We are all going to die at some point in our life. We may dread it, not think about it, but it doesn't change the fact that we are all going to die. I haven't yet experienced having someone significant in my life pass away. But for the past 6 months, my mom has been in a hospital. She has had poor health as long as I can remember. Many times we have been called to come say our good-byes, only for her to miraculously recover. This time is different. She has been moved to hospice and the time has now come to say our final farewells. I had the opportunity of visiting with my mom yesterday while my dad ran some errands for a few hours. She was able to communicate with me. She asked for my dad every few minutes. She doesn't want to be without him, and he doesn't want to be without her. When my dad returned, this was their reunion. My mom said, "There you are!" My dad said, "I love your smile!" And then he kissed her on the forehead. In her weakened condition, she has often been agitated, angry and unkind to him, but my dad understands. He shows her love, patience and kindness, always. How often are we treated poorly by people who are in a "weakened condition" and instead of showing love and kindness, we retaliate? My dad has been an example of someone who, in all situations in life, shows love.
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