Final update on my 100 yr old dad & my sister...

[CaptainTruth]

First, I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone who expressed words of condolence & support in response to my previous posts, they mean a lot to me. I feel like DU is my extended family.

Second, good news on my sister. She didn't have a stroke. It was apparently a combination of exhaustion from caring for my dad, low sodium levels, & the onset of pneumonia that caused her to collapse. She hit her head on a hard floor which caused a bit of bleeding that was initially interpreted as a stroke. Now the doctors say the small amount of bleeding was the result of the fall, not a stroke which caused the fall. She's doing much better & was discharged from the hospital today. She's expected to make a full recovery.

Third, my dad. After 100 years & 15 days on this Earth he passed away peacefully last night. He was in such bad shape the last few days, bedridden, unable to move, barely able to swallow anything, we all feel a sense of relief. It was a blessing that after 100 years he only had to endure such suffering for a few days.

Goodbye dad, you'll never know how much you were loved.

[dawg day]

1. I'm glad your sister is okay.

Dehydration and exhaustion...

And how lovely that your dad made it to the century mark, and that you'll have your sister there with you soon.

[Polly Hennessey]

2. To have lived one hundred years - 1921 to 2021.

I think of all the history he experienced and saw. The other plus is that he had you as his son. Your sister sounds like an angel. Your dad was lucky to have her by his side.

[Nevilledog]

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[blogslug]

4. My condolences on your father.

I am glad your sister is doing better. Be kind to yourself and let others be kind to you. ❤️

[Leith]

5. I hope it was a peaceful passing

[malaise]

6. So glad your sister is OK

[nolabear]

7. I'm glad about your sister. And I hope your father crossed easy.

A long life, loved and remembered fondly. Sounds as though he had much to be grateful for.

I hope you all get some rest and enjoy telling happy stories about your father in years to come.

[Karadeniz]

8. Your father absolutely knows how much he was loved! For a fabulous testimony to this, plug

"You want a physicist at your funeral" into the internet for a physicist's take on the survival of personal energy in accordance with the first law of thermodynamics, the one summarized by Einstein as energy cannot be created or destroyed. Everyone I've read the passage to has loved it. There's a reference to faith and that's a good excuse to remind people who raise an eyebrow at it that according to scripture, faith is not the goal but the stepping stone to committing to godly behavior and ultimately knowledge by experience.

[MontanaMama]

9. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear dad.

He must have known how much he was loved!! 100 years. Oh my.

I'm happy to hear your sister is doing well and will fully recover. You and your family have really been through it.

Blessings to all of you.

[LittleGirl]

10. My sincere condolences

My Mother is in hospice care. She is 88 and refusing treatment and it’s the end.
I am so happy you got 100 years with your parent. That’s remarkable.
RIP. 🌹

[Loryn]

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[BigmanPigman]

11. I'm glad he was around to celebrate Father's Day one more time.

[demtenjeep]

12. I lost my sister in Oct. My condolences to you and yours

As our president says:

the day will come when the memory of your loved one brings a smile before the tears!

[demtenjeep]

13. I lost my sister in Oct. My condolences to you and yours

As our president says:

the day will come when the memory of your loved one brings a smile before the tears!

[stillcool]

14. so glad your sister is on the mend

and I feel your dad was loved just by reading your words. He knows.

[SheltieLover]

15. So glad your sister is ok.

Deepest condolences on your dad's passing.

[3catwoman3]

16. I try to think of a spirit being liberated from a body that is no longer able to sustain...

...the spirit in a meaningful way. It helps ease the loss a little bit. And a sense of relief is completely understandable. My mom made it to 98, and her spirit was liberated a couple of weeks before Christmas 2020.

I had rather selfishly hoped she would make it to 100, but she got COVID and couldn't get off nasal cannula oxygen. I got to see her face-to-face once during an almost 3 week hospitalization. We had about an hour and a half together, and she was totally herself. 5 hours later, she became unresponsive and 48 hours after that, it was all over. I think after she saw me, which she had expressed as the only thing she still wanted, she decided it was time to go.

What excellent news about your sister.

DU is absolutely a family, so here is a virtual hug from afar from a virtual family member - ((((( you )))))

[orleans]

34. i love what you wrote about the spirit being liberated

and the last line about your mom--seeing you was the only thing she expressed she wanted--

i guess it reminds me of my mom (2009)

[DarthDem]

17. Oh, I'm So Sorry About Your Father, and I'm Glad Your Sister Is Okay

I hope she recovers fully. May your father RIP. He was so very lucky to have both of you.

[aggiesal]

18. I'm not crying, really! I just had to wipe my eyes to see clearer. ...

My condolences.
My oldest brother and my dad died a day apart, 11 years ago.

[gademocrat7]

19. Condolences on the loss of your dad.

Glad your sister is on the road to recovery. Take care.

[Wicked Blue]

20. I'm so sorry for your loss

[wryter2000]

21. A good ending

Condolences on the loss of your dad, but 100 years and no suffering is more than most of us can ask for. I’m glad your sister will be back with you.

