I want to express how much I care for my loved ones through my words and actions on a daily basis.

I lost my father five years ago and my mother three years ago.

Now, my mother-in-law is in critical condition.

Now that it has come to this, I feel a sense of discomfort about rushing to take time off from work or school just to be by her side.

The day before yesterday, when her condition suddenly worsened and she fell into a near-comatose state where she could barely express her will, there were those who wanted to call for our relatives.

I understand that feeling, but having gone through the deaths of my own parents, I believe in spending meaningful time together before the end is in sight, and I want to express my gratitude. I am sure my mother-in-law, even in her comatose state, would be happy to have her daughter, son, and grandchildren visit, but I think she would prefer that they continue to work hard at their school, jobs, and baseball, and stay focused on what they are passionate about.

I want to express how much I care for my loved ones through my words and actions on a daily basis, long before such a time comes.

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Yesterday morning, my mother-in-law passed away peacefully, watched over by my father-in-law and our daughters.