In a message dated 4/14/99 10:36:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
ARGILA@telephonics.com writes:
> Sloan Kettering told them to appear strong. What I
> wanted to say is - if they cried all the time, I as a mother wouldn't be
> able to discuss certain future plans with them, burial, etc. More
> importantly if my kids were falling apart I would have to be to careful
with
> them. The calmness they seemed to have took about a month after my
> diagnosis, so cry now.
I find this advice very helpful. Gives me some insight as to my father's
mindset. My stepmother cries alot and is fearful, not only for my Dad but
for her own health problems and possibly impending death. It helps me
understand just a little more. Thank you.
-chris
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