My heart is breaking...

Dad died early Thursday morning and I've been running full tilt since then. I will miss him dearly, but am glad that he didn't suffer terribly. I checked on him about midnight before I turned in for the night and he was holding my mother-in-laws hand while they both slept peacefully. My mother-in-law called to me because he was askew on the bed to help straighten him out... he often slept diagonally across the bed, but when I reached for his hand it had the chill of death. I checked for a pulse and respiration, but found neither. I called my husband and son to help comfort my mother-in-law while I called hospice and family. 

My sister-in-law has been making the funeral arrangements and the services will be next Wednesday... That seems like such a long time away. In my faith, people are always put to rest in 3 days or less, so a week seems like an incredibly long time to me... 

I am struggling. Not just with the loss of my father-in-law, but with how to best care for my mother-in-law and for me as well... I'm not sure if these things are mutually exclusive or not. 

I am praying for wisdom and guidance as we move through this new phase of our family life. 

Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss.  I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Thank you.

I am so very sorry for your lose.  You all will be in my prayers.

Thank you.

Hi Barb,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ben.

Syd

You and Ben are in my thoughts during such a difficult time.
I love you Barb.
                                            Annie

Thank you

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  I know you will get through this and come out stronger on the other side.

Barbara,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

Judy