Bereavement
Related: About this forumMy Dad ... 1923-2022. (edit)
Last edited Wed Jul 20, 2022, 11:14 PM - Edit history (1)
My dad passed away last nite in his sleep.
He got covid again on the 12th ...(I think it was his 4th infection)
his health directives were no intubation, no hospital, DNR ... his last several days were on morphine for pain and lorazepam for anxiety. He was allowed to slip the binds of this life in peace. He would have been 99 in September...
take care everyone, covid still sux
I will be stepping away for a bit, checking in occasionally
Thanks in advance for kind words and thoughts
Ive come back to edit in this pic of my Dad
Ive always called it The Barefoot Sailor its sentimental to me as its one that my Dad sent my Mom before he shipped out in WWII, to the Philippines
They met when he was working in the Charleston SC shipyard, became engaged before he shipped out.
On the back she had written several sentences, but it was glued into an album, and when removed 6 black felt dots from where it was glued to the page remain.
What I can read :
San Diego
and he
wear shoes
wasnt that an
I think this is the cutest picture of him yet
and all
And he came back, they married and thus my sibs and I.
I want to thank you all for the warm wishes and heartfelt messages, and am humbled by your thoughtful words
I do love my DU family !
✌🏻
onecaliberal
(32,489 posts)Tetrachloride
(7,728 posts)Were here 24 hours
sazemisery
(2,608 posts)Losing a parent is hard, regardless of how long a life they lived. After 3 years, I still go to dial my father's phone # when I have something I want to share with him.
skylucy
(3,734 posts)Walleye
(30,729 posts)babylonsister
(170,964 posts)your time of grief.
Atticus
(15,124 posts)parent, but it is my view that although the people we love eventually die, the love lives on.
That is how I still deal with the loss of my Mom and Dad.
MerryHolidays
(7,715 posts)blm
(112,920 posts)💐🕯💐
livetohike
(22,084 posts)May your memories and the stories you tell comfort you today and every day .
chowder66
(9,011 posts)OAITW r.2.0
(23,862 posts)These moments are never easy.....
Going to Canada
(169 posts)Grieve deeply. Take time for yourself.
TygrBright
(20,733 posts)madashelltoo
(1,685 posts)And encouragement for the family and friends.
GentryDixon
(2,944 posts)Regardless of age, it is never easy. I lost my parents when they were in their mid 80's. Lots of wonderful memories of lives well lived, even after these many years. 🥰
Backseat Driver
(4,339 posts)StarryNite
(9,366 posts)There are no adequate words.
flying_wahini
(6,529 posts)dchill
(38,324 posts)hibbing
(10,076 posts)Not sure how his quality of life was later in life, but that is a long life.
Peace
Bayard
(21,807 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,632 posts)kozar
(2,037 posts)Peaceful vibes being sent
KozandLilBit
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)LoisB
(7,079 posts)health directives.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)He certainly lived a long life and saw a lot of changes in all those years. Too bad some of them were COVID.
Scrivener7
(50,774 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(175,700 posts)yonder
(9,631 posts)highplainsdem
(48,732 posts)Fla Dem
(23,354 posts)Such a shame he had to suffer through 4 infections.
May he rest in peace.
Condolences to you and all that loved him.
barbtries
(28,703 posts)I'm glad he didn't have to go fighting for breath in an induced coma. Peace and love to you and your loved ones.
William769
(55,124 posts)May he rest in peace.
flying-skeleton
(694 posts)Please accept my family's condolences for your loss. May he rest in peace.
MuseRider
(34,060 posts)I am so sorry to see this but you all did the right things. He went like he wanted and peacefully. (((HUGS))) I wish there was more than this to offer. Take your time and ask if you need anything.
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ancianita
(35,816 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,280 posts)samnsara
(17,572 posts)tavernier
(12,322 posts)Dads dont go away. I know. I lost mine some years back.
❤️
pandr32
(11,447 posts)Your Dad had a long life and I hope he gifted you many wonderful memories and life lessons.
Peace.
orleans
(33,987 posts)my mom was born in 1923 also.
i lost her thirteen years ago.
i'm very sorry for your loss. take care.
cate94
(2,797 posts)May he Rest In Peace.
CaptainTruth
(6,546 posts)benfranklin1776
(6,427 posts)Sending you comforting thoughts in this difficult time.
gademocrat7
(10,623 posts)On the loss of your beloved dad.
Mad_Dem_X
(9,522 posts)AllyCat
(16,039 posts)Wicked Blue
(5,767 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)JudyM
(29,122 posts)So sorry, this is such a hard time. Wishing you comfort.
MontanaMama
(23,242 posts)I will keep you and yours in my heart. Losing a parent is so hard. My dad died in 2011 and I miss him every single day.
NewHendoLib
(59,940 posts)blueknight73
(295 posts)Peace be with you
Hamlette
(15,394 posts)your post reminded me of my dad's death. It has been nearly 20 years but I still miss him.
May your memories help keep him with you.
Nululu
(833 posts)Maraya1969
(22,441 posts)MLAA
(17,165 posts)My Dad passed last October at 92 and thankfully he too left us with no pain under hospice care for liver cancer. He chose quality over quantity by refusing cancer treatment for his late stage liver cancer and left us on his own terms after, per him, 92 great years. Hope you find some comfort in your Dads leaving on his own terms.
💗💗💗💗💗💗
virgdem
(2,119 posts)Upthevibe
(7,884 posts)Positive vibes and love to you and your family....
dawn5651
(601 posts)niyad
(112,440 posts)for you, lean as hard as you need.
Raster
(20,996 posts)Solly Mack
(90,740 posts)I'm sorry for your loss.
Demovictory9
(32,324 posts)c-rational
(2,581 posts)live love laugh
(13,009 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,432 posts)How terribly sad. Take care of yourself, please.
70sEraVet
(3,430 posts)Scottie Mom
(5,812 posts)kimbutgar
(20,882 posts)Sounds like he was a fighter and at 101 thats a full life.
murielm99
(30,657 posts)He did have a long life and a great kid.
DinahMoeHum
(21,737 posts)The_REAL_Ecumenist
(713 posts)from the deepest part of my heart, I send condolences to you and the rest of your family, the friends who knew & loved your papa, may his memory & the gifts of his wisdom, life lessons, kindness, guidance & love & the very blessing of his life be the means to turn your grief & tears into lovely memories that bring back a twinkle of mirth & chuckles whenever yiu talk about him.
Again,
My deepest, most heartfelt sympathies & Warmest Regards, Dweller to you, Family & friends
Trueblue Texan
(2,372 posts)I know words don't really help, but you and your family are in my thoughts. Peace.
Rhiannon12866
(203,041 posts)Losing a parent is such a profound loss no matter the age or reason. Take care of yourself and wishing you comfort in your memories and peace to your family...
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)UpInArms
(51,253 posts)Take care of you, dear dweller
(((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
cayugafalls
(5,631 posts)summer_in_TX
(2,685 posts)Losing your dad at any age isn't easy.
applegrove
(118,024 posts)BlueMTexpat
(15,350 posts)My father also served with the US Navy in the South Pacific during WWII.
Your dad has likely been welcomed by many of his buddies, along with those of his loved ones who preceded him.
The picture is adorable.
All my condolences to you and yours!
littlemissmartypants
(22,418 posts)appalachiablue
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imavoter
(646 posts)Remember your self care