Grief vs Control

The Battle That Follows Death

He had escaped enough near-death episodes that the family was convinced he would overcome this one.

At ninety-seven, even bedridden, they moved along as if, again, it were temporary.
Another cycle. Another recovery.

He always recovered.

Caretakers cycled through daily.

Family members were always close by.

Friends dropped in constantly.

But his decline had begu…