qwertyMike
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:29 AM
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I got THE call from Ireland |
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I often wondered why DU-ers did this. Now I know.
My Dad (85) fell, broke his collar bone - no stroke. This is a guy who, until last year, was playing golf, rode a bike, no TV, listened to opera all the time.
I knew it would come.
Worst thing when I talked to his doctor was that he hadn't been taking care of himself hygienically. That broke my heart. This is a man who wears a tie for breakfast every day.
So I'm going home in a day or two. I plan to be there for as long as it takes.
Thanks
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Nicholas D Wolfwood
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:30 AM
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1. My best wishes to you and your father. |
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:30 AM
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We're all pulling for you and your dad!
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:36 AM
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I went through this with my Mom a few years ago and it's extremely hard.
Be sure to get some support - either from a group or hospice - they helped me so much.
Peace to you and your family.
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qwertyMike
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:37 AM
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I'm going home to tend to him. He gave me so much.
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:38 AM
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Love and prayers go out to your dad and the whole family.
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:39 AM
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6. Best wishes to you and your family |
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And don't let your Dad sleep in a bed, a recliner only. I've had two broken collarbones, and if you sleep in a bed, you could roll over onto the damaged side and rebreak the bone. Thus a recliner, it prevents rolling in your sleep.
I hope you get things worked out, best of luck.
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Wed Sep-22-04 09:42 AM
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7. Take care of yourself, too....my thoughts are with your family. |
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It is very easy to forget about yourself when things like this happen...don't forget to eat and sleep. Best wishes to all of you.
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qwertyMike
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:16 AM
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8. Haven't eaten or slept much |
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So much emotion.
Calling ex-wives and so on. They love him.
BTW he was a card carrying member of the Communist Party. Thought that would cheer you up. I was handing out fliers in Belfast during the Cuban Missile crisis. 1961 - I was 16
Best line from then:
"Are you a Protestant or a Catholic Communist?"
You had to answer correctly or you got a 'Belfast Handshake'.
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:24 AM
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Is that something like "Irish Confetti"?
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qwertyMike
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:33 AM
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They gave you a head butt
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:29 AM
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10. My best wishes to you and your family. |
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You father sounds like such a dignified man, who obviously raised a wonderful family. Please take care.
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qwertyMike
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:35 AM
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Edited on Wed Sep-22-04 10:36 AM by qwertyMike
He told me he was in tears after a speech Bill Clinton gave in Belfast about 5 yrs ago. Quarter of a million people attended.
This from an old cynic.
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:31 AM
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11. Bless you for going home |
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You and your family will be in my prayers... take care.
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:31 AM
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and all our best to you, your dad, and the rest of your family.
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Wed Sep-22-04 10:34 AM
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14. You will be in our thoughts |
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