I remember my mom saying she hated getting old because all her friends were dying. Now I am in the same spot. All of my immediate family has died and most cousins etc. And then my dog, Peanut died about 3 weeks ago and today a friend came over and suggested I put my other dog, "Paco" down because she said he looks like he is in pain. He is 18 and has severe arthritis. I remember years ago a couple people saying that about a dog, Rusty, that I had and then I put him to sleep and felt guilty for keeping him alive for too long.
Anyway, life is loss. But it is also gain. We've just met here right? 
I remember my brother got kind of "Oh well" when he was close to death". He had suffered for a long time. I think it is all just a process.
We are all here for you
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