Post by compassrose on Oct 11, 2016 13:26:00 GMT -5
I cannot even imagine how hard this for you. You are brave and lovely, and I'm sure those letters will mean the world to your children if they end up reading them (I hope they never have to).
I think it's a wonderful thing you are doing. I know it has to be so incredibly hard. Hopefully they just end up a box of letters sitting somewhere because you'll be there to tell them in person. That's my prayer for you, His.
Not to make this about me - DH's dad passed away a couple years ago from cancer. He and stepMIL were so focused on getting the miracle cure that he really failed to plan a lot of things and in a lot of ways that really left everyone, especially DH and SIL, in a really tough spot.
Your post brought tears to my eyes for many reasons. Prayers and comfort for you and your family!
Oh, V. It breaks my heart that you have to do this and that you are hurting. These letters will be cherished always, no matter when they are received. You are constantly in my thoughts and I am hoping the best for you always.
As someone who lost their mother too early, this is wonderful. My mother lived 8 months from diagnosis to death and until the last week she was alive, she believed she could beat it. That spirit kept her alive for a long time but I also think it kept her from ever writing us goodbye notes. I really wish she had, it would be wonderful to have something to read from her now. I don't think she could have brought herself to write them, but I know your children will be happy that you did.
((((hugs)))) You're doing a wonderful thing, and I admire your strength. Your kids will cherish the letters, although I hope they don't need them for a long, long time.
Post by textbookcase on Oct 11, 2016 15:07:31 GMT -5
So much love, V. That must have been incredibly hard, but you are so amazingly strong and graceful. I hope the letters won't been needed for many years to come, but I know they will bring such comfort to your children when they read them. I admire you so. I pray for you every night. <3
Post by hungrycaterpillar on Oct 11, 2016 18:12:17 GMT -5
It's wonderful you are doing this. I can't imagine how hard it must be. I would give anything to have just one note from my grandmother.
Another thing I would give my left foot for is recipes. Write down all your special ones that your granddaughter will want to know how to cook when she gets older. I pray every day that you will be able to tell her in person.