- Jan 15, 2002
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To make a long story short, my mum in law has had some health problems over the last couple of years and earlier this week had a major stroke. Needless to say, I sent the missus on the next flight out. Since we're overseas, we felt it best that she went alone. Today they decided to take her off of life support as she had always requested to not be on it if it came to life or death. Her last words were "forgive me". God bless my poor wife, she's been handling this way better than I ever could if it was my mother. I don't want to sound heartless, but I didn't think it would affect me this much. We had a bunch of disagreements when the wife and I first got married 9 1/2 years ago, but came to terms over the last couple of years. We made peace, and actually had a good relationship at the end, which I'm thankful for. She had wanted us to go back to the States to visit her, but we couldn't afford it at the time with tickets costing a grand apiece. (wife+3 kids=a whole lotta money), we had been planning to see her in August. At least she won't have to suffer anymore. Rest in peace Evelyn, we love you and will miss you. Of course, now comes the hard part, telling the kids their Grandma is gone. The wife and I decided it would be best if we wait until she comes home in about a week to tell the kids so we can all be together and cry and remember together. It's going to be hard not saying anything and keeping a smiling face until then. Sorry if it seems I'm rambling, but I'm a little drunk and I just need to sound off. Thanks for reading.
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