Thanks, marton…OH was the only child of an only child, from a family of ethnic Germans who had been enticed to gorgeous farming land in Chechia 500 years ago, only to be sold down the river at the close of WWII. Arrived in West Germany as refugees in late-40s and became smashing successes.
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He has you and that’s what’s important right now.
Whether it’s better this way who knows but they are together and not facing the latter part of their life without the other which in some ways is a comfort.
Losing a parent is never easy but losing both so close together must be doubly hard. My sincere condolences to you both, wishing you strength and courage as you negotiate this tough time for both you and your other half.
I know you need to prioritize him right now but don’t forget to take care of yourself as well, it will hit you hard as well.
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I feel you. My father in law also died at the beginning of the year - on the same day than my father died – 40 years ago. In both cases it was relatively sudden, and much against their will, as they fought for some time. It was very painful to see my inlaw not wanting to go, and even more painful to rememorate my father’s, as he died when I was a young teenager, and resurfaced a lot of sad feelings.
To top it up, in the last 10 days, a very close friend of mine has gone from ‘controlled state’ (she was diagnosed with cancer last year), to, very quickly, having to drive her two days ago, to a hospice. Not happy days.
Carpe diem.
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Tough month - that’s a lot to deal with at the same time. It was tough enough when one of my parents died. I can’t imagine how difficult it is for you both right now, especially your husband.
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I’m really sorry for your losses, bossybaby. Wishing you a lot of strength.
My FIL died of cancer 4 years before I met my husband so I don’t know what is it to have a FIL.
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