5 Things I Learned From Helping My Dad Die

[PasadenaTrudy]

A beautifully written piece. Made me choke up a bit, I resonated with it so much...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/noah-michelson/5-things-i-learned-from-helping-my-dad-die_b_4936843.html

[NYC_SKP]

1. I'm glad you posted this.

I kinda wish I'd have had a chance to read it early last year.

Dad went in February, mom chose to cross over in May.

[PasadenaTrudy]

2. I'm so sorry...

I'm missing my dad, mom, and only sister. I have a brother left. Dad died in '87, mom and sis in 2010 just two months apart. I still feel so broken. I know we must just live in the moment, but it is so hard sometimes...

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. Thanks for posting

I lost Gramma (Dad's Mom) and my Mom last year, and helped both of them pass over. Hated every minute of it, but I'm so glad I could be there for them.

My advice to anyone is to contact Hospice as soon as possible. They helped with Gram and taught me so much that I was able to teach and support the rest of the family when Mom passed just a few months later.

[PasadenaTrudy]

4. Yes

I had hospice for all three. A good friend of mine is now on hospice, too. I'm so sorry for your losses. Wishing you good health and strength.