As our parents age they are continually faced with learning to deal with the loss of loved ones.

With my sister out of town this week I have thought about what it would be like if she was no longer around. Very morbid thought, but I had it!

I was reminded of my mom who was from a family of 9 children. She had 4 sisters and 4 brothers, and when she died she had witnessed the death of 3 of those sisters and 3 brothers. [Frown]

Looking back I realize now that I should have been more sympathetic during her losses. I tended to want her to get over things quickly so I didn't have to watch her suffer. How selfish of me! [Mad]

[ July 28, 2003, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Dotsie ]