I love your perspective on life and death and I agree. One of my nephews died instantly in a car accident at age 24. The 3 closest friends I’ve ever had have all died from various types of cancer. One of them was the primary caregiver for her parents who were well into their 90s at the time and lived several more years after my friend died. I’ve learned from these experiences not only why we need to live each day as if it could be our last, but also that it’s possible to face death with grace, courage, and dignity.
Since my original post here, my husband has had 3 chemo treatments that really knocked him down because he was already very sick before starting. Now he is talking more about quality of life and plans to begin a much less aggressive chemo regimen next week.
He still doesn’t talk much about his own mortality, but I think he is reflecting on it more than before. I really appreciate having a forum like this to share what’s on my heart and mind with people who truly understand.
You are brave, wise, and very generous. Thank you.