If you're a regular reader, you've probably noticed that I've not written a post in a few weeks. We received very bad news about my father the week prior to halloween... he's terminally ill and doesn't have much longer to live. My parents live about 4 hours from all of us (being my sibs and I). This is a very bad situation and we decided that it made sense to relocate him to a nursing care center closer to us. This process took almost a full week and my life has been a whirlwind ever since. Please excuse my absense while I spend this time with my Dad and the rest of the family and support my Mom through it all.
I never really thought about how this would impact me when the time came. My Dad has always been someone I looked up to, someone with strength and a very big heart. Someone who worked hard for his family and gave us values and honesty and all the things we needed - even if we didn't realize it. I'm not ready to say goodbye and it's more difficult than I ever could of imagined. I will spend every available moment with him, it's the least I can do after all he's done for me.
I wish everyone well. Thanks for reading.
Bless your heart, so sorry to hear of your pain. I am glad that you are able to have him close for now. I had the blessing of my dad and my husband being home to the end.
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Frances
Spending all your time with your dad right now is the most important thing. My God bless your family, and please know that you and your family will be in my prayers!
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I am so sorry to hear this news, Cindy. I will keep your dad, you, and your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOf course you should spend every moment you can with your Dad. Prayers are headed your way.
ReplyDeleteCindy, so sorry to hear about your Dad & what all of you must be going through right now. Just take each moment that you have with him & cherish it. Give him all of the hugs you can & let him know how much he means to you. My prayers & thoughts will be with you, your Dad/Mom & the family. And may the Good Lord be with each of you now & in the days to come.
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What a wonderful thing that you can spend this time with your mama and your daddy. May the love in your family grow ever-stronger throughout all eternity. My prayers are with you. ~ Yaya
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Cindy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family throughout these most difficult times. Spending every minute that you can with your Dad is most important - all of us will be here supporting you.
ReplyDeleteCindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, I have ancestors from Lancashire and from Ireland, too... I also received similar news to yours almost exactly one year earlier. My beloved father passed away on March 2, 2009. I was devastated; having the small amount of advance warning was tough, but likely better than if he just had a heart attack and was gone immediately. Just be thankful to have been blessed with him for all of your years to present, and know that all he has taught you will be with you for all eternity. God Bless you and your familiy.
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I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. Be with him as much as you can. My thoughts will be with you.
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ReplyDeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your dad. My mom recently went through the same thing with both her mom and dad in the last year. Both of them were sick and died within six months of finding out they were sick. I really hope you are able to make the most of the time you have left. On a happier note, I've awarded you the Kreativ Blogger Award. You can pick it up here:
http://jennifergenealogy.blogspot.com/2009/11/kreativ-blogger-award.html
I am so sorry to hear about this. Saying goodbye to a parent is most difficult. Please spend as much time with him as you are able too. God bless.
ReplyDeleteYou have the opportunity to be with your father please take it. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you to help you along this journey.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear the news about your father, I'm glad you were able to find a home closer to you so you can spend more time with him.
ReplyDeleteCindy, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. It will be a time of trial and tears, and one which you will look back on and remember for all of your days. Be there for your Mom and Dad. Your love for one another will sustain you.
ReplyDelete"Sometimes there are no words, only love"~unknown
ReplyDeleteBig hug
My thoughts are with you and the family. We are here if you need anything.
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Julie
I'm sorry about your dad. Treasure the time you have left.
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