jdjenkins Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Just wanted to let you all know that my Dad is not expected to make it very much longer. He took a turn for the worse yesterday and has been going down ever since. He is having trouble breathing and disorientated. Hospice has been here and the Minister. I really can't believe this is happening. Sometimes I feel so incrediably sad and then I feel alright. It is so hard to watch your Dad die, yet in some strange way I feel at peace with it. Last night he was staring into space and my Mom asked him it someone was in the room with them. He answered yes there are a lot of people here. He said he knew some of them. She asked him it he saw his Dad and he said yes, then she asked about her Mom and Dad, he said yes I see Mary and Dominick. He said my Grandpa Dominick was driving a bread truck. My Dad drove a bread truck route for many year. Dominick was coming to get him in the bread truck. They are all there waiting for him. He said he saw people he didn't know there too. I bet Brian and Bill and many others were there waiting for my Dad. Please pray for a gentle passing for him. I hope he can hold on until my sister comes to town tonight. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Dear Denise, I am praying hard that Dad makes it until you're Sister arrives and that his passing is painless and serene. I pray also that you are all comforted by the people you're Dad see's who have come to take him home. God Bless You All, Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Denise, Prayers for peace for your dad and all the family. A Final Prayer I would that thus, when I shall see The hour of death draw near to me, Hope, blossoming within my heart, May look to heaven as I depart. (William Cullen Bryant) Hugs Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flwrjunke Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Denise, I'm so sorry you are at this point. I'm glad you are there with your Dad and I hope your sister makes it in time. Your family is in my prayers at this difficult time. Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Denise, I am so sorry to hear the end is near, but I am glad that you and your family are there with your father. Saying prayers that your sister arrives soon. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Denise I know what a difficult time this is for you. I am so sad this is happening. The comfort is that he is a wonderful Dad and that you are a great daughter. The love is boundless. I hope that your sister arrives too. Prayers for continued love in his room and peace. Cindi o'h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Prayers for a gentle passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Denise, I am praying for your dad's peace and for your comfort..This must be so very painful and I am so sorry you have to go through this.. God's Blessings.. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Denise, You and your family have my prayers. I am so sorry that you are all going through this process. It is so sad. Peace and comfort, Shirleyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Denise, I'm so sorry for this sad place you find yourself, but I am so moved by your father's expression of his experience. I hope your sister gets there 'in time', and I pray for peace and healing for all of you. xoxo bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I am sorry for all you are going through right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I'm very sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Dear Denise, I am so glad your Dad has his relatives waiting to escort him...I pray he goes peacefully. No matter how much you know its coming it will still be a shock I think. Hope your sister makes it to hold his hand. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Denise I'm so sorry. You all are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokegetsinyoureyes Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I know it's hard for you to let go. I hope your sister gets there in time. Take comfort in knowing he's ready to go and there are many waiting to greet him when he arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 My Mom saw people, both known and unknown, too. And she was very comforted by this...and so was I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I'm very sorry for you Denise. I know how difficult these days can be and will be for you. Please try to make the most of every moment you have with your father. I do believe that both Brian and Bill were there too. Some day, when I get my wits back about me, I'm going to post a really warm and comforting story about something that happened in Bill's last day...but I'm not yet ready to share with anyone quite yet. I will say that any doubts I had about what happens when you die...I no longer have. I will be praying for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Denise, Know that I am praying for you and your family. May God be with you. Love, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Denise, Wrapping a hug around you. praying your sister gets there soon. Praying for peace for you family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Denise, I am very sorry...but your father has given a ray of hope...seeing his relatives and others...I know my husband and brother will greet him in heaven's glory. God bless you and your dear family, Nancy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Many prayers being said for your dad and your family. I believe your sister will get there in time. Our loved ones seem to wait for certain things before they pass. My brother waited for my mom to be with him. My other brother waited for his wife to leave him so she would not have to have her last memory be his death. My mom did the same for me. And my Johnny waited for me to be in the room with him holding his hand. I know your pain will be bad but you are so lucky to have had your dad share what he sees with you. Thank you for sharing because it gives us all hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyT Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Dear Denise, I am praying for your Dad.......and you also. My heart breaks for you love, NancyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 My Fil, frank said he saw people too. People he had thought were unfriendly to him...like his FIL was present...and helpful. I cheered us throught the difficult time. Prayers for a peaceful delivery. Eppie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I'm so sorry, Denise... I echo everything that Katie said. Just love him... Just am so sad for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Prayers Denise, prayers that all will be peaceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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