Guess people are trying to show they care, when you both really just need some rest. Perhaps be honest with your nearest and dearest and let them know you are having a day of quiet. I'm sure people won't mind once you allay their worries
I know you're right, but it isn't our nearest and dearest...they already know. It's mostly Mom's internet acquaintances who either haven't heard from her in a day or so, or who read the news on Facebook (given out by someone who really should have waited 'til we were done notifying family.)
*sigh*
I finally turned off the phone and we got maybe five hours of sleep just now.
on Aug 20 08:13 AM
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Oh, Eric, I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know that my thoughts are with you and Vicki. (Vicki's mother lived with you guys, didn't she?)
Cynthia
on Aug 20 08:21 AM
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God bless pard.
bob
on Aug 20 09:19 AM
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on Aug 20 11:07 AM
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Condolences.
on Aug 20 12:41 PM
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on Aug 20 12:47 PM
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on Aug 20 12:50 PM
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on Aug 20 12:53 PM
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Sorry to hear that's happened...
Take all the time you need, wishing you all the best
on Aug 20 02:01 PM
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on Aug 20 02:10 PM
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on Aug 20 02:29 PM
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My condolences to you and Vicki
on Aug 20 02:39 PM
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on Aug 20 02:44 PM
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on Aug 20 02:59 PM
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on Aug 20 03:17 PM
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My deepest condolences.
on Aug 20 04:42 PM
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I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for you and Vicki.
on Aug 20 04:52 PM
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on Aug 20 07:20 PM
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My prayers in a difficult time Lee. Condolences
on Aug 20 07:32 PM
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Take as much time in the world.
~hippie
on Aug 21 02:22 AM
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I am so sorry to hear that, Eric.
on Aug 21 03:12 AM
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I'm probably still on hiatus...but neither of us is sleeping tonight or last night, so I thought I'd pop in. Glad I did.
Thank you again. It really does help.
on Aug 21 12:48 PM
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(and we were actually thinking we might finally get some sleep today.)
on Aug 21 03:52 PM
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on Aug 21 08:55 PM
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*sigh*
I finally turned off the phone and we got maybe five hours of sleep just now.