re: #424 b_sharp

That would have been a horrible shock. My mother had breast cancer in ‘72 so we knew it could come back. When it did come back, it metastasized quickly so we knew it would be fatal but the three months gave us time to prepare for her death.

re: #425 Mr Pancakes

My mom died the day we attacked Iraq… March 20th 2003.

re: #426 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

That’s the way to go.

I knew she was dying, it was obvious.
It was still physically painful when it happened. I hurt from my neck all the way down to my toes.
And there are still moments I wish I could call her.

FBV - You have some moments with your mom, please cherish them. There was a lot going on at the time my mom was sick - I had a stupid drug-addicted, drug-addled brother to deal with, and during those 14 days, my dad fell and broke his hip and had surgery. It was all very distracting. I wish I’d had some quiet time - if you have it, cherish it.