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Last Christmas...
Posted On 12/03/2008 08:46:59 by Truegrits
This will be Daddy's last Christmas.  He has become totally bed-bound.  He has no appetite, so eats very little.  Honestly, I do not feel that he will make it till Christmas day.  Mama died in March, and shortly after that I began to see the difference in him.  He had wanted to outlive her, so as to help me care for her; and since her death, I have seen the steady decline...he is ready to leave this existence.  I try to be "up" for my family, but I really have no "Holiday Cheer".  I am blessed to have had my parents this long, so I am trying to focus on the positive. 

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From: Truegrits
12/03/2008 16:16:07
I am pretty sure this will be my first Christmas without mine, also.  Daddy will not be here much longer.  I will be surprised if he is able to hang on another week.  I appreciate your kindness, and I did take advantage of it.  A quite long "message" was sent to you. ~Daune~


From: StrawberryFields
12/03/2008 15:40:19

Hello Truegrits,


 


I can feel your pain. I lost my father this year and this is my first Christmas without both of my parents. I am here for you and would love to talk if you would like.


 


Hugs, SF

From: Truegrits
12/03/2008 13:46:45
Thanks Dr T...


From: Truegrits
12/03/2008 13:44:04
Thanks Elph...I am really struggling.  I am, and have always been, a Daddy's girl.  To watch this big strong capable man so helpless... is crushing.  I pray that he does not linger. And I am so thankful that I was able to be with, and care for them,  these last years of their lives.  What a blessing for me. 


From: Elphaba
12/03/2008 12:28:02

Hey True,


 


If you want to talk to someone about this, you ought to talk to Strawberry. She went through the same thing with her father. He was diagnosed with cancer in October, and the following January he died. During the entire six months she grieved for him terribly, and it was so hard for her to watch his decline.


 


Additionally, her mother passed away quickly from cancer a few years before. I want to say five years, but I am probably wrong about that.


 


Anyway, I think she has experienced what you have, at least by the sound of it.


 


I will add to the thoughts that everyone else have given: I am so sorry for your loss, and hope he doesn't suffer, and that he believes he will go on from this life. Those things would be a great comfort to people in your dad's position, at least that's what I've heard.


 


Take care you two,


Elphaba

From: Dr T
12/03/2008 11:31:11
Sorry to hear of your father's health Truegrits :( 


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