D/M/Y smallest to largest - the rest of the world makes sense ;)
It was definitely the best thing for him to go and I much prefer to lose him than him be in any more pain than he must. The last years took their toll and I am glad that Galen was there to care for him. When it comes to the loss of his life as someone I care deeply about, I don't feel it as a loss in the same sense as many perhaps as I see that a lot of don't actually live that much as we spend our time trying to get somewhere else. He lived a life.
I remember some of the health issues that he was enduring for a while and i know exactly how you feel about letting them go to that peace. I didn't want to say too much so as not to reveal anything that wasn't needed to be out for everyone to know all the details. I recall how it had been difficult for you to be there and the family to be scattered. I am glad that you have the outlook that you do. It will make the grieving process go much smoother. For me the grief comes in waves having lost my daughter and dad. I have managed fairly well. You are right... the World does make sense and us 'Mericans do things the hard way. I have my phone on C so i can get a sense of what it's really like. We were around 34 but felt like almost 40 today here in Texas. Day Month Year... they taught me that in French class but i guess i didn't pay enough attention! Take care brother. Holler at me if you need to talk or anything browski. =)