The older I get the harder it becomes in dealing with the death of friends and family members. I have to experience the loss of my parents, and my wife's mother and seven good friends, it never gets any easier.
I am not afraid of dying, that part doesn't scare me, it is when my time is up I want out fast. It is a real toll on the people you love to have to watch you suffer and die in a lot of cases and that is the part that I would hate to leave people with.
My youngest daughter who is 10, has a good friend that is battling with an inoperable brain tumor and we dread answering the phone when caller ID show's it is her friends mother. We love these people and the little girl like family, don't get me wrong, we dread knowing that one of these days it will be the call that she has died and that is going to be very tough on everyone and it will be the first time my girl will have lost someone important in her life.
I am sorry for the loss you have experienced. It is a harsh reality that we all face. It is especially hard when we grieve as our children grieve. I hope that this young lady will have many peace filled days and wonderful time with family. I pray that your daughter will enjoy every moment and make some great memories to hold on to.
Thanks man. It is really a rough time for my girl, nearly not as rough though for her friend and her family.
I agree. They will experience grief (and maybe have already started). You daughter will as well. Keep supporting her as she works through this for the first time.