Ah man. I wrote my mothers, too.
You're gonna hear a buncha things.. My condolences, or I'm sorry for your loss, that's a real popular one. Smile and nod. They don't know what to say, so they say what they think they're supposed to. But I'll tell you from experience, Steve, it does get easier.
I heard 'em!
Sorry for the time lapse response man, life has been uhm, I don't actually have a word that can sum it up to be honest, it has not felt like my life though.
Wishing you and yours all the very best for a shiny new year from me and mine. 🙂