Fran.....
the truth is always best .....
when my ex-wife passed away at age 32 tragicly I had to explain it to my 12 yr old son & the best way is truthfully so they can go on with life, understand what has happened and hopefully become stronger thruout their lives when issues occur....most of all be there to support them also.

Hang in there, your friends are here.

Donny

Fran, I can't add any more than what's already been said here, but my thots are with you my friend, and the children.

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...shboom

Having nursed parents on both sides to the end. My wife and I look at it this way.
Remember the good times and one day we will hopefully meet up again.
We lost a lovely dog (jackson)who was our right arm for 15 years. This may not make sence but when we are out shopping and reqiure a parking space we just say out loud Jackson we need to park, then a space appears as if we are the only ones that can see it....very spooky but true.