Metaldude...one thing for sure, if you live long enough YOU will become the senior generation in the family. I lost my Dad in 05, Mom in 14, and my FIL this year. The last two, my wife and I acted as hospice caregivers. Her Mom is now staying with us and her memory is not as sharp as it was a couple years ago. Caring for them is more difficult than children because they know what they have lost, whereas a child has yet to learn what can be done. Being there to help is both difficult, and rewarding. In my case, it felt like a chance to pay back for all they did for me over the years. Keep your head up and remember the this place is almost as effective as real therapy. At the very least we won't allow you to get an inflated sense of self worth.
That's tough man. Please keep your head up and keep all the good times fresh in your heart and mind. May your mom rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss Ritchie. I was by my wife’s side as she lost her mom and I am so scared for the day I’ll have to handle it myself.
Lost mine a few years ago, still miss her every day. Sorry for your loss, take some “me” time when you can.
Sorry for your loss. Sounds as though you're staying very strong thru all of this. I have lost both my parents w/in the last 10 years. Stay strong brother
So sorry for your loss. I'm going to disagree with you...as the patriarch, it is ok to show your emotions. It's healthy and normal. Those that look up to you for guidance will realize that it is also ok for them to show emotions.
Sorry man. My condolences. I’m there too. Lost my only sibling and brother 5 yrs ago. Heart attack. Dad died at 86 in my arms 4 yrs ago. Just him and I late one night at the rest home. Alzheimer’s took him a couple yrs before that unfortunately. Watched him take that last 50 second long of no breathing then one last big gasp for air. That was hard. Mom is 83 with congestive heart failure, pacemaker, etc. Won’t be long now.. I’ll be the last then. During all that I lost a beloved, in my mind once in a lifetime dog..to cancer. She also died in my arms. Strangely I cried the most then. RIP for your mom.
Condolences dude I lost Dad last year and still miss him. He was awesome for my entire life (even when I did not even remotely deserve it). Hope you had lots of great memories of your folks.
Sorry to hear. Lost Mom 2 years ago at 59 after having a stroke at 52. It sucks. Big time. 82 sound like a good run, I'm sure you've got many years of good stories and great memories to remember and share.
