I just lost my first family's dad at age 65 (wow!), and so I sent the mom (63) into retirement and started over with their youngest daughter. She's got a kitchen career like her dad, and she married a redhead to carry on the redheaded trait. Their daughter is a newborn but will have flaming red hair.

She had to turn down two proposals. One was identical to her brother, and one looked just like her father. Creepy!!

I lost my 3rd family's mother while her husband held her hand. That was so sad! I let him stay at home until he was happy again, but then I sent him to retire in Sedona and chose their youngest son. He now has their first grandchild.

I was prepared for the loss since I read this topic, and it definitely helped. Thank you all!