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MissMillie

(38,456 posts)
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 09:02 AM Jul 2021

Going through the motions, but it's not just another day. (one year)

As soon as I was conscious of being awake this morning the tears welled up in me. It was one year ago when I was awakened by the call that Mom had passed away.

I knew it was going to hit me hard, but I didn't anticipate the physical symptoms of grief all over again. It's hard to breathe, my muscles are all tense, and breakfast did not stay down.

Family gathering for a private memorial dinner today. It will be nice to have the whole family together--it happens too rarely. I just hope it brings comfort instead of a deeper sense of loss.

She's not here. It hurts.

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Going through the motions, but it's not just another day. (one year) (Original Post) MissMillie Jul 2021 OP
Big hugs to you, Millie! SheltieLover Jul 2021 #1
Huge hug GPV Jul 2021 #2
((MissM)) blm Jul 2021 #3
Hugs and well wishes are coming your way! lark Jul 2021 #4
Deepest condolences. 😢 Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2021 #5

lark

(23,003 posts)
4. Hugs and well wishes are coming your way!
Wed Jul 14, 2021, 10:45 AM
Jul 2021

I hope your dinner is wonderful and you all feel the love and comfort of each other.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,760 posts)
5. Deepest condolences. 😢
Tue Jul 20, 2021, 07:13 AM
Jul 2021

I hope you did find some comfort in the family gathering.

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