Yesterday I watched the EMT's haul away my charge for the last 8 months. My father-in-law was diagnosed with liver cancer last week. I have been his caregiver during that time. I mainly kept him from falling when he moved from bed to table to chair to table etc. His wife took care of the more personal details. She, at 88, was getting up several times a night for bed pan duties and I saw it was getting too much for her so it was time for us to let him go to Hospice care. It got to be where I was picking up his entire 145 pounds. At 68 I hope to do some fishing with my son and grandson which is tough to do in traction with an injured back. He does not have long to live. Seeing someone die gives one appreciation for still taking up space on the planet's surface. Your post is appreciated!
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There is hardly ever anything that anyone can say to someone experiencing this first hand. I am glad to have helped in any way. Much love to all of yours. I hope your transitions come with little pain.