So sorry for your loss, Sal. The photos are beautiful and capture so much. Wishing you and your family comfort and peace. It is a lot all at once; take good care.

Thanks everyone. I have come down with a head cold and am exhausted today.

Your kind words and prayers are much appreciated. Thank you!!

I am very sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort and blessings in the beautiful memories. She will always be with you. So sorry for your Dad as well, so hard for him.

I am so sorry, Sal. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm sorry for your loss. So many changes in such a short period sounds very stressful for your poor dad (and yourself as well).

So sorry to hear , Sally.

Thanks. We all have been grieving over the sale of the farm and the home where we grew up - this was a challenge over the last six months.

I do regret that many of the recent conversations with Mum were about reducing her books, or lasagne dishes, or glasses as they moved to a smaller place. We spent lots of time together but it was stressful at times. They had decided to move so we had no choice but it seems wrong in retrospect.

My condolences on the loss of your mother. When I think about my last words to my mother I suppose I could wish for more poetry, but I have to laugh because they were so true to our relationship. You did your best under very stressful circumstances for all your family. Remembering everything about my relationship with my mother and father is a continuing balm. I hope it will be for you too. Take good care of yourself.

I'm sorry for your loss Sal. The photos attest to a life well lived and full of love. Warmest thoughts.

Condolences on the loss of your mother, Sal. Your parents looks so happy in their pictures. Please keep us up to date with how your dad is getting on in his new home.

So sorry to hearyour sad news Sal,thinking of you and your family at this time.

So sorry to hear of your loss. You sound like a wonderful daughter. I am glad you spent a lot of time with them even though it was dealing with the mundane.

Oh Sally I’ve only just seen this and I’m crying. What a big year for you all. One knowledge that will sustain you is that you did the very best you could for Mum, at least that was my experience with Dad. You needed to talk about the lasagne dishes at the time! And such beautiful photos, and so good that you have the March celebrations to remember x

Sal, I am so sorry for your loss. May memory of your mother be a blessing. .

I’m very sorry for your loss, Sally. My condolences to you and your family.

So sorry, Sal. I can’t Imagine your and your father’s stress right now. I hope the retirement village works out. Encourage him to take part in any activities offered. I hope that you are feeling better.

I was so sorry to read about your mother. She sounds like an amazing woman. I'm sure she really appreciated your help with the move. Losing a loved home is a huge loss, too. Your dad will need your support, now.

Thanks again for the heartwarming support from the forum. I know many of you have been in the same or a similar situation. Big virtual hug to you all.

Sal, we’re never never too old to stop needing our moms in one way or another. It is a blessing that you had her for so long.

You are in my thoughts.

I’m so sorry to hear this, Sal. You’re in my thoughts.

I'm glad you shared the pics of your mom Sal - she looked like a very happy person. My condolences to you and your family for your loss.

Such lovely photos and Sal I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss, Sal. Thank you for sharing photos and memories with us. Sending big virtual hugs to you and your family xx

Sal, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. It seems like you have some beautiful memories that will keep her spirit alive in your family. Sending so much love at this time, and reminding you to take good care of yourself whilst taking care of your dad and others too. xoxox

Sal, sending condolences. So sad to hear how your Mom suffered, but admire her pluck and great attitude through chronic pain. Thank you for sharing all, including the great photos.
Interesting to hear your thoughts, relative to our group conversation about aging parents. Patience really is a virtue, and something to be practiced. I would have had the same exact arguments about lasagna dishes!
I am thinking that it is a small gift for your Dad, maybe to be appreciated later, that the move was done before instead of after this terrible loss.

Sal, sorry to be late to this. I am sure the loss is still so very raw. This is a beautiful tribute to your Mum, the love shines through the photos too.

Thanks to all that have commented and messaged. We are doing okay. Dad has just been on a road trip to see friends and family- I think reality will set in now he is back.