> that he died recently at age 50 of Hepatitis C (I don't remember > how you contract that).
it doesn't matter. > > > Then I learn that my brother-in-law's uncle (who is Admiral Chester > Nimitz's son; my brother-in-law is his grandson) at 86 years of age killed > himself and his wife because of their declining health. They were members > of the Hemlock Society (an organization dedicated to having the right to > choose how you die, basically) and had talked about it for several years. > Apparently they had a nice family party on New Year's Day and died the > following day. The family had come to accept the notion, but I would still > think it was quite a shock to lose both parents in one day. yes but good for in laws that they didn't contiue to siffer to please their familes. > > > Today I get a note from an old family friend that my mother's closest > friend died last May (I sent them a Christmas card, not knowing). this is sad. life has many sadnesses. It is okay to feel sad about it. bw colin
