Dear Dragonfly,
It's so good to hear from you again and it's good to hear that you are doing 'ok' - I think ok is pretty good with all you have experienced and are experiencing right now. How is the new job going?
What a tough time this must be for you all. It seems to be another step in saying good bye to an important woman in all your lives. Grief has so many sides to it. Many people have found the article Grief Work helpful for themselves and others. I also found this response to the Asked and Answered section of the Virtual Hospice and thought the information might be of benefit to you and your dad. My mother’s dying and my father won’t talk about it. How can I help my father cope with my mother’s illness? I know your situation is somewhat different but I thought some of the content might be helpful.
Are there friends or other supports in your community – who could reach out to your dad?
Katherine