When I was ten years old, the song "Alone Again, Naturally" performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan was released and played often on the radio that summer. One day, I actually listened to the lyrics and heard this verse:
I remember I cried when my father died,
Never wishing to have cried the tears.
And at 65 years old,
My mother, God rest her soul
Couldn't understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start, with a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally.
It suddenly hit me that my parents were going to die one day. I don't recall that thought ever having entered my head before then. I had to go in my room (we were out at the lake) and lie on my bed and have a little cry for the future. I've thought about that day often since then, even more so lately.
My brother came in from Hong Kong today. My sister from BC came in on Monday and my Nova Scotia is still here. All 11 of us kids are here now to be with my Mom for the rest of her life. We're all doing a lot of crying.
I remember I cried when my father died,
Never wishing to have cried the tears.
And at 65 years old,
My mother, God rest her soul
Couldn't understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start, with a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally.
It suddenly hit me that my parents were going to die one day. I don't recall that thought ever having entered my head before then. I had to go in my room (we were out at the lake) and lie on my bed and have a little cry for the future. I've thought about that day often since then, even more so lately.
My brother came in from Hong Kong today. My sister from BC came in on Monday and my Nova Scotia is still here. All 11 of us kids are here now to be with my Mom for the rest of her life. We're all doing a lot of crying.
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katblue:
*hug* I wish I could hold you and give you a hug in real life. You and your family are in my thoughts. *hug* 
colette79:
I know both your mom and dad are very glad that all their children are here with them right now. I think you've been doing a great job being there for both of your parents and the rest of your family.