That’s a perfectly nice sentiment, but perhaps a little too direct for most audiences.
As we get older, it’s unavoidable that our parents will die. We can be sad, resigned, regretful, appreciative of their lives ... maybe grateful that their suffering is over, hopeful regarding our eternal life together.
It’s complicated ... and unavoidable.
As it happened...I just barely walked into the church and there was the bishop. I reached out to shake his hand and said, “I don’t know what to say, Bishop! Two such losses in such a short time. Please give your wife my condolences.” It was a bit longer conversation, but that was the gist of it. His parting remarks to me were, “My first funeral as a bishop (conducting) is Tuesday and it’s my mother-in-law.”
And I couldn’t figure out why I felt so rotten during Sacrament meeting. :o|