I came home around 7:00 PM to find my mother staring intently at her …show more content…
Losing a loved one is always a difficult occurrence, but the first is always the hardest. It is one of life’s biggest reality checks; making one truly understand how fragile life is. However, as stated, it is a lesson that teaches us to enjoy every moment we have with the people we care the most about. It helped me understand how valuable family is, and that the moments we spend together are invaluable. Unfortunately, I have since experienced a passing in the family. My uncle passed away after a lengthy bout with cancer. As hurt as I was, I was able to remember how to focus more on the wonderful time we spent together than his untimely