bronbear Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Just wanted to post that my dad lost his very brave battle against this horrible disease on October 4, 2005 about 8:00 p.m. My mom and I were with him the entire time. It was the most horrible thing I have ever had to watch in my entire life. He was so restless and he was starting to be in pain. He had developed colitis from all of the antibiotics and he was curling up in a fetal position to find relief. We had the doctors give him morphine so that he could have some comfort. He drifted into a deep sleep and for the first time in months, he was snoring away like he used to do. He passed away peacefully and it was over. I still can't believe he is gone. He was only 67 years old and he was the best father I could ever ask for. Now my two kids have lost their beloved "Poppy" to this awful disease. When he died, he was 122 pounds. This disease took everything from my dad - his dignity, his weight, his strength, his very ability to breathe to where he had to use oxygen the last four months of his life. He hated using that oxygen and that was the first thing I removed from him after he passed - that horrible tubing that made him so embarrassed to be out in public. My dad was a good man and I will miss him for the rest of my life. I don't understand why something can't be done about this horrible disease - it took his whole family - his dad and his two brothers. I will never understand why good people are taken from us way too soon. Thanks to all of you who have supported me on this site. I am so grateful that I found it and I will continue to try to help other people on here and support them as I have been supported. God bless all of you and I hope you will be victorious in the fight against this disease. I don't want my dad's death to be in vain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Cancer can take away many things, but the one thing it can NEVER take away is the love you have for your Daddy and the love he had for you.... Remember that, hold onto that.... God Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Your dad's death is not in vain. He led a good life. Cherish the good memories and help make them real for your kids. My heartfelt sympathies at your loss. I wish you healing as well. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am terribly sorry for the loss of your dad. Always remember the good times and take comfort in knowing that he is in a place where there is no pain. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 God Bless your Dad. He is in peace and will always love you. ((())) Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 ..for your loss. I know this hurts so much. But what cancer didn't take from your Father was... "Cancer is so limited.....it cannot cripple Love, it cannot shatter Hope, it cannot corrode Faith, it cannot destroy Peace, it cannot kill Friendship, it cannot suppress Memories, it cannot silence Courage, it cannot invade the Soul, it cannot steal eternal Life, it cannot conquer the Spirit." (author unknown) God bless you, and give you peace and comfort,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 My condolences to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Also, the minister at my husband's funeral said that people who die at a young age are "high achievers, they have finished God's plan faster than the rest of us." This gave me some comfort, as my husband was only 53, and I like you.....wanted to know "why" was he taken from me at such a young age. Bless you, Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My sincere condolences. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Please accept my sincerest condolences. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I'm so very sorry, Bronwen. I ache for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. My dad died in l978 at age 56. I still miss him years later, but my memories of him are still vivid and comforting. He will live in my heart forever. My prayers are with you at this terrible time. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flwrjunke Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. His memory will live on in many lives. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. much love, joyce and brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I am so very sorry you have lost your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 This rotten beast takes away so very much ...........Please know there's many of us grieving with you and your family today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 My heartfelt sympathies to you and you're family. You're Father will live on in all you're memories. God Bless you all, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimd Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 May you find comfort in memories of your dad -- the special times. I am so sorry for your loss and share in your pain. When I am really missing my dad (which I seem to have been thinking of him so much lately), I start remembering the special times and how he raised me to be strong. I made promises to him before he passed away and strive to achieve those. I think he helps keep me focused. Sometimes you truly feel their guardian angel presence. Seemed like I had car problems right after my dad passed away and the few times I was stranded, I was always in a safe place. I just had to smile and thank my dad as he was a fanatic about maintaining his car. I felt that he kept me safe from harm. You will find warm thoughts in the days ahead that will make you feel close to him again. Hang onto those warm memories and they will give you some peace and comfort. May God comfort you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyS Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad...but please believe you haven't lost everything as everything that your Dad ever taught you is now part of you and part of your children. When I lost my Dad, I didn't even get to say goodbye while he was alert as I arrived after he had gone into a coma, but I believe he heard everything I had to say. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do....to say goodbye to the greatest man I had ever known, but now I do truly feel him aroung me at special times...especially with my mum now going through lung cancer...and I know he is always near. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Browen, I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you close in my thoughts. I am so glad his suffering is over, though I can't imagine how painful it must be for you. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I am so very very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what it was like for you to go through this orderal. At least your Dad is at peace and no longer suffers from the beast. I will pray that as time goes by your heart will heal a little as I know it will never heal completely. Debbie Husband Alan DX with small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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