by Marsha L. » Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:24 am
Allison, I also traveled a long trip (not as long as you) to see my mom just before she passed away, and I'll always be grateful I made it there in time for that hug. I'll be thinking of you and your family this week.
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure you're not soliciting advice right now, but if you asked me for any, I'd say try to get as much rest as you can in the next week and don't wear yourself out with trying to do everything for everyone in the coming days. I made some mistakes that week that took a long time to recover from, and some relationships got scruffed up that took a bit of time to repair. Don't sweat the small details, and take care of yourself. That's what mom would want!
Marsha Lynch
LEO columnist, free range cook/food writer/food stylist