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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
It's never easy going through end of life for all involved . Be supportive and listen . Do what you can . And realize there is no right or wrong way to grieve but it's a process everyone has to go through .
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Very well put.
In 2002, I lost my first wife after a 2 yr cancer battle. They initially thought they had it but, it came back and took off. One morning on the way to one of her chemo treatments, she told me get off the next exit and make a u turn and head back home. Said she was done. Wasn't doing it anymore. Knew she was dying and just wanted to go on her own terms. Of course myself and the kids were furious, but there was no arguing with her. My daughter wouldn't have it. Told her she was being selfish, etc, etc...
After a day of my head spinning, I realized she was right. It was her decision to make. Nobody else's. A week and a half later she passed away at home, where she wanted.
Then for the next month, I sat with my brother everyday while he went through the same thing. On his terms, how he wanted. Lost him 5 weeks later.
Hang in there Marty.
My thoughts go out to you and your family.
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