My wee dad
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I’m so sorry Carol for the loss of your wee dad. What an incredible relationship you had with him. He must’ve been a wonderful man to have raised such a caring daughter. I will include him and your family in my prayers for comfort.
God Bless,
Melinda ADear Carol,
I am so very very sorry indeed to hear of the passing of your dear dad. Please accept my sincere condolences. I so know the pain that you will feel right now and wish so much that I could help ease it for you. Please know that as always we are here for you and always will be and my thoughts are with you and your mum right now.
Hugs,
Gavin
Carol, I’m so sorry to hear that your dad has passed. I know right now you are in a place somewhere between saddness so deep that you can’t believe you can bear it and relief that your dad is now free of this ugly cancer. It may be difficult to come back here, but as time goes on, if you find you need to talk, we are here for you. Prayers and Hugs,
Julie T.
Dear Carol, I am so very sorry that Dad has completed his Journey. Please accept my humble condolences. Carol, I came across the Prose below and I believe it says it all:
Death is nothing at all. It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened.Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you,
and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, we are still.Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone. Wear no air of solemnity or sorrow.Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident?Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner.All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
By Henry Scott HollandDear Carol,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. Your love for him shines through in your posts. No words can take away the pain, but I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering or in pain. He will always be with you in your heart and fond memories.
Hugs,
DarlaDear Carol,
I am very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing . From your posts, it was so clear on how much love you had for him; I’m sure it offered him some comfort.. My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family.
Take care of yourself,
CatherineIt is with a heavy heart that I share with you wonderful people that my wee dad passed at 6:05pm last night. I couldn’t have endured the nightmare of his fight against this horrific cancer without the help and support of you all. God bless you xxxx
Carol……. We feel helpless in situations such as this, but as long as your Dad is kept free of pain and nausea and appears to be not suffering, then your presence must be so very much appreciated by him.
I hope you receive the support you need as well. We are here for you and try to help you with kind words,, encouragement and guidance.
Hugs and love,
MarionCarol, I know some patients kind of fear the concept of Oxygen but it does have a good calming effect. I had no problem getting Teddy to use it at home and eventually he would tell me he needed it. AW. these guys can be so funny. Hoping Dad starts to feel better. I am sure it is every combined as he certainly has not had an easy time of it. If I may suggest perhaps you and Mum could leave for a bit and go out for a nice lunch. Jut to do something different and get a change of scenery. You must be kind to yourselves as well. Strength and hugs coming your way.
Carol, I’m glad to hear that your dad’s lung and chest have cleared, but sorry to hear that there are now other issues. It does sound as though they are staying on top of things to make him comfortable as they can with anti nausea meds and oxygen. Prayers from here in Iowa for you and your dad and family.
Julie T.
Staying at hospice overnight with dad tonight as he’s had a really bad day. Antibiotics seemed to have cleared his lung and chest but now dad is being sick and very tired and weak. Dr thinks it may be the cancer spreading and thinks things may be starting to slow down in dad’s body as oxygen sats low so he’s now on oxygen. Still looking for a miricle to make dad feel better again !!! We will see how tonight goes as he’s just been given another anti sickness injection. This cancer is horrific and a nightmare to watch your loved one suffer through. Thanks for your continued support xxxx
Carol,
Sorry to hear about the pneumonia and yes, I would say that moving your dad anywhere right now is most definitely on hold. My mum had pneumonia and she had it very very bad to say the least, it caused one of her heart attacks. So hope that the antibiotics start kicking in big time very soon and that he can move on from this. As if he and you all did not have enough to deal with already. Thinking of you, your mum and your dad right now.
Hugs,
Gavin
Dear Carol, this is terrible and is not supposed to happen. I am going to amp up prayers, good wishes and thoughts. I know Dad wanted to stay in Hospice but enough! sure hope he turn the corner quickly. Sending strength and huge hugs!!!! { } { } { }
Hi Gavin … No dad has been bed bound for 5-6 wells now and is catheterised so they think that will be easier as he won’t be mobile at all. He’s just developed a chest infection over the last couple of days and they’re querying pneumonia in his left lung. They started dad on antibiotics yesterday and told him today that home is now on hold as he has an infection…. And so this roller coaster continues !!!! Just feel sorry for my wee dad going through this horrific journey xxxx
Hi Carol,
Big grrrr to consultants not turning up for this meeting, not what you need right now. I have a personal question if I may, hope you are not offended by me asking this. Is your dad able to get out of bed at all right now, eg- for going to the toilet? Sorry to ask but things like that have to be taken into account right now as your dads comfort is of the utmost importance here and I know you will agree with that.
Was the issue of Macmillan nurses raised today and will one of their reps be at this meeting that is coming up? If not I strongly recommend that you mention this at the meeting as you are entitled to one and I know they will be of great help to your mum and dad.
I can so see why your dad feels comfortable where he is and wants to stay there, my dad was the same.
Hugs,
Gavin
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