I am back from vacation.
I did not go to some exotic resort or any place fun.
Within less than a week I lost 3 family members who were dear to me.
My husband's younger brother died. He had been ill for a long time. He was the last of the siblings in the family.
He was as much a brother to me as my brothers with whom I shared parents. He left his wife, seven children, and a number of grandchildren.
Then a niece's husband suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. He was a registered nurse and highly admired by many people.
The doctors told my niece immediately that they did not expect him to live. Modern medicine helped him live in a coma for a short time. My niece, her children, and grandchildren are devastated.
The only cousin I had who was my age died. She had a few medical problems as we do as we age. Left behind is her husband who is not well and a house full of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
I needed that time to deal with the knowledge they are gone. I am not looking for sympathy here. Our lives move on. I just wanted to let you know why I was gone. I am back now.
I'm so sorry to hear this. So much loss to process.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to comprehend death at any time. When there are so many at once a person needs to step back to grieve.
DeleteI hear you—so much has happened.
ReplyDeleteToo much at once.
DeleteIt’s sad how we loose our loved ones suddenly dear Emma
ReplyDeleteI fully agree that seeing it happening around us all the time have made us realise that no one can escape the reality and we learn to accept move on and this is pattern of life by nature
I hope you feel better with time my friend 🙏♥️
Thank you dear friend. At my age I have seen many deaths to loved ones. I have never had it happen with so many in such a close amount of time. I am better.
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