(((((((((((larry)))))))))))))

I wish for you a peace that's hard to find right now. I hope you're able to find it in your quiet times.

I had a horrendous childhood with a master sergeant marine for a father.

He called when he was dx'ed with lung cancer. I'd not seen him for 14 years. It was, bar none, the most difficult experience of my life. I'd always known he'd call me when he was dying and I'd decided I would be there for him for the good things he was in my life growing up.

He lived 3 hours away and I was spending half the week with him and half the week here taking care of little man. My brothers had nothing to do with him at all...only one went to his funeral.

Please know your limits and take as good care of self as you can right now. I don't feel there are any "rules" that apply to these situations, and that almost anything goes. Emotions can be across the board all within an hour, and the exhaustion...omg...there's none to compare to it.

Just know that you're not alone. So many care and understand.

My father will be gone one year, May 14th (mother's day). I have not one regret. Did I get the "I'm sorry"? No, not in words, but his dancing eyes said so much.

Ok, I'm getting all emotional and don't want to. Just know we care and will be here to support you every step of the way in the ways that we can. PC was my cornerstone during that time.

You're so appreciated and cared for here.

KD