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Anchie, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Be gentle with yourself and give yourself as much care as you reasonably can. Grief is exhausting. Your Mom sounds like a wonderful woman. Love to you and your Dad during this time. Xx
I'm glad you managed to see her before she passed. It sounds like the two of you had a very special relationship! You resemble her in that photo too, I believe she still lives on - in you, & your memories of her
Take it slow - take time to focus on yourself, not on what others may think. And if you need to, then grieve - it's better to do so when it hits (if you can) than to bottle it up.
Anchie, i am so sorry to hear this ! I am glad that you were able to see your mom before she passed. I am sure she wanted to tell you that she loved you. You have been lucky to have such a special mom and she was lucky to have you. You and your dad are in my thoughts. Hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss Anchie. I imagine your Mom wanted to tell you she loved you for one last time and that she was happy you were there with her.
Thank you all for your nice words it is very much appreciated.
Day of the funeral was hard but also everything went better than I thought. I saw many familiar faces, some I haven’t seen in years. I reconnected with old friends and relatives. And a few friends traveled hours to be there for me that I didn’t expect.
We had a glorious sunny weather last few days but day of the funeral was gloomy and overcast, and heavy rain started just when she was put to rest that seemed so appropriate.
We had a mass in cemetery chapel afterwards even though I am not religious but my mom was. And after that we went to a restaurant with about 25 of closest relatives and friends for lunch. This was a comforting and heartfelt occasion. We made promises to see each other more often and not to wait for another funeral. My outfit was of course non issue.
I am now back in Vienna and wishing us all better and happier year than the last was.
It is so hard to lose a mother. What you wrote about her is such a loving tribute. It sounds like you gave her a beautiful funeral and that it was a time of comfort for you all. Wishing you peace at this time.
