The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human.
To be perfectly frank, there is an odd place after losing a child, where you think somehow your life is worth less.
Growing up in an Italian family, you use a harsh tone and 10 minutes later everybody forgets about it.