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Old 11-04-2010, 10:57 PM   #1
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My Father Passed This Morning

Hi gang. Sorry to have to start a sombre thread but I just needed a place to just put to words what's going on in my head and my heart. Have got to be strong for the family so I just need somewhat of an outlet.

It has yet to really sink in. Am not sure what to do from here on in. Was with him in his hospital room most of the day up to the point when the nurses alerted me. It was 3am when they woke me and I saw my dad. I was next to him and I didn't even know. I stayed up til about 1am before I turned in. Before that I made sure he was comfortable and kissed his forehead and told him I loved him and asked him to relax and hang in there. I'd like to think he went home peacefully in his sleep. I'm just sorry we weren't with him at his final breath.

He was always a strong man. A very reserved yet determined individual. He worked hard to provide a good life for us even though he struggled with his health. Being in one of the toughest line of work he walked on, even with a bad leg, but he never quit. Right up to the point when he had a stroke 16 some years ago. And even when his conditioned worsened up til the brink of death, he refused to give up, although physically paralysed.

I guessed he finally called it a day after seeing that we were finally struggling to cope with his ever demanding needs. For 16 years, it was my Mom's strength & devotion that kept the whole family going. My other brother and myself did backup support although the eldest children was never really there.

There's still a lot of jumbled up words in me but I gotta run. Gotta handle death registration and make funeral arrangements.

Yet to sink in. Will probably hit hard when it does.

Thanks for putting up with a man in grief
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:25 PM   #2
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Sorry to hear about this, but at least his pain and suffering is over.
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:25 PM   #3
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My condolences Derek

Sounds like your pop was a very hard working family man.
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:25 PM   #4
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Wow I'm thinking of you in this tough time Derek. Anything I can do, or even a shoulder to cry on