Many
say their most painful moments are to say good-by to those they
love.
After
hearing Cheryl`story,I think the most painful moments can be in the
waiting to say good-bye.
Cheryl
made the tow-hour trip over and over to be with her mother.They
spend the long afternoonspraying,soothing,comforting, and retelling
their shared memories.
As her
mother's pain intensified and more medication was needed to ease
her into sedation, Cheryl sat for hours of silent vigil by her
mother'bed.
Each
time she kissed her mother before leaving,her mother would tear up
and say,'I'm sorry you drove so far and sat for so long and I
didn't even wake up to ta