I was main caretaker for my father, was alone in room with him when he passed. Though sometimes I have mixed thoughts, I guess over all I am just so thankful to have been there for him. It was truly a spiritual awakening and I must say was the hardest thing I have EVER had to experience in my life! Have been at bedside of two others, one a cousin in law another a older longtime family friend. It's surely a life changing experience, that's for sure. Though my family did not experience any fighting at this time, I must say that everybody does seem to handle death in their own ways, for all of my family they found it hard to minister care, it was too unbearable for them to see him dying. Though all were doing their part whatever that part was, they were there doing the best they could. It was truly hard for me being the youngest and baby girl a daddy's girl, I found it unbearable to leave him for any period of time. So for us it worked out. Thank Goodness! I must say I suffered and grieved the longest and hardest because of what I experienced. Things I will never share with them, at least not in the near future.
I am just so happy that you got the chance to share with her, even as short as it was. At least you went!
Take Care and Hold On To ALL Your Cherished Memories You've Shared Together!
Bernice
