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
(32,811 posts)Tetrachloride
(7,826 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
(3,737 posts)Walleye
(30,996 posts)babylonsister
(171,048 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
(113,037 posts)💐🕯💐
livetohike
(22,133 posts)May your memories and the stories you tell comfort you today and every day .
chowder66
(9,065 posts)OAITW r.2.0
(24,393 posts)These moments are never easy.....
Going to Canada
(169 posts)Grieve deeply. Take time for yourself.
TygrBright
(20,755 posts)madashelltoo
(1,696 posts)And encouragement for the family and friends.
GentryDixon
(2,948 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
(4,385 posts)StarryNite
(9,442 posts)There are no adequate words.
flying_wahini
(6,588 posts)dchill
(38,462 posts)hibbing
(10,095 posts)Not sure how his quality of life was later in life, but that is a long life.
Peace
Bayard
(22,035 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,719 posts)kozar
(2,105 posts)Peaceful vibes being sent
KozandLilBit
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)LoisB
(7,194 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
(50,934 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(175,729 posts)yonder
(9,662 posts)highplainsdem
(48,957 posts)Fla Dem
(23,624 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
(28,787 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
(55,144 posts)May he rest in peace.
flying-skeleton
(696 posts)Please accept my family's condolences for your loss. May he rest in peace.
MuseRider
(34,103 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
(36,009 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,444 posts)samnsara
(17,615 posts)tavernier
(12,374 posts)Dads dont go away. I know. I lost mine some years back.
❤️
pandr32
(11,572 posts)Your Dad had a long life and I hope he gifted you many wonderful memories and life lessons.
Peace.
orleans
(34,043 posts)my mom was born in 1923 also.
i lost her thirteen years ago.
i'm very sorry for your loss. take care.
cate94
(2,810 posts)May he Rest In Peace.
CaptainTruth
(6,582 posts)benfranklin1776
(6,443 posts)Sending you comforting thoughts in this difficult time.
gademocrat7
(10,651 posts)On the loss of your beloved dad.
Mad_Dem_X
(9,553 posts)AllyCat
(16,174 posts)Wicked Blue
(5,826 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)JudyM
(29,225 posts)So sorry, this is such a hard time. Wishing you comfort.
MontanaMama
(23,297 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
(60,013 posts)blueknight73
(295 posts)Peace be with you
Hamlette
(15,411 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
(840 posts)Maraya1969
(22,474 posts)MLAA
(17,266 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
(2,124 posts)Upthevibe
(8,030 posts)Positive vibes and love to you and your family....
dawn5651
(603 posts)niyad
(113,213 posts)for you, lean as hard as you need.
Raster
(20,998 posts)Solly Mack
(90,762 posts)I'm sorry for your loss.
Demovictory9
(32,443 posts)c-rational
(2,590 posts)live love laugh
(13,095 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,582 posts)How terribly sad. Take care of yourself, please.
70sEraVet
(3,483 posts)Scottie Mom
(5,812 posts)kimbutgar
(21,103 posts)Sounds like he was a fighter and at 101 thats a full life.
murielm99
(30,724 posts)He did have a long life and a great kid.
DinahMoeHum
(21,783 posts)The_REAL_Ecumenist
(715 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
(2,424 posts)I know words don't really help, but you and your family are in my thoughts. Peace.
Rhiannon12866
(205,074 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
(51,280 posts)Take care of you, dear dweller
(((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
cayugafalls
(5,639 posts)summer_in_TX
(2,727 posts)Losing your dad at any age isn't easy.
applegrove
(118,577 posts)BlueMTexpat
(15,366 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
(22,628 posts)appalachiablue
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imavoter
(646 posts)Remember your self care