Dad Is Gone - Cancer: Lung Message Board

cruiser50 · 05-15-2006, 02:26 PM

This morning at 8:00am Dad took his final breath and went to join Mom. All his children were there, his grandchildren had visited yesterday. We sang hymns and prayed with him for several hours. He went easy and had no pain. The wonderful people at hospice took great care of us and deserve lots of thanks.

Now, it seems, there are a million detail for me to deal with. The tears are pouring down my face right now but they will help to keep me busy.

Thanks to all of you here for your kind words and support during this short but very rough time for me.

God bless you all

Kimslos · 05-15-2006, 03:26 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but it seems like you all made it very peaceful for your dad and yes I can understand the tears and the planning and sure your mind is racing trying to finalize everything. My dad passed away in February from bladder cancer. (2 weeks from being diagnosed) It was hard for me to deal with since my husband is also battling SCLC and we have two sons to raise. My heart aches for you and I will give you an extra special prayer over the next couple of weeks to get you thru these hard times. During my day to day routine I think of a saying my dad would tell me or just some words of advice and I smile and even though my dad was hard on me I know he loved me. I do hope you can find some comfort in your memories with your dad. (and mom)
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Hugs,
Kim

tuckygal · 05-15-2006, 04:09 PM

My heart truly aches for you and your family. I had to keep coming back because I felt the need to check in with the people here and say extra prayers today. God be with you and help you deal with your loss. Love and hugs from Ky., Pat

rockie · 05-15-2006, 07:13 PM

Dear Pat, to you and your family my deepest sympathy. May God give you the strength to get through the next few days and that he give you peace and healing. Try to get some sleep. We are here for you anytime.

Take care and hang tight.

Jan

Janmarie2 · 05-16-2006, 10:44 AM

Pat, Sorry to hear about your dad, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. You will be in my prayers to help you get through the next few weeks and move foreward with life. JanMarie