First in Jan. my father died unexpectedly.  I remember like it was a dream.  Getting the call from my sister, flying to his state, meeting with the funeral home, planning the funeral.  I gave the speech at the ceremony.  I held it together well during the shiva and then back to work I went at home.  I was just recovering from the total shock of the situation when my mother in law became ill.

     They thought during her first two hospitalizations that she had pneumonia.  By the fourth one, they decided she had lung cancer.  Within one year I had lost my dad and was now going to lose my dear mother in law.  Gd gives us only what we can handle.  Right?  I guess I am a bit overwhelmed with another loss so soon after losing my dad.   Wish me luck!