Thanks my friends.

Edelweiss, absolutely - my Dad was not happy this last year without my Mom. After 63 years, you are just hardwired, you know?

As it was, about a week before Dad died, I was able to spend about 4 full days at his bedside, chatting (he mumbled), reading to him, rubbing his feet and shoulders, holding his had, feeding him - he was in no pain, just sort of fading - and asking about Mom every now and then!

This experience was so sweet - being with him and caring for him those days - and I wouldn't trade them for anything. It has brought me a great deal of peace about his passing, and yes, I am glad for him not to have to be around without Mom anymore.

Warmly,
Lani