Grieving Today

Very sorry to hear about your dad. Cancer took my dad last year. Hang in there, we're all here for you. 

I am so sorry. Mama passed in March. It sucked. Hearing is the last thing to go. In other words, if he is still here.... go. Now.

Quick update. Yesterday my dad started responding to in small ways. He lies in bed with his eyes closed most of the time. He cannot form words at this point, but he is making sounds. I talked to my step brother yesterday who was with my dad in his hospital room. My step brother help his phone up to my dad's ear and I took a few moments to tell my dad that I loved him, I hope we get to talk again, but if that doesn't happen I treasure the kind words had for me. He definitely tried to verbalize something. My step brother told me he opened his eyes and he was sure that my dad heard me and understood me.

Today he was scheduled to be released from the hospital and moved back the care facility he was in. The prognosis still in not promising. He is being enrolled in hospice care.

I'm really glad you got to say what you needed to him, even if the outlook isn't good.

Not unexpectedly, my father passed away earlier this evening.

I appreciate all the support the GRM family has been showing me. I'll being needing more for the next few weeks I'm sure.

Thank you all.

In reply to Type Q :

I'm sorry for your loss and sad for you and yours.  I wish there was something I could say that would help, but there really isn't.

It has been years since I lost my dad and I have gotten to the point when I am working on something and think, "Wouldn't dad love to get his hands on this?" and am happy for the years we shared and the relationship we had.  In time the hurt will fade and I know you will be able to look back with happiness as well.

Take care

Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

I'm so sorry man.  If you need anything at all, I'm an IM away.

CJ (FS) said:

In reply to Type Q :

I'm sorry for your loss and sad for you and yours.  I wish there was something I could say that would help, but there really isn't.

Taking the time to write to say that much helps. And its appreciated.

When my uncle passed away two years ago, I called my aunt and cousins who were with her. What I said then was, "I am looking for the right words. But there are no words." 

Thank you

In reply to Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) :

Thank you.

In reply to Type Q :

I'm so sorry. Godspeed to your father.

I don't have the words to say. Nor do I understand exactly how you feel. All I can say is I'm praying for you and I'm here if you need me.

As saddened as I am by this, I find it heartening that both of you had (and took) the opportunity to leave each other with words of love.

In reply to Type Q :

So sorry to hear that.  My thoughts are with you and your family.