My dad is back in the hospital he has congested heart failure and his lungs are completely covered in scar tissue and plaque and the Doctors have said they can do nothing so they recommend hospice for the said he has six months to live so my Mom and sisters talked to the hospice people on Tuesday so please pray for me and my whole family My Dad died on 8-12-12 a few minutes before 5.00 A.M it was very peaceful
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12 years ago. Rating: 26 | |
I went through this with my grandfather. He lived with me for the last 5 years of his life. He died at home where he wanted to be. Hospice came by every morning to check on him. My strength during this time came from being with him and taking care of him. My focus was making the last of his days all about him, his needs and comfort. I wanted him to be better and the only way that could happen was for me to let him go to where he would be better and love him enough to not want to selfishly keep him with me. There's no way to make losing a loved one easier except to love them and give them exactly what they need. Be with your dad as much as you can. Do not give yourself reason to regret missing a minute with him if you have that minute to give. Do not regret minutes missed because your life and needs are important too. He will want you to take care of yourself and your life's needs to. For the family, be there for each other for it's in the giving that you will receive the strength you need to endure this. All my best to you and yours and most especially your dad.
12 years ago. Rating: 22 | |
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, whovin. I hope your dad can be comfortable and as pain-free as possible during his hospice, and that you and your family spend as much time with him as possible, sharing happier times. Prayers for all.
12 years ago. Rating: 15 | |
Lost my step-father recently. We all lose a special person in our life at one point. We grieve and wish that we had spent more time together. We regret not having said how we felt towards them and how much they really meant to us and the positive impact they've had on our lives. Your dad is still with you, make time for the two of you, see him often. Hold his hand and tell him you love him and all the other things that were never said prior to his illness. You still have time to do this, do it now, as many of us never had that opportunity.
I wish you and your family well and may the good memories outweigh your grief.
12 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
I’ve come to know you through your art on akaqa. I have a lump in my throat and feel such sadness for you. I know you have a difficult road ahead of you. I know you will come out of it. I know your dad will be safe.
I am thinking of you and I wish the best for you.
Hospice helped me when my mom died. The people who work there are caring and kind...............
12 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Here a update on my Dad his lungs are giving just enough oxygen for his heart and brain and kidneys he at times he don't know were he is and he is having hallucinations and the hospice nurse told us it is just a few days for he hardly eats at all pray that he has peace and lucid moments so we can talk together so please keep on praying for us:) My Dad Died on 8-12-12
12 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
“Somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows.” From I Believe.
My Dad is doing ok there are no more copays for his medications which is a really big help for they where costly the nurse aid shall be coming 3 times a week to help my Mom with bathing him and the nurse she helping organiize Ihope I wrote this right I am using a laptop I can hardly see the the screen keep praying for us all whovin:)
12 years ago. Rating: 2 | |