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Please pray for us
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:05 am
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:05 am
This is May or may not make sense right now with my mental state but I’ll try. My dad needs some extra strength to last the next few days. Yesterday he made the decision to end his dialysis which has been his lifeline for many years. He’s been in and out the ER 4 times this year alone even with Covid going on. My family and I have done everything we can to find out what’s causing this downhill fall and we couldn’t find any lasting solutions. We tried our hardest. All my dad wants to do is be home in his happy place, no more hospitals. Home Hospice was officially started yesterday and my heart is breaking so sooo bad. There’s no coming back from this and it will only get worse but finally he’s accepting the medicines to keep him comfortable. I’m the only daughter so I’ve always been my daddy’s little girl and he’s the first man I ever trusted and ever loved. For me to see a hospital bed where we had all of our Traditions and Celebrators is very sad.
Yesterday evening we had my dads last requested nice dinner and he insisted that he paid to thank all of us and it made him feel good so we went with it. Indeed the dinner was legendary and it was the first Tomahawks I’ve ever seen on the grill.
Currently my dad is having some very close friends stop by which will lighten the past few darker days he’s had consisting of Nightmares, hallucinations, and being in pain.
All of this is bittersweet in the sense that he’s not in the hospital for his last days here and if there’s anything left undone or unsaid he might get the that opportunity. Not many people get the option so we are very blessed.
Please pray for all of us. Thank you.
Yesterday evening we had my dads last requested nice dinner and he insisted that he paid to thank all of us and it made him feel good so we went with it. Indeed the dinner was legendary and it was the first Tomahawks I’ve ever seen on the grill.
Currently my dad is having some very close friends stop by which will lighten the past few darker days he’s had consisting of Nightmares, hallucinations, and being in pain.
All of this is bittersweet in the sense that he’s not in the hospital for his last days here and if there’s anything left undone or unsaid he might get the that opportunity. Not many people get the option so we are very blessed.
Please pray for all of us. Thank you.
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Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:08 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Glad he is able to go out on his terms. Prayers for your family.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:09 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Truly sorry, God Bless him and your family. I lost my dad in 2017 and there's a void that will never be filled. I miss him and talk to him daily.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:09 am to GeauxLSUGRL
A very brave post. I hope you, your dad and your entire family find peace together.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:10 am to GeauxLSUGRL
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Home Hospice was officially started yesterday and my heart is breaking so sooo bad.
This is a really hard thing to deal with. The way I got through it was to remember this is them getting to choose the way they get to leave; in the comfort of their own bed surrounded by family and friends. There are a lot of worse ways to go.
Hope that helps.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:10 am to GeauxLSUGRL
That’s hard to even read. I’m so sorry for you. I will indeed pray for y’all, and may you and your family find some peace in all of this.
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Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:10 am to GeauxLSUGRL
you got our love and prayers for your family
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:10 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Prayers sent. It's very hard. My Dad was on Hospice with ALS for a couple of months. Spend all the time you can possibly spend. (I wish I had taken more time off from work) And ask him to tell you stories of his early life and tell him you love him a lot
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:10 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Terrible news, but praying that you and your family find comfort in the days ahead.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:12 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Stay strong and enjoy these final days. There is nothing easy about Hospice care but knowing your love one will not be suffering more than necessary.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:12 am to GeauxLSUGRL
I will say one for your Dad and your family. I know this is tough. I was happy that I got to hold my Mom’s hand the day before she passed away in January.
It sounds as though he loves you all very much and has decided to go out on his terms. I will say a prayer that he goes peacefully and that you and your family are given the strength and comfort to accept this. God Bless.
It sounds as though he loves you all very much and has decided to go out on his terms. I will say a prayer that he goes peacefully and that you and your family are given the strength and comfort to accept this. God Bless.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:14 am to GeauxLSUGRL
done.
It's always tough to lose a parent and my heart goes out to you.
It's always tough to lose a parent and my heart goes out to you.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:14 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Prayers sent bud
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:19 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Be at peace knowing your father (Dad) got to choose a dignified end on his terms under the circumstances. Don't be selfish and make him hang on longer than HE wants. Most people don't get this choice.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:21 am to GeauxLSUGRL
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and your family.
I had the opportunity to spend the last several months of his life taking care of my dad as he slowly died from heart disease. It was both a blessing and a curse. Hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.
I had the opportunity to spend the last several months of his life taking care of my dad as he slowly died from heart disease. It was both a blessing and a curse. Hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:21 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Good luck to you and prayers for all of you.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:22 am to GeauxLSUGRL
Prayers of acceptance and peace incoming to you . Not gonna lie, reading that hurt my heart. Do your very best right now as your Dad taught you.
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:23 am to GeauxLSUGRL
My prayers are with you.
My father did similar when he passed from Lung Cancer 7 years ago. He ended what had become Quixotic and painful chemo and decided to go with my cousin to his sister's cabin in Gatlinburg for two weeks. The oncologist was arrogant enough to advise him not to travel. He spent those days sitting on the porch with a peaceful look on his face not seen since the Cancer was discovered. He came home when it became too difficult to sit up and then passed after two days of home hospice care. I was staying with him and was sleeping on a couch next to his bed when he passed.
It was tough at the time but later felt good that he went on his own terms. So few of us will be able to say that.
My father did similar when he passed from Lung Cancer 7 years ago. He ended what had become Quixotic and painful chemo and decided to go with my cousin to his sister's cabin in Gatlinburg for two weeks. The oncologist was arrogant enough to advise him not to travel. He spent those days sitting on the porch with a peaceful look on his face not seen since the Cancer was discovered. He came home when it became too difficult to sit up and then passed after two days of home hospice care. I was staying with him and was sleeping on a couch next to his bed when he passed.
It was tough at the time but later felt good that he went on his own terms. So few of us will be able to say that.
This post was edited on 8/7/20 at 11:25 am
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:24 am to GeauxLSUGRL
I don't pray a lot but prayers sent.
This post was edited on 8/7/20 at 11:24 am
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:24 am to GeauxLSUGRL
May your family find peace in your fathers wishes
May he have comfort as his time comes to a close
God Bless
May he have comfort as his time comes to a close
God Bless
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