AndyT Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 We lost my best buddy and Dad last night. We never saw it as it was his best day in weeks. Died in his bed we suspect blood clot. MISS YOU POPS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm so sorry. Wishing you peace, comfort and strength in the days to come. I'm glad he went peacefully. Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Andy- I am so so sorry for your loss. I know how heartbreaking it is to be cheated out of a final good-bye. My deepest heartfelt sympathy. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Andy I am so sorry about your Dad. My prayers and condolences to you and the family. We are all here for you, please let us help you through this.. Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm so sorry, Andy. Wishing you peace. Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Very sorry to read this Andy. Prayers for strength and comfort to you. I'm sure this is difficult for you. If you ever need a new fishing buddy, let me know, I'm just down the turnpike from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 My deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am so sorry, Andy. This roller coaster certainly is full of surprises.....and not the good kind. My thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family from this part of the state. May your many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thank you all for your comments and advice. It was a quick 2 months. We were very lucky that he only 1 or 2 days of pain in those months. We found out his platelets were low on Tuesday so they gave Dad a transfusion yesterday. Pops spent the time joking with the nurse and the family. He came home and ate a big meal and then fixed the dishwasher. Kept telling mom how great dinner was and that he couldn't remember when he ate that much. Him and mom went to bed joking and teasing each other. Dad got up and went to the bathroom around 4 this morning and as soon as he laid down it happened. He made a noise but that's about it. We are struggling deeply with how short his time was. I never even got to tell him I was naming my boy after him. My prayer since we found out he had cancer was that he'd be here to hold the twins. Trying to find a little comfort in that he never suffered or even knew it was coming. He only had 2 chemo treatments, just still tired from the WBR. The world lost a great man today...which was also his dad's birthday. Peace be with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Oh Andy, This is such heartbreaking news. I am so very sorry. It sounds like he died of causes other than cancer. I'm glad you can find comfort in the fact that he suffered little and he passed so quickly, but I know that it must seem so surreal at this point. My condolences to you and your family and may God be with you . Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm so sorry Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Oh Andy -- I'm so sorry that your Dad is gone. My heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. Going peacefully, albeit far too quickly, will bring you much comfort in the times ahead. Many people with lung cancer pass due to secondary issues that the cancer creates. Sending hugs to you today. God bless, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Oh, I'm just so sorry. I know that the speed of his passing is a horrible shock. I'm sure that he knows now about your boy. I'm sure he's even met your little ones. Prayers for stength and peace for you and your family. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am just so sorry. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Andy, My deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. Please accept support and comfort from family and friends during these difficult times. I am so sorry for the loss of you dad. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawn Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Andy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It sounds like you had a great relationship with him and you can take comfort from the fact that you had such a great pop. Wishing you and your family strength & peace at this time. God bless Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Andy, I am so sorry your Dad passed on... but, so grateful that his last day had laughter and love in it... God Bless you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I guess you can find comfort in the fact that he didn't suffer and had a great last day on this earth. I only hope that when it's time for my Mom to leave it will be like that for her. Take care and again I'm so sorry Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thank you all, believe it or not this place (Dad's Computer) has been my greiving place today. I snuck in here shortly after they took him away. Trying to take Dad's spot as the calm head today, speaking in what seems like a lot of lip service. Then I get 5 minutes to send a message to you all, read, cry like a fool....pull it together and start all over for another couple of hours. The cancer never got him, the secondary BS did. We will never know if it was a clot or stroke, etc....but Katie is right we never had to see the "ugly", his only real problem since the hospital was fatigue. god bless each of you and thanks for your kind words. Thank you Randy...Dad name was "George". Thank you for your prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsGirl Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Andy, I am so, so sorry about your beloved Dad. And naming your son after him is the greatest honor you could bestow on him...I know he would be proud. (((Andy))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Andy, I am so sorry to hear of your dear Dad's passing. Prayers for peace & strength in the coming days. wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 I need a place to post some random thoughts to get through these next few days, I don't mean to upset anyone...more of an online journal....somewhere to place my gloom other than here. Don't want to bring you all down w/me. Thursday night snowed and coated the ground and trees with a light coating of snow & a peace and beauty on Friday Morning. Dad would have loved it so much and couldn't pick a btter or more peaceful morning for him to move on......today, some of the shock is wearing off and the snow is melting away.....the world is a much grayer place to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Andy, So sorry about your Dad. My sympathy and prayers. A lot of love showed in your posts. You will see your Dad in many new situation even if he is gone, that is the way we keep them alive, thinking and talking about them. Always ears to listen to you and shoulders are also there. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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