[tblue37]

22. I'm sorry for your loss, but very glad your sister is okay.

[TheBlackAdder]

23. I'm sorry to hear such bad news about your father, Captain, relieved about your sister though.

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He lived an amazingly long life and helped raise some nice and caring children.

That legacy will endure.

Stay strong in these trying times. I wish your sister a speedy recovery.

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[alphafemale]

24. You described that he enjoyed his 100th birthday.

I am glad that he and you and all who loved him had that.

[cate94]

25. Happy to hear your sister is okay

It’s good your dad didn’t suffer long, but I’m sorry for your loss. I don’t care how old, it’s always hard to lose a parent.

[ProfessorGAC]

26. Take Care, Captain

Our condolences to you & your family.
Glad your sister is getting better.

[Retired Engineer Bob]

27. Your father is at peace

I’m hoping in time good memories of time spent together will be greater than the grief you now feel. It is a slow process. My dad passed on 12/23/19 after suffering a brain bleed that placed him in a memory care unit for almost a year. I still cry, as a matter of act am crying as I write this, but things are gradually getting better.

Take care CaptainTruth.

[Meowmee]

28. So sorry about the loss of your dad

I am glad he is not suffering now and he knows how loved he was.

That is wonderful news about your sister, I hope she recovers soon.

[area51]

29. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm glad your sister will be all right.

[kimbutgar]

30. I'm sorry for your loss

And I’m glad your sister is ok.

Take care

[Chicagogrl1]

31. Sending you 💚 & light

[niyad]

32. so very sorry for your loss, CT, but glad that your father did not suffer long. And so

very glad to hear that your sister will be okay. Continuing vibes for healing and comfort for all of you.

[babylonsister]

33. I'm pretty sure he knows...he wouldn't have hung out for so long

otherwise. My sincerest condolences.

[orleans]

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[Loryn]

36. Good news about your sister.

Sorry about your dad.

[summer_in_TX]

38. I am sorry you lost your dad but glad you had him so long and that he didn't

have to linger and suffer.

I'm beyond thankful for the good news about your sister!

[sprinkleeninow]

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[GulfCoast66]

40. Condolence. And glad your sister may be able to rest.

I’m glad your dad had a peaceful passing. 100 is a blessing for you.

Can’t help but feel envious as selfishly as it is. Loved my dad. He died at 55. I was 23.

May your family find peace. Sounds like you already have.

[electric_blue68]

41. So sorry about your dad, and wow the changes he experienced in 100 years!...

SO glad your sister is on the mend, and never had a stroke!

While my mom had one mini stroke, some years later she
had what appeared to be a massive stroke.
After sleeping in the hospital overnight; the doctor came to us rather astonished to me and my sister to tell us "we rehydrated her, and she blossomed like a flower".

It was summer time my mom often never drank enough water, didn't haven't the AC on and suffered severe
electrolyte Imbalances. And I know sodium (in your case, and my mom's) is an electrolyte.
While some major changes happened because of it she lived a bunch more years generally in a better state.

I hope and your sister will enjoy each other's company for years to come! 👍

[calimary]

42. Thank you for letting us share in this part of your family's journey.

A major chapter now closes. May he rest with the angels.

I’m glad for the news about your sister.

Thank you for keeping us posted on this. Heavy stuff. You must have had a lot on your mind.

[marble falls]

43. I'm glad you all three were blessed.

[Lonestarblue]

44. Such good news about your sister.

Wishing only good memories of your dad for you and your family.

[BobTheSubgenius]

45. That is about the very best outcome one could ask for from such an awful period.

Every one of us goes the way of all flesh eventually, and your father had an extraordinarily long life among people that loved him. Your sister, and you, got news as good as could be hoped for, and I feel relieved within myself, and happy for you and yours.

Thank you for the update.

[lark]

46. Condolences and congratulations at the same time.

Condolences for the loss of your dad but congratulations on a life well lived. I say this because he has family that loves him and he lasted 100 years on this hard old earth. Quite an accomplishment!

Also, wow, how wonderful that your sister really didn't have a stroke. I know (as someone who had 2 brain traumas in 6 weeks) how difficult it is to recover from these injuries, so not downplaying that. But it's not nearly as daunting as recovering and way more likely than getting a full recovery from a stroke! So yay for her, you and the entire family on this.

[CousinIT]

47. Bless the caretakers

Who often exhaust themselves caring for other family members at the expense of their own health. I'm glad your sister is OK. I hope she can get some rest now. So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Its heartbreaking to see a parent become feeble and helpless. May he rest in Peace and your memories of him at better times endure.

[frazzled]

48. It's never easy, even at 100

You know that it is time for them to go, when they can no longer live a life that is meaningful or bearable for them, but somehow, since they have been there so long, there’s a feeling that they should somehow be eternal. And you miss their presence in your life terribly.

At least that’s how I felt. My dad passed away at 100, too. On the evening of his 100th birthday (he was that kind of guy, a goal setter, and he hung on to meet his goal).

I’m very sorry for your loss, but also glad to hear your sister will be ok. May she continue to heal, and may your father’s lmemory be a blessing to you both.

[seta1950]

49. Condolences about your dad

But I’m so glad your sister is well.

[MissMillie]

50. So sorry for you loss, glad sis is doing better (n/t)

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