I have to be strong so my old girl can tide over this. Both of
us being the eldest seeing a younger sibling dying is a
heartache.
From "Coping with dying":
1. Pain
- Always reassure a dying person, such as someone who has
cancer, that they won't be allowed to suffer, that they won't have
to endure excruciating pain, that they will be given medicine for
pain relief.
- An important result of this is that they can relax and
eventually die more peacefully.
2. Separation from Loved Ones
- The other worry is the separation from loved ones, from
one's possessions.
- We know that to come together implies separation.
- You need to gently encourage and reassure her that the
children and those left behind are capable of taking care of
themselves or will be taken care of.
- "Death is certain — the hour is uncertain."
