Must add my condolences to you, Lucky. I lost my Mom in February (very sudden and aggressive cancer- she was only 63), and I’m still having a pretty rough time dealing. I’m seeing a therapist, trying to get enough sleep and not drink too much, taking vitamins and exercising, but I still have very bad days where the loss and emptiness and anger and guilt are overwhelming. My birthday last month was unexpectedly difficult, and I know Mother’s Day is going to be much, much more so. Haven’t quite figured out what to do about that.
Seems like there are reminders everywhere. Went to a garage sale today (favorite hobby of mine), and it was full of just the kind of things she would have loved. Almost broke down right there.
I recently found a bereavement support group in my area, offered by Hospice. Perhaps you could look for one in your area.
Thanks to all of you for your condolences/good wishes. I am taking care of myself and my daughter as much as I can. The Princess was very close to her grandmother, and it has hit her pretty hard. I am with her constantly, in case she needs hugs or just to talk.
Don’t worry about me getting enough sleep - I feel tired as all hell lately, so plenty of naps along with the usual 8 hours. It might be my depression acting up, though. I am taking Prozac, and it seems to help. Also vitamins - however, everyone has been dropping by with all kinds of food, which is not the healthiest, but I’m also trying to get in at least half an hour of walking per day.
Right now I need to get ready to go to my mother’s viewing, and I really don’t want to go, but I feel I will regret it if I don’t. It’s one of the events of life that one desperately wants to avoid, but can’t. 
Thank you for the great tribute. You do your mom proud.
I’ve found that viewings are strangely comforting, Lucky 13. It’s nice to be able to talk to them and tell them how loved they are. I like to slip a letter in that has all that they mean to me in it.
Hope you find it a better experience than you expect.
Hugs for you. It’s never easy.
I’m very sorry to hear about this. Losing a parent is never easy and it is so hard when it comes suddenly like this. It sounds like she was a great mom. I hope you can take comfort in thinking about the years you had with her.
I’m so sorry for your loss and your family’s grief. I lost my mom at 49, I was only 24 and my little girl had a hard time with it too, but you have good memories, something very precious. I have paid tribute by always trying to be as good a person as my mama thought I was.
I think I’ll go give my mom a hug.
I’m so sorry Lucky 13.
Lucky, my condolences to you and your loved ones. You were indeed lucky to have such a wonderful, nurturing mom, and she was lucky to have such a loving daughter. Take good care of yourself and your daughter.
Lots of hugs to you. Please take care of yourself. I lost my husband recently, less than a month ago. I will keep it short…mostly things that others have already said: sleep, eat something every few hours, drink lots of water or wine (I can’t since I am breast feeding), sleep some more, journal if you can, and cry.