OT My Mother Passed Away

I am so sorry for your loss---and well she wasn't alone---she knew you were there trying. I fully believe that!   Hugs!

My step-father (who I considered a father) died while I was at work---I was in a huge meeting I had just finished  giving my speech to a group that traveled in....I remember the secretary walking in the door and asking for me to step out.  I knew he died he had been on hospice,.  I politely gathered my things from the meeting room and departed.  To this day those people never knew I had a death---but it was so very hard to remain calm and level headed.  If some idiot was hassling me about a rental car I probably would have laid out more then the f-bomb.  Keep it all in perspective- you had a rough day and anyone who witness clearly had to know that you were dealing with a serious situation. 

I am so sorry, that asshole needs to lose his job no matter what, I understand policy but sometimes it has to be done. Definately writing letters of complaint is in order.

I too lost my mother in 2004, she was 49 and the reason I had WLS. I still miss her but over time it does tend to get easier. My prayers are with your whole family. As far as meals go, can you get to a grocery store and pick up some cheese sticks or cottage cheese in the ready to eat containeers, may be a way to hold you over.

I'm so very sorry, Tazz!  i'm also an orphan now!  i lost my mom in 2006 and my dad in 2009!  its a strange feeling to know they're both gone!  i told hubby that even though i have a big family and many, many friends....i've never felt so alone in my life than when i felt the loss of both parents!  praying you'll find comfort in the midst of your grief!!

blessing and warm wishes coming your way!!

 So sorry for your loss.  Losing a parent is never easy and it is so unfortunate you had such a hard time trying to reach her.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Beverly

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Please take care of yourself and know that you are being thought about.  I hope you get to see your mom's boyfriend while you are there.
Linda

I'm so sorry for your loss and for the way that jerk treated you.  I would definitely write a complaint letter to the company.  Be safe on the trip home. 

Condolences on both losing your mother, and in having to deal with such trying cir****tances.

~~Dee

ITA that she was not alone!  She knows that you tried and maybe she didn't want you to see that.  I am so sorry!  I hope your pain gets easier each day!

 Sorry for your loss. Everyone has said it already, but I'll try too. You will never get over the loss, but you will heal and get better. I volunteer at a local hospice. The one thing I take away is that we never die alone. There is a pull from a spiritual side that takes a person over. I don't mean religion, just a sense of peace.

So sorry for your loss. Your mom knew you cared about her and IMO, it's all the years of loving her before she died that you're remembered for, not the last hour of her life. She knew you cared and knew you'd have been there if you could have. Don't feel badly that you didn't make it in time, you would have if you could have.

And the rental guy - maybe I'd complain to his supervisor saying he could have been more compassionate. He would have lost his job if he had rented to you.  In that case, I wouldn't have rented to you.  I know from your perspective he was not compassionate or helpful, but you could have been anyone that had stolen a credit card and then went ballistic on him for not renting to you without proper i.d. to go with the card. That's more a company policy issue and in place for good reason. But I would sure not hesitate to call his supervisor and visit with him or her about this guy's attitude.

Eat your protein, get your drinks in and try to do some exercising with your daughter while you're there.