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    2 Years on 8/18/06

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Ginny,

    It's hard for me to believe that it has been two years since Earl's passing. I remember reading all your posts during the time that he was sick and so felt your love for him. I'm glad you have many loving supportive friends and relatives but I do understand that you still miss Earl greatly and you always will ---

    (((Ginny)))

    gail p-m

    Getting to Know You - August 17

    in JUST FOR FUN

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    Dogs -- I love dogs. Only have 2, a Border Collie and a Black Lab. Unfortunately, my border collie has advanced cancer and doesn't have long to live -- a matter of days or a few weeks at most. It's going to be really tough losing her right after losing my father. She has been my best friend for 14 years. My Black Lab, I love him too, but he is loyal to whoever happens to have food at the moment.

    Cats --- We have 2 of them too but my husband looks after them. One was a stray who is now very lovable and cuddly. The other one was going to be homeless because his owner was moving into a place that did not allow animals.

    When I retire, I'd like to have 3 or 4 dogs but our municipality says only 2 dogs per household.

    It would have been 6 years today - no reply expected

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    My father passed away two weeks ago. Had he not, today would have been his 6 years of survival with this awful disease.

    I have been so busy since his passing. Just arrived home in BC yesterday after driving cross country with my 2 dogs. Will be heading to Calgary tomorrow to see my daughter being called to the Bar (a lawyer) on Friday. Will come back here on Sunday and will really start the grieving process.

    I don't feel able to start school in less than 3 weeks. So much to do and Sept.is such a divfficult month for a teacher.

    Will write a full summary of the last few weeks when I get back from Calgary. It's been so difficult and I'm so full of sadness and regrets.

    gail p-m

    Hospice, what to expect

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    My Dad was in Hospice for less than a week before he passed away. Honestly, our experience with them was less than stellar. I have to agree with the person (forgot who already) above who said they sent a nurse and deliver medications. Even the medication delivery was frustrating - it would have been a lot quicker if I could have gone to the local drugstore. I really hope your Hospice experience is more positive than ours.

    Prayers to you and your family.

    gail p-m

    Hospice

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    Jen--

    I'm so so very sorry. Having just been down this road last week with my father, I do know what a hard journey it is to take. I do hope that your father has a peaceful and easy journey. Some do. I send prayers to you and your family for the strength to see your Dad along this road.

    (((Jen))

    gail p-m

    My Dad has Passed Away - I'm so sad

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I have been taking care of my Dad for a bit over a month now. He entered an "in home" hospice program last Thursday and passed away last night (Tues). He beat this damn disease for almost 6 years and at his age, that was pretty impressive. I was not with him when he passed. He had just gone into the "hospice facility" today and I went home to get a change of clothes to spend the night and found out that he had passed in the while I was on my way back. It was such a fast decline. Each day brought something new and it wasn't good. I am alone tonight except for my 2 dogs who give me a lot of comfort. My children were flying from Vancouver to see their Grandpa and will arrive tomorrow but it's too late. My husband will arrive the following evening. He did not have a "good" death and I'm not impressed with hospice -- the in home care and the facility. I guess I should get to bed -- it's almost 3:30 AM.

    I hate lung cancer.

    Thanks for listening.

    gail p-m

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