My father looked forward to his journey when he was dying, but he was worried about the welfare of those of us he was leaving behind. He needed to know that we'd be okay without him.

Now that I'm in a disabled/terminal position, I can understand how my dad felt. I'm thankful my son is no longer a teenager. Still, he's a young adult and there are still times when he needs me. I can't fully rejoice in my upcoming journey until I know my son will be okay without me in his life.