So I took a whirlwind trip to Sydney this past weekend. Flew up early Saturday morning and back last night, getting home about 11pm. The trip was worth it, no matter how much it cost. This trip also gave me an opportunity to see almost every one of my aunties and uncles on my father's side. Its over 4 years since we have had that opportunity, and it was that last opportunity that probably started the decline towards what is happening now. We're all there to say goodbye.

The sadest goodbye is the last goodbye. There's a certain amount of dignity that everyone should have, especially when you reach an age where your mind is still firm but your body does not have the capability to support it. Thats probably the sadest thing about this whole situation. Its not possible for it to be mind over matter now. The body is just not listening to what the brain says anymore. *sigh*