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Home hospice. It's a good thing, but it aint easy. Trying to go about activities of daily living while your loved one is dying in the other room is grindingly painful - and guilt laden. But the old saying "life goes on". And it does. In spite of everything. Thanks to everyone one here on Poal keeping me laughing and reminding me we're all going through it, whatever "it" may be. Cheers.

Home hospice. It's a good thing, but it aint easy. Trying to go about activities of daily living while your loved one is dying in the other room is grindingly painful - and guilt laden. But the old saying "life goes on". And it does. In spite of everything. Thanks to everyone one here on Poal keeping me laughing and reminding me we're all going through it, whatever "it" may be. Cheers.

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[–] • 12 pts

I’m sorry for your loss, but living to 96 is huge.

I bet it brought your mom a lot of peace knowing you were just in the next room at such a difficult time.

Unfortunately this is something we all have to go through. I respect your strength and your presence of mind to reach out for human interaction, understanding, and love.

It’s at times like these that our ability to empathize with our fellow humans can make a big difference in both the processing and healing from grief.

It’s also a reminder that we aren’t like the soulless black hats we’ve suffered under for years.

Sending positive, healing vibes your way.

[–] • 8 pts

Sorry for your loss. The older we get the harder it becomes when you see people you love passing away.

Make every second count

[–] • 6 pts

As someone who lost their mother young, take solace in the quality times you had with her.

Sorry for your loss .

[–] • 5 pts

96 is quite an achievement. My neighbor turned 96 this month, she's the oldest person I've ever known.

Sincere condolences on your loss. She suffers no more. Yes, we all have to go through it if we live long enough. I watched each of my dear parents pass, it was the toughest thing I've ever had to endure. I still miss them every day. Focus on the living and your own happiness in this realm, that is in essence what they wanted for you, to continue on and live your best life.

[–] • 3 pts

Long life. Much longer than most. Hope you have many fond memories and something in the form of a keepsake to remember her by.

[–] • 2 pts

96?! Wow! She had to be tough! Amazing she was a little one going through the Woodraow Wilson era... The Roaring 20's! Than the aftermath!! My Mom was just a couple years younger, what an amazing time they grew up in... They learned many things in their younger years that carried them through their entire life! The Great Depression was no joke! So sorry for you losing your Mom! May God bless her soul, may She rest in peace now for all eternity... And May God welcome her back Home with open Arms.. Saying Job Well Done! And may God Bless You to find peace and comfort, knowing she's in God's Kingdom, as it should be. :)

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Thank you so much. Mom was a welder on P47's during the war years...she new how to work hard and she survived. God is good.

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Sorry for your loss pal. You'll see her again on the 'other side'.

[–] • 2 pts

Sorry to hear that. It always helps to remember that it is much better that she’s now in peace and with her creator than in this world filled with pain. And you two will undoubtedly reunite sometime in the future. She’s in good hands

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Sorry, It especially tough to lose a parent, lucky you had her as long as you did

[–] • 1 pt

> 96 wowza. Sorry for the loss.

[–] • 1 pt

My mom was 94, and died a year ago before I got her into home hospice. A year later, a shed a tear every single day over one memory or another. It took us 65 years to resolve some serious issues. The last five years were the greatest gift of my life. I wish it could have been like that the entire lifetime.

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