There was a period in my life (I was a young teenager in fact) where a lot of family members were passing away. It was a numbing experience and I didn't know how to respond. My grandfather developed a cancerous brain tumor and endured harsh pain. Before he passed away though, my dad and his brothers were able to return my grandfather to his home country to pass away in his home village.
Right now my fiance and I are vigilant for any news on her mother, we're not sure when she'll pass too because the mum is enduring the same issue my grandfather endured too. My fiance and I have talked about what to do with her baby brother in case the worst happens sooner than we expect.
Not knowing what will happen a few days, or years from now makes the time we spend much more cherish able.
Thank you for organizing something like this Dom.