July 2013 Secret Pal Swap Closes June 30 4pm CST
06-25-2013, 07:48 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Jackson, TN
Posts: 528
I will NOT be joining in for July.
Dad had a heart attack yesterday, and has decided to NOT receive
medical help. Which means he is now in the care of hospice.
I have always heard from my friends that their parents/grandparents
often times would pass about 6 months (sometime longer) after the
death of their spouse.
But in my dads case after about 6 weeks he has decided to "give up"
his fight so he can go be with his "Annie". We all respect his DNR and
living will wishes. Though it is hard knowing that I will be losing my
only remaining parent.
Dad had a heart attack yesterday, and has decided to NOT receive
medical help. Which means he is now in the care of hospice.
I have always heard from my friends that their parents/grandparents
often times would pass about 6 months (sometime longer) after the
death of their spouse.
But in my dads case after about 6 weeks he has decided to "give up"
his fight so he can go be with his "Annie". We all respect his DNR and
living will wishes. Though it is hard knowing that I will be losing my
only remaining parent.
You are doing the right thing to respect his wishes. Take your time with your dad. I left the hospital only 3 times (only for a couple hours each time) during daddy's illness. He was recovering, we thought, so I went home his last night. I made it back just as he had a massive heart attach. I don't feel guilty for going home but I do wish I had stayed and had those few hours at least in the same building with him.
You will be in my prayers!
Amy
Sending pm...
I'm 64 so shouldn't be calling anyone an oldie.lol
06-25-2013, 08:35 PM
#25
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: missouri
Posts: 11,244
Louise,I'm so sorry for your loss of your mom and now with the trouble of your dad. I lost my mom when I was 28 and my dad when I was 12.Doesn't matter when you lose them it is heartbreaking.I'm sure you are counting your blessings at having had them this long. God bless you and your in my prayers . Hope his passing is painless.Big Hugs Mary
pm on the way
06-26-2013, 03:05 AM
#28
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SWFL
Posts: 2,236
Mary I was just kidding hon and 64 is not old!
Quilty-Louise,
My heart goes out to you. You've been enduring a lot with your family and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Spend as much time as you can with your dad. His request for DNR is not easy but to honor it means much to him and that you are respecting it says a lot of how much you love him. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
Quilty-Louise,
My heart goes out to you. You've been enduring a lot with your family and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Spend as much time as you can with your dad. His request for DNR is not easy but to honor it means much to him and that you are respecting it says a lot of how much you love him. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
06-26-2013, 03:33 AM
#29
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 647
I will NOT be joining in for July.
Dad had a heart attack yesterday, and has decided to NOT receive
medical help. Which means he is now in the care of hospice.
I have always heard from my friends that their parents/grandparents
often times would pass about 6 months (sometime longer) after the
death of their spouse.
But in my dads case after about 6 weeks he has decided to "give up"
his fight so he can go be with his "Annie". We all respect his DNR and
living will wishes. Though it is hard knowing that I will be losing my
only remaining parent.
Dad had a heart attack yesterday, and has decided to NOT receive
medical help. Which means he is now in the care of hospice.
I have always heard from my friends that their parents/grandparents
often times would pass about 6 months (sometime longer) after the
death of their spouse.
But in my dads case after about 6 weeks he has decided to "give up"
his fight so he can go be with his "Annie". We all respect his DNR and
living will wishes. Though it is hard knowing that I will be losing my
only remaining parent.
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