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12-09-2014, 06:22 PM
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Continuing the trend, I just lost my father.
It happened last night. He had been having a series of strokes and this last one really knocked him on his ass. He was bed ridden and was showing signs of dementia. He was put back under hospice care and was asked if he wanted to be at the hospital he said no, he wanted to be home. When askedmif he wanted to be fed, he also said no. He knew he wasn't going to get better and wasn't going to allow himself to be a burden and lay there and exist. He slipped into a coma this past Thursday and Monday night he let out a cough and then died.
My brother and I were able to be there for his final moments and I'm grateful for that. We were able to say our final goodbyes to him. While it sucks to high heaven that he's gone, his quality of life was terrible and he was always the type of person to do everything for himself. I was 42 before he actually needed me to help him with something. It was a surreal moment for me. I have a lot of good memories amd I hope to see him again.
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12-09-2014, 06:30 PM
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Sorry to hear. My condolences.
george
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12-09-2014, 06:44 PM
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My deepest condolences.
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12-09-2014, 06:48 PM
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Sorry for your loss.
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12-09-2014, 06:51 PM
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sorry for your loss. at least you were there to say goodbye. I missed my dads passing by 30 minutes a year and a half ago.
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12-09-2014, 07:19 PM
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Sorry man.
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12-09-2014, 07:34 PM
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Sorry for your loss.
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12-09-2014, 07:44 PM
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Sorry for your loss.
My Dad died 30 years ago on the 5th. 
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12-09-2014, 07:45 PM
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Sorry for your loss...
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12-09-2014, 07:54 PM
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My condolences.
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12-09-2014, 08:20 PM
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Condolences. Strokes got my dad too.
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 frittering and wasting the hours in an off hand way.... 1969 GTO, 455ci, 230/236 Pontiac Dude's "Butcher Special" Comp hyd roller cam with Crower HIPPO solid roller lifters, Q-jet, Edelbrock P4B-QJ, Doug's headers, ported 6X-8 (97cc) heads, TKO600, 3.73 geared Eaton Tru-Trac 8.5", hydroboost, rear disc brakes......and my greatest mechanical feat....a new heater core. 
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12-09-2014, 08:26 PM
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Sorry for your loss. I lost my dad in '09 after a year long illness....same deal, zero quality of life, and he no longer wanted to be here. Remember the good times.
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12-09-2014, 08:51 PM
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My condolences to you also....I lost my dad almost 10 yrs ago. He found out he had cancer and in two weeks he had a massive stroke. It's not something you get over, but with the Grace of God, you get through it.
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12-09-2014, 09:04 PM
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So sorry for your loss Mike. Sounds like he was a great father..My condolences once again.
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12-09-2014, 09:11 PM
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Mike, my friend, I am really sorry to read this.
Hopefully you can find comfort in his having laid down his burdens on earth and that he is at peace. |
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12-09-2014, 09:12 PM
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, my sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
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12-09-2014, 09:17 PM
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I'm so sorry Mike - peace to you & your family.
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12-09-2014, 09:36 PM
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Prayed one up for your family.
My mom & dad have been OLD for awhile now; they are both going to assised living in a couple weeks. |
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12-09-2014, 10:22 PM
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very sorry. just know there is no sickness no suffering no sadness in Heaven. lost my father Dec 11 2011.
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12-09-2014, 10:32 PM
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Sorry for your loss ...my condolences to u and your family....
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