kamataca Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I work at a very small school. Not long after Mom was diagnosed, a friend at work found her father had LC as well. He attacked it aggressively, but lost the fight Friday night. I feel for her, and her sisters (who also work with us). They are thankful that he is out of misery, but it has to be so hard. We have been going through this parental LC battle together since last year. I feel so much for them. I couldn't attend the wake today, and can only make it to the funeral tomorrow if I can find a parent to cover my class (unlikely). I can make it to part of it on my prep, though. I hate that my irrational fears for my mom are making me hold back a bit...like death from LC is contagious. I want to stand with them, and I will, but I felt awkward today. I know that right now this isn't about me, or my mom, but about them. I just hate this stuff. I really do. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I feel for you, really do. I learned the hard way that I can't make every viewing or service. Some of them are just too hard. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I understand Kelly, J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Kelly, I'm sure that all of your support and understanding during their battle has shown them how much you care and really do understand. I hope you are able to find a parent to cover for you so you can attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I know how you feel. it all hits real close to home, I know. it's OK. you're a good friend to her, and I am sure she understands your limits - professional, and otherwise. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Kelly, I am so sorry for the loss of your friends father. I'm sure you have been a great source of support and understanding during his illness. I hope you are able to attend the service, but if not, I'm sure your friend will understand. From experience, it's much more important to be there for someone in the days after a service than it is to attend the service. Things seem to get quiet after the service is over and often people don't want to talk about it as they fear they will open wounds that may have closed. It's so wonderful to have someoone to talk with about your loss when things get really quiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Oh, I hear exactly what you're saying, Kelly. I am really sorry about your friend father. I, too, hate this damn %*$@ disease. Sometimes I feel like screaming and saying: NO MORE SADNESS,NO MORE BAD NEWS...ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Blessings, Kelly Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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