Everything's OK

Here I am, in California again, visiting my parents.  Being that I work at a BigBox Store and its the Holiday Season, plenty of work, I need to be at work.  But I'm here to see my Dad.  Things aren't good.  He's slowly losing his ability to eat.  Today, nothing stayed down.  He's lost weight since I was here last.  He's on some major pain killers, and his body functions are ... questionable.  It's really a sad thing to see, to be a part of.   He's very dependent on my mom, she does everything for him.

Last night, he couldn't sleep, and sat up in his chair at 2am.  He couldn't let mom have her sleep, had to have her out in the living room with him.  I understand it, but its hard for her to see him fail before her eyes.

Mom seems to think that his lack of sleep needs has to do with anxiety about his situation.  And it made me think, and start this thread.  What would go through a person's mind, knowing what was coming?   Maybe thinking your job isn't done?  That there might be more you need to before its time?  I can't imagine.  I know I'm not ready to be done with living, and I'm not ready for my Dad to be gone either.

Please remember that you can't replace time with your loved ones

so take every opportunity you have!