My generation (I'm 37) has entered a difficult phase of life, the one where our parents begin passing away. Sure, people die at all ages, but our folks are in/have passed their late 60s, which is more common. My friend Judi's mother, Marilyn, passed away Sunday morning. They learned Wednesday the cancer had spread to her lungs and gave her 6 months at best. Turns out they weren't close as she didn't make it 6 days. On the bright side she didn't spend the next 6 months suffering, she passed in her sleep, and her condition had deteriorated noticeably enough that the family all had a chance to make their peace with her. I guess that's the best you can hope for. Unfortunately she's no stranger to mourning after burying her husband 4 years ago or so, but I don't think the experience will make this any easier. Lean on your family and friends Jude, that's what we're here for. We'll do anything we can to help you. My deepest condolences...
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