It felt like we had been cast in a movie; the scene the Intensive Care Unit, the patient a frail almost-91-year-old man, my father-in-law Leroy Hogeland. John (my husband), his two sisters, their spouses, and children stood on three sides of the bed holding his hand, stroking his arm, telling him they loved him. Leroy lay in the center, mumble-whispering words of wisdom as his kids leaned in closer to hear. This is as good as it gets, I thought to myself, the kind of death many of us wish for: to be old, surrounded by family, and not in pain.
Beginnings endings and transitions . I found your story very touching. I was involved in North Dakota selling my mother and her two deceased sisters land. My mother had three children. Her sisters had 3 and 1 apiece. Nightmare!
Beth, thank you for sharing the poignant ending of your father-in-law’s life. Condolences to John and the family.
What a beautiful and honest piece, Beth. My condolences to you and John. Leroy's legacy is certainly living on.
Beginnings endings and transitions . I found your story very touching. I was involved in North Dakota selling my mother and her two deceased sisters land. My mother had three children. Her sisters had 3 and 1 apiece. Nightmare!