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I Have A Hard Time Accepting The Death Of My Loved One

I thought myself very blessed. When I was growing up I thought that if my parents were alive when I was fifty, I'd consider myself lucky. Both my parents were more of less healthy all the time. My grandmothers both lived well into their 90's. I say this to show longevity does exist in my family. That being the case...........
My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 83. So sad. I hate this horrible disease. He was alway happy and outgoing. Everyone loved him, especially your family and extended family. Within 3 years or so he didn't recognize anyone He eventually declined, as anyone with this does, to the point that I don't want to discuss. He died last June in hospice (they were absolutely wonderful! Angels all) at the age of 89.
My mom smoked. OK, that eventually killed her: Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Renal Failure, etc. She passed away about six months later at the age of almost 88.
Losing both parents within 6 six months of each other was devastating. We lost dad twice, once to disease the second time when he died. Mom was lucid up until 3 days before she died. God answered my prayers tho in that she did not suffer long and that i was there with her when she died at 4:46 AM. I was also with my dad as was my sister when he drew his last breath.
I firmly believe that are in a better place, with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the host of heaven. I will see them again.
newgirl · 56-60, F
My parents died in their 70's, first my mom and then my dad six months later. He was miserable for those six months without her. It really is devastating, no other way to describe it.
Steverick · 61-69, M
My mom too. When dad left her to go to skilled care because of his Dementia, that really was the beginning of the end. After dad died she went downhill. It was a matter of time but still was a shocker......miss her terribly.
newgirl · 56-60, F
It doesn't matter how long a life they had, we always wish we had more time with our parents.

 
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