10/09/2024
I've learned to value it more than I ever have.
In the blink of an eye, I had to deal with the possibility of my life being challenged. While this was happening, we put our house on the market and relocated to Washington State, within 1 month.
I have spent quite some time helping others prepare for their end but I was not prepared to look at my end in the face.
What did I learn? Practice what I preach. The most important thing EVER is to let the past go. When dealing with the impending death of a loved one or yourself, the water under the bridge changes it's current direction and it's now flowing your way. Don't let it end without letting go and forgiving. Remember, you can't take back what you wished you'd done.
In my book, Watching My Parents Die, I touched on this after my dad passed. Although I eventually forgave my mom, I still wish I would have done some things differently.
Here is a quote from my book;
" Ah, the infamous mortal sin in the Catholic world: su***de. Regardless of age, suffering, terminal status, it was seen as su***de to a Catholic and it was a mortal sin. Did I say that twice? Let’s say it again. Regardless of the reason or condition, to take one’s own life is a mortal sin and there is no heaven for sinners. My mom didn’t understand what Death with Dignity was and asked for an explanation from the nurse. It took three different explanations in three different ways before my mom understood. Neither my dad nor I had a chance to say anything before my mom became angry and told the nurse that this was not an option. Catholics don’t take their own lives, and it was a sin. He could NOT do this, because she wouldn’t see him in heaven, so this was not an option."
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