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In reply to the discussion: My mom and dad passed away on Nov. 8 and Nov. 11, 2013. [View all]flamingdem
(39,319 posts)72. Thanks for sharing this
My parents are both still alive but pushing 90, and I don't know how to prepare.
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I love your last sentence. 'We are all brothers and sisters passing briefly through this world'.
sabrina 1
Feb 2014
#23
True. Becoming an Orphan is difficult. Losing parents so close together makes that change
bluestate10
Feb 2014
#107
Life will be tough. But think about the good things your parents stood for. You will
bluestate10
Feb 2014
#109
I know it's hard as hell, Sarah, but please hang in there dear. I lost my mother
ChisolmTrailDem
Feb 2014
#22
Talking about it, and getting caring and loving support, helps tremendously.
ChisolmTrailDem
Feb 2014
#33
That is so sad, to lose both parents so close to one another. I'm not sure how anyone can
sabrina 1
Feb 2014
#25
its the worst fraternity. my parents died ten months apart several years ago and I am still
roguevalley
Feb 2014
#28
Ah, Sarah, I am so sorry. It's going to take a long, long time to get past it...
freshwest
Feb 2014
#37
I lost my parents exactly 6 weeks apart, so I know what you are going through.
Frustratedlady
Feb 2014
#77
{{{Sarah Ibarruri}}} I'm very sorry for the recent loss of your cherished parents.
WinkyDink
Feb 2014
#82
I too have been in that sad place but take heart, the hurt fades and the love remains.as I sit here
Drew Richards
Feb 2014
#86
My mother died in September 1965 when I was 20, my father 9 months later in 1966 when I was 21.
Jackpine Radical
Feb 2014
#99