Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

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Re: Death

Author:	Donald W. Larson
Posted:	9/11/2000; 5:21:32 PM
Topic:	fork
Msg #:	21209 (In response to 21208)
Prev/Next:	21208 / 21210

Dave,

My father died from a stroke before the family's eyes back in 1955. I was five years old at the time. Not only didn't I understand what was happening to him, I didn't have a chance to say goodbye. Much of that recollection is still vivid in my mind today.

My mother just passed away in January at age 83. I had a lot of time in the years before her death to talk to her, hold her, and express my love for her.

I can't say which way of losing a parent is better. Both are painful for the loss.

Bill Moyer's KPBS documentary explored many of the feelings I felt. I think there are many people who watched and are reflecting upon the show today and shall occasionally do so in the future.

Thanks for listening too.

Don

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