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<blockquote data-quote="scent of cedar" data-source="post: 137468" data-attributes="member: 1721"><p>Thanks so much, everyone! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Today feels a little numb, and I can't think what else to say or how to respond appropriately. In a way, it's like knowing how half the story ended, and trying to piece together where it might be going from here.</p><p></p><p>It feels so nice to know you are all out there.</p><p></p><p>This Board is a wonderful thing.</p><p></p><p>Know what? I am going to suggest a grief support group to my mom after a month or so has gone by. Isn't it strange that I would not have thought of that myself, when I used to recommend it all the time for the families I interacted with as a Hospice volunteer.</p><p></p><p>Another thing I think I will do is send her roses at the six week mark, and again on their anniversary (which will be in May). And then, every year on the day of my Dad's death, or his birthday.</p><p></p><p>She will enjoy them, and I will feel I have done something good and helpful. (Oh, those caretaker personalities!)</p><p></p><p>Nonetheless, that will make us both happy. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I remember a woman who brought a bouquet of flowers to the nursing home where her husband died every year on the anniversary of his death.</p><p></p><p>It is such a comfort to know you all are out there, and that you know what has happened.</p><p></p><p>Thank you so much!</p><p></p><p>Barbara</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scent of cedar, post: 137468, member: 1721"] Thanks so much, everyone! :) Today feels a little numb, and I can't think what else to say or how to respond appropriately. In a way, it's like knowing how half the story ended, and trying to piece together where it might be going from here. It feels so nice to know you are all out there. This Board is a wonderful thing. Know what? I am going to suggest a grief support group to my mom after a month or so has gone by. Isn't it strange that I would not have thought of that myself, when I used to recommend it all the time for the families I interacted with as a Hospice volunteer. Another thing I think I will do is send her roses at the six week mark, and again on their anniversary (which will be in May). And then, every year on the day of my Dad's death, or his birthday. She will enjoy them, and I will feel I have done something good and helpful. (Oh, those caretaker personalities!) Nonetheless, that will make us both happy. :) I remember a woman who brought a bouquet of flowers to the nursing home where her husband died every year on the anniversary of his death. It is such a comfort to know you all are out there, and that you know what has happened. Thank you so much! Barbara [/QUOTE]
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