I know Dad and Mom are once again together, after being apart for almost 30 years. Mom had fought cancer for 9 years and passed in 1986 at age 47.
I do feel joy for them ... and relief that Dad is whole and healthy and young in Heaven now. But the ache within me is deep and seems it will be here forever.
I got so much support here during the challenging time I was caring for my dad ... now I desperately need a different kind of support ...
I am so sorry for your loss. Just a day at a time.
Yesterday was the first birthday I've celebrated without my Dad. I took out the birthday card he gave me last year. His handwriting was just starting to reflect the effects of his illnesses, but the message inside is timeless and reading it warms my heart.
nikkistar33, I'm sorry to hear what you are going through with your mother in law. I know that vigil and the toll it takes on everyone involved. I'm sending you support. Please post back how you are doing.