You guys ever have a friend whose mom would drive you to classes when you were a kid? Swimming, soccer, etc.

This was my boy’s mom. She was the sweetest person ever. Everyone only has sweet memories of her. She suffered from a rare heart condition that was gruesome and she suffered a lot. Her condition stabilized over the last 4 months but yesterday she went into cardiac arrest all of a sudden. She passed yesterday at 55. My boy is obviously destroyed. We’re in our mid 20s so he’s especially sad because he’s been working his whole life to build a career and then give back to his mother and father. He wanted to retire them. Now she won’t be there at his wedding, or ever meet his wife or grand children. All those feelings of guilt, remorse.

This happens to someone everyday but it always hits close when it’s someone you know.

Everyday I wake up knowing that having my parents around is a privilege and a blessing. And I’m trying hard to remember that and cherish those moments while I can. A mother’s love is irreplaceable, and unconditional. I know not everyone here has a good relationship with their mother and father and I’m sorry if you are suffering from that, because you don’t need their approval or validation to be the great person you were always meant to be.

Keep your loved ones close. Tomorrow really isn’t promised. I just needed to write this somewhere so that I can stay strong in person.

You really don't have much time at all left with your parents once you hit your mid 20s.

Between moving out/work/raising your own family it becomes difficult to see them. If they 55-60ish on average they only have about 15-20 years left or so, and you only get weekends (sometimes) and vacations/holidays to see them if you choose.

You'll come to regret all that 'I'll see them next year' stuff when you realize how little time you actually had with them.

fr bro.

My mom bothers me all the time about not coming home and seeing her, and more than anything I get annoyed bc I have all this stuff I gotta do for my business. But last night I realized I can still go home and hug her, but my boy never can. Just made me realize I gotta appreciate it while it’s here.

That’s the plan. Sorry for your loss cro

I guess I’m blessed enough to have the flexibility but this is why I make a point to go spend a few days with them every month

Guess that’s one of the only positive things to come from COVID was that I can work remotely when I need to