To be with a parent while they are dying is one of the most human of experiences.
They were also full of humor--as nearly any comedy writer will tell you--in the midst of great hardship, there is always funny..
And while those months, for the author, were difficult in myriad ways, they were also the most rewarding of his life.
It is what we are supposed to do.
To be with a parent while they are dying is one of the most human of experiences