xenasmom_996@msn.com Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank all of you who sent support when I joined this community 2 months ago. Sadly, my dad passed Friday 12/30/05 at home. My mom and I brought him home on Tuesday, 12/27 thru hospice and we slept along side him until early Friday morning, 12/30/05. He could no longer swallow and I gave him his last eyedropper of morphine just before midnight on Thurs. 12/29. He fought any meds from late Wednesday but he opened his mouth for me to give him what would help ease his dying pain. Maybe it wasn't for him but for me at that point, but I thank him for allowing me my final chance to try to ease his pain. I wouldn't trade any of moment of our last two weeks together, the hallucinations, my particiption in carrying out his needs in those hallucination's to reach his final reconcilations. I swept birds that he thought were flying out of his room, I "turned valves" that he thought might blow us all up, I searched over and over as instructed to make sure no one was hidden to kill him under, inside and around his hospital bed. I had to, I was Joe's daughter, and I remain feeling so privelged to have been involved so intimately with his death. I thank you all for your support and all of you will remain within my prayers Carol Falco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, Brave stories like yours are welcome and thanks for sharing. We all hope to go surrounded by the ones we love. Please accept my profound sympathies for the loss your family is experiencing. Hugs to you and ones you love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Carol, Please accept my deepest sympathies. Love, Frances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Oh Carol - I amn sure that your dad is so proud of you. Please accept my most sincere prayers for peace of mind and comfort for you. I am going through something similar and am too honored to be part of it. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, I am sorry to hear you lost your Dad. I pray God will give you strength in these coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Dear Carol, Your expressions of love have truly touched my heart. May the comfort I offer you touch yours. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this trying time. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol,I am very sorry for the loss of your father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Blessings Carol..your post brought tears to my eyes and not so much because of sadness but my experience with my dad was so very similar and I, too...felt it to be an honor to be with him until the very end. Much love and comfort, dear Carol. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyS Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, I am so touched by the compassion, dignity and strength of character that you have shown; if I have to go thru the same thing I hope that I have the same qualities that you have shown. My heart is there for you at this time. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. You can bet he was proud of you. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. It must have been hard to be with your dad during those last days and see him suffer - but I know that it was a great comfort to him. My deepest sympathies. Darci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Dear Carol, My sympathies to you're family on the loss of you're Dad.What a wonderful Daughter you are. I am sure he is very proud. I am happy that you were able to spend this time with you're Dad and help him with his transition to Heaven. My prayers are for you're family for comfort, strength and peace. God Bless you all, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My heartfelt sympathies. Glad the last two weeks were good ones for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flwrjunke Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Carol, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Janet Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Carol, So sorry for the loss of your Dad...You sound like a wonderful Daughter..Im sure he is very proud and watching over you...Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Carol: Prayers for your and your family in this difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God Bless. Love, Thomas & Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Deepest condolences. Your dad was blessed to have such a caring daughter, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Carol..So sorry for your great loss.. Donna K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I'm so sorry, Carol... You loved him so well during his last days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martha02 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Carol, I am going thru this right now with my mom she is getting weaker. I AM still hoping for miracle we all are I sure. You were so brave to be there with your dad I am so scare that I am just going to fall apart and not be able to be strong for her. I am so angry why can they find a cure for this horrible disease. My prayers are with you and your family. Keep strong I know it's not easy! Big hug! martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I am so very sorry love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethluvswill13 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Carol-Im so sorry for your loss. I don't have the words. Hugs,Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my sincere condolences. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Carol: please accept my condolences for the loss of your father. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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