. PCIntern 23 hrs ago #16

Beautiful. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #100

Big hug. ananda 23 hrs ago #17

I'm glad I was there for her. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #101

My sympathy to you and your family Maeve. May livetohike 23 hrs ago #18

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #102

Blessings on you, Maeve* mcar 22 hrs ago #19

You are right, it will be a long process. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #103

I'm so sorry Maeve JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #20

Thank you so much Maeve 8 hrs ago #104

Hey, Maeve, it sounds like you gave all. calimary 22 hrs ago #21

You are too kind. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #105

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

Thank you. I appreciate it Maeve 8 hrs ago #106

My deepest condolences, Maeve. brer cat 22 hrs ago #23

I'm glad I was there at the end. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #107

Dear Maeve, I send my love and understanding. ShazamIam 22 hrs ago #24

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #108

Sending! 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #25

Appreciated Maeve 8 hrs ago #109

Hugs and wishes Figarosmom 22 hrs ago #26

Thank you so much Maeve 8 hrs ago #110

Goodness. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray for strength for you. LoisB 22 hrs ago #27

Appreciated Maeve 8 hrs ago #111

You know we all are with you. mercuryblues 22 hrs ago #28

That's why I posted. DUers are amazing! Maeve 8 hrs ago #112

Even at 95 years old, and having years to prepare, I know it will be hard to deal with. patphil 22 hrs ago #29

What a great reminder, patphil! calimary 20 hrs ago #56

Slowly and then all at once. Yes, the next couple of weeks will be difficult. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #113

Sorry for your loss SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #30

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #114

I am so sorry. pandr32 22 hrs ago #31

Appreciated. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #115

Hugs SallyHemmings 22 hrs ago #32

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #116

So sorry for your loss, Maeve 70sEraVet 22 hrs ago #33

Thank you so much Maeve 8 hrs ago #117

Blessings to you. I'm so happy you had her for that long!💜💜💜💜 1WorldHope 22 hrs ago #34

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #119

Stay strong and find peace. NoMoreRepugs 22 hrs ago #35

I will. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #120

Deepest condolences to you on the loss of virgdem 22 hrs ago #36

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #121

Prayers said for your family. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #37

And I am lucky to have family to help. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #122

Holding you in light and love, dear Maeve. hugggggggggggggs niyad 22 hrs ago #38

DUers are the best! Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #123

So sorry for your loss! senseandsensibility 22 hrs ago #39

It comes in waves and yes, that makes it hard. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #124

I am so very sorry to read this irisblue 21 hrs ago #40

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #125

I understand. I've been a caregiver over a decade now, and I often think that should my love die, PatrickforB 21 hrs ago #41

Yeah, my week will lose some of its shape with her gone. Take care of yourself as well. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #126

(((gentle hug))) 🫂 mwmisses4289 21 hrs ago #42

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #127

I'm so sorry. MontanaMama 21 hrs ago #43

I knew she wouldn't live long, but she went so fast it was a shock. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #128

You've got it! Sincere condolences. paleotn 21 hrs ago #44

My dad's been gone 46 years, but he still pops up in my dreams now and then. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #129

I'm so sorry, Maeve. I lost my mother several years ago, after years of being her caregiver (including highplainsdem 21 hrs ago #45

Thank you--quick story about signs Maeve 8 hrs ago #130

How perfect, to find that now. She'll appreciate it. highplainsdem 1 hr ago #184

So sorry for your loss, Maeve LNM 21 hrs ago #46

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #131

I'm so sorry, Maeve. swimboy 21 hrs ago #47

Appreciated Maeve 8 hrs ago #132

My deepest sympathies bamagal62 21 hrs ago #48

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #133

So sorry, you're in my thoughts. CaptainTruth 21 hrs ago #49

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #134

Sorry for your loss hibbing 20 hrs ago #50

I'm glad I could be there but it did get trying at times. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #135

Oh, so sorry bdamomma 20 hrs ago #51

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #136

Sorry for your loss Tree Lady 20 hrs ago #52

Appreciated Maeve 8 hrs ago #137

(((BIG HUGS))) BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago #53

Thank you, my friend Maeve 8 hrs ago #138

Take your time BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #148

And I have family to help, too Maeve 7 hrs ago #151

When my mom passed just over 10 years ago BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #155

Mom was in assisted care, so little property Maeve 7 hrs ago #158

Understood BumRushDaShow 6 hrs ago #176

Deepest sorrow for your mom and you. May the memories of your mom be a blessing to you, Sweet Maeve. debm55 20 hrs ago #54

That is so sweet. Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #139

... Aristus 20 hrs ago #55

Thank you Maeve 8 hrs ago #140

Comforting warmth headed your way Lifeafter70 20 hrs ago #57

I will, thanks Maeve 7 hrs ago #141

Hi Maeve berniesandersmittens 20 hrs ago #58

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #142

I am so sorry mgardener 20 hrs ago #59

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #143

.. BlueWaveNeverEnd 20 hrs ago #60

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #144

So sorry for your loss ornotna 20 hrs ago #61

Appreciated Maeve 7 hrs ago #145

I understand so well. Staph 20 hrs ago #62

Oh, my! Blessings on you, as well! Maeve 7 hrs ago #146

Sending gentle hugs and strength as you deal with your sad loss and inch your way through this. 🩷 KitFox 20 hrs ago #63

It does feel like a slog, thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #147

So sorry for your loss ms liberty 19 hrs ago #64

Thank you I knew DUers would step up Maeve 7 hrs ago #149

Dear Maeve, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #65

Thank you. I'm glad I was there at the end Maeve 7 hrs ago #150

You have my sympathy KT2000 18 hrs ago #66

Thank you. And my dear Hubby will help take care of me! Maeve 7 hrs ago #152

My condolences on the loss of your mother MustLoveBeagles 18 hrs ago #67

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #153

My heart is with you. Hope22 18 hrs ago #68

I will, thanks Maeve 7 hrs ago #154

Comforting hugs, Maeve radical noodle 18 hrs ago #69

I'm so sorry for your loss. area51 17 hrs ago #70

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #159

You are loved. mr715 17 hrs ago #71

I feel it. Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #160

Sending all sorts of positive thoughts and prayers Laurelin 17 hrs ago #72

Appreciate it. This thread has helped Maeve 7 hrs ago #161

More tan an ice for you Stinky The Clown 17 hrs ago #73

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #162

I am so sorry, Maeve. My condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 16 hrs ago #74

Appeciate it Maeve 7 hrs ago #163

So sorry, Maeve. summer_in_TX 15 hrs ago #75

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #164

My condolences. You think you're ready, but you're not. DFW 15 hrs ago #76

I have Hubby to see I don't overdo Maeve 7 hrs ago #165

Dear Maeve, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly 15 hrs ago #77

I just had time to realize she was at the end and she was gone Maeve 7 hrs ago #166

Maeve, my heart is with you. ❤️ Silver Gaia 15 hrs ago #78

Thank you so much Maeve 7 hrs ago #167

Surrounding you in Emerald Green healing energy Bread and Circuses 14 hrs ago #79

It is the season for the green, true Maeve 7 hrs ago #168

♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 ♥️ 💚 ☘️ 🙏🏻 a kennedy 13 hrs ago #80

No words needed! Thank you, my friend Maeve 7 hrs ago #169

Restorative Thoughts headed you way. SleeplessinSoCal 13 hrs ago #81

Appreciated Maeve 7 hrs ago #170

🙏 my deepest sympathy 🙏 TommieMommy 10 hrs ago #82

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #171

Sending good vibes your way! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 9 hrs ago #83

Thank you Maeve 7 hrs ago #172

I am sorry for your loss JoseBalow 8 hrs ago #118

Thank you Maeve 6 hrs ago #173

deepest condolences ... sarchasm 7 hrs ago #156

Appreciate it. I will Maeve 6 hrs ago #174

I am so sorry Maeve jfz9580m 7 hrs ago #157

I have been in charge of Mom's finances for several years Maeve 6 hrs ago #175

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Nevilledog 6 hrs ago #177

I am truly sorry for your loss. Erda 6 hrs ago #178

Very sorry for your loss dlk 6 hrs ago #179

I feel you MaineNative 5 hrs ago #180

Welcome to DU, MaineNative. calimary 43 min ago #185

Just remember to give yourself some time Old Crank 4 hrs ago #181

(((BIG HUG))) proud patriot 3 hrs ago #182

Thoughts and prayers on their way, air mail special delivery. Permanut 1 hr ago #183

Thanks for letting us know, Maeve. calimary 41 min ago #186