It's been such a rough time for you, amro. I hope you can breathe out, and that your dad has other support as well.

I'm glad you dad has Henry to be a bright spot in his life. Love and hugs to you all.

Sending hugs and warm thoughts to you and your dad.

All the love in the world, amro. I have kept you in my thoughts during this difficult time. I am so glad that Henry can bring joy to you and your loved ones, it is great to have something beautiful in the midst of pain and sorrow.

I'd like to offer my condolences to you. My mother just passed away in March, having lived for 21 years after my father passed. If I have any advice for you at all, it is just to be there for him. Let him know that he will not be left out of things. If you can, get him involved in the community . Either helping out a charity, joining a club or society at your community centre, or starting an exercise or social activity program. It will keep him healthy and hopefully keep his mind off his sadness. It can be tough, but you just have to be patient and be there to give him a hug from time to time.

Make time to take care of yourself too. I know what you're going through. Pamper yourself a little to take the stress off.

*hugs*

Thinking of you.
You should be really proud of yourself for how awesomely you have handled everything.

When you get a nice stretch of time when you can not be worrying about other people, feel free to totally lose it for a while. It's easier to keep things together when you get a break once in a while.
I think of that bit in Broadcast News where Holly Hunter just takes a moment to sob her head off daily. Kinda like that but a few days or more where you just get to feel things or do nothing or do something, etc.

Processing: it's not like you can really plan for it, but you can try to make room for it.

Should you get a break, I have suggestions.

I am so sorry but I am glad this stage has ended and that it was a peaceful passing. Thinking of you and your dad.

I've been thinking of you so much. You've borne many of life's changes with such grace over the past few years. Many hugs, condolences on your mother's passing, and I am glad, too, that she was safe, loved, and with you until the end.

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. It was so obvious, the great love you and your family shares. You, and your dad, are in my thoughts.

Oh amro I'm so glad to hear from you. Been thinking about you and your family. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mom, and for how difficult the past few years must have been for all of you - such a mix of sorrow for her illness, and joy for your marriage and the birth of your little boy.

Take care of your dad but take care of yourself too - please let the people who love you do things for you. I wish we were neighbors so I could bring dinner over, take Henry to the playground, help your dad out at his place. I know there are people around you who would gladly do all these things and I hope their love brings you comfort.

Thank you so much for letting us know what's going on. We may just be virtual friends, but we love you too.

Hugs and whuffles

I'm sorry for your loss, and I'm glad it was peaceful.

Sending loving thoughts to you and yours. You've handled this with grace. May you find peace.

Oh shoot, I missed all that. (I was in Orlando on business.) Death sucks, especially when people die.

My mom was a bit of a wreck when my dad died. After grieving she got on with things- moved out of the house I grew up in and bought a different one, and (gasp) got a boyfriend. Things are okay now, I suppose, but it was literally a few years before she was able to put a marriage of nearly 40 years behind her. Be good to your dad, but don't suppress his grieving. Better to face it and get past it.

*whuffles* to you and yours.

My deepest condolences, amro. To you and your family.

My condolences amro. You did good. Big hugs to you and yours.

Hugs and whuffles.