Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, ideas and offers. My Dad passed away Thursday afternoon a little before 3 pm. He was more than ready to go. The surgeon gave a last ditch effort to clear up some "problems" on Wednesday night but it was worse than anyone imagined so they patched him up, gave him a 30% chance to survive the night and sure enough my Dad continued to fight. In the end it was best for Dad to let him go. He would have hated what he woke up with and what he would have gone through. He would have been pissed. We all had plenty of time with him and each other and he was kept heavily sedated and not in any pain. He passed away with my mom, my sisters, my brother, 2 sons in law who knew him as their father and me, holding his hands and rubbing his shoulders and telling him that we loved him and mom was OK. It was a lovely way to go, everyone should be so lucky. I can't say enough for the kindness that the nurses and Drs gave to our family throughout his fight. We are all doing well. We are a very silly family, especially my brother.
Originally Posted By smedley Sending you all sympathies and thoughts amazedncal2, sounds like you have a great family to support each other through this.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy My thoughts are with you and your family, amazedncal2... (((HUGS)))
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo (((((((amazedncal2))))))) I feel for your loss. He was a very lucky man, and with the love that was there, you should have a lot of support. All our sympathy.
Originally Posted By bloona My thoughts are with you too. You sound a brilliantly close family ,Im sure you will find each others support very helpful, now more than ever. x
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. It's good that you and your family are able to be together at this time.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I am thinking of you amazedncal2. What a lovely way to go indeed. Silly families are best at times like these. ((((HUGS))) to you and yours.
Originally Posted By trailsend How wonderful for life to slip on while the ones you love are there with you. That's the way it should be. My prayers are for you and your family and your Mom for energy, strength and peace during this time.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I am sorry to hear about yout Dad. I hope you are doing ok amazedncal2.We are all there for you.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 My thoughts and prayers to your family and you Amazed! I'm glad you are feeling at ease with how your dad passed. If you feel the need to talk, please don't hesitate to look me up. Take care of yourself and let yourself heal at your own pace. God bless your father.
Originally Posted By LilliBelle I am deeply sorry for your loss. When my mom passed, I was right there with her, as you were with your dad, telling her I'd be all right and how much I loved her. It was a blessing to be with her at the end of the wonderful miracle of life. God Bless you and your family. I am thinking of you.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I'm glad the end was peaceful for your dad and that there is such great family support. Please, please continue to share your feelings here if it helps. You and your family remain in my prayers.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka My condolences, amazed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you all feel at peace.
Originally Posted By friendofdd I am praying that you and your family will feel God's comfort in this time of grief.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 ((((Nan)))) I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes reading this. And they aren't entirely sad, but definitely moved! I'm so sorry you've lost him, but I'm glad he is no longer suffering, is in a better place, and that you all got to say goodbye. As you said, we should all be so lucky to go like that. These months to come will be very challenging, as a number of LPers (along with your non-LP friends) can tell you. If you ever need an "anonymous" place to unload without burdening the rest of your family, we are always here. My prayers are with you and your family! Diane
Originally Posted By MissCandice I am a bit teared up too but like others here, I am glad it was a peaceful death. That really comforted me when my dad died (massive heart attack in his sleep). I was able to at least be glad it was as painfree as possible. I am also glad that the doctors and nurses were so helpful for you guys. Come here any time to vent, we are all here for you.
