My best friend passed away this week

[debilorrah]

My best friend has been very ill and struggling for a number of years. She's been in hospice care at home for the past 4 months and passed away this week. I'm still kind of in a fog. Her son has come from across the country to stay with me for a week so that we can do what has to be done for arrangements, dismantle her apartment, etc.

I have been caring for her for many hours each day, going there after work to help her, as she only had one local family member to assist with her care. I didn't realize how tired I was until now. I'm relieved that her suffering is over, but I feel so sad. She had a very hard life and a difficult, miserable dying process. It doesn't seem fair.

It never will seem fair. I give you a big fat hug for being such a good a true friend. I am caregiver for the love of my life and it is hard to say the least. I am currently witnessing the dying process and not really happy about it either. What I CAN tell you, is the time really does heal all wounds. Over time, you may find some understanding about your part in her care and derive comfort from it.

 

[redhen]

So sorry..

 

[dewey]

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[MisterCoq]

I'm so sorry. Prayers for you and incense for the deceased. It was the 1st anniversary of a loved one's death a few days ago, so I know how you feel.