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<blockquote data-quote="timer lady" data-source="post: 413787" data-attributes="member: 393"><p>Steely, please know that while you will be needed during the first few hours, days, weeks after your dad's death your mom will need time to herself; time to pull her life in order on her own terms & in her own way. You will need the same break.</p><p></p><p>You can be there, as we were for my dad; as my family was when my husband died. It was thru phone calls, groceries ordered & delivered to my home. A cleaning lady sent in ~ practical things that I hadn't a clue or the energy to do. You can be a sounding board for mum but she will likely need some of the practical things I mentioned done more than anything else. </p><p></p><p>Know you are not alone; that many here are praying for you & your dear family. Know that while death is so very painful in the same rite it's liberating to those in such pain. I know this isn't going to make you feel better today; even 6 months from now. At some point, you will see the end to your dad's suffering as a blessing.</p><p></p><p>Take care, my dear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timer lady, post: 413787, member: 393"] Steely, please know that while you will be needed during the first few hours, days, weeks after your dad's death your mom will need time to herself; time to pull her life in order on her own terms & in her own way. You will need the same break. You can be there, as we were for my dad; as my family was when my husband died. It was thru phone calls, groceries ordered & delivered to my home. A cleaning lady sent in ~ practical things that I hadn't a clue or the energy to do. You can be a sounding board for mum but she will likely need some of the practical things I mentioned done more than anything else. Know you are not alone; that many here are praying for you & your dear family. Know that while death is so very painful in the same rite it's liberating to those in such pain. I know this isn't going to make you feel better today; even 6 months from now. At some point, you will see the end to your dad's suffering as a blessing. Take care, my dear. [/QUOTE]
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