I have a question that cropped up today in my life that I wanted to posit here. I asked My Darling Wife, which is better, do die quickly and unexpectedly after living a full life or having something that is slow, so that people can get used to the idea they are dying and mentally prepare themselves? She told me that "it depended on whose viewpoint you were looking from. For the family having the opportunity to mentally prepare for the event is easier. For your dad though, he went just the way he wanted too. Riding a horse, roping cattle, and quickly. No lingering pain and suffering."
I know she's right but the suddenness of the thing is really hard. I was in no way mentally prepared for his passing away. I don't know how much I will be here for a while. A lot to do.
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I'm sorry for your loss.
Both my father and my father-in-law dwindled over a number of months. My father in particular had a hard time with the loss of physical and mental capacity.
On the other hand, knowing that his time with us was limited, I got up the nerve to talk over some painful episodes from the past, and felt like there was nothing left unsaid when he died.
Again, my condolences.
Don't think about anything but you family, we out here will survive.
God be with you and yours.
Mike D.
Milford OH
Mike & Rachel
Martha
I know I have always wanted to go with my boots on, but my dad puts on a pair every day and now I realize what this means on the other side of the coin.
My father died suddenly, but my mom had a long illness, one wasn't easier than the other.