I Just dont think I can do this!

I think that that is a personal choice. Try to make him understand or call out sick, which ever you feel that you can do.

Duty is duty! Did your mother fulfilled her responsibilities in life(I mean upto a certain extent.)? If your answer is yes then you should be happy for your mom. She is now in an eternal rest. Everybody has to die one day, this is world's biggest truth. You should move ahead in life. Grieving for you mother for such a long time would be painful to your mom's soul. Even if you don't get a day off, don't worry. Just keep the feelings for your mother intact. She should be in your heart everyday not like a painful thorn but like incense of flowers. Never ever mix your feelings with your job! Its fatal. Distribute sweets in your office in memory of your mother. This would ease you off!!

so you cant get the day off? did you explain the situation to the person? i am sure if they have a heart, they will let you have the day off! hopefully they will understand!

That is definately tough - I can relate somewhat to what you are saying having a mother who also passed away. Everyone's grieving periods are different, and I'm sorry if your boss is being insensitive to your emotional needs. I don't think its "wrong" for you to not want to work that day, but a job is a job, and so the boss gets the final say. It may be really hard, but since it's a new job it's time to get time off - especially in this economy, and the fact that you have a job is a blessing. My husband was laid off last year and after 90 days found another job, praise God. I hope that your boss will reconsider, but if you end up having to work, I will be praying you are comforted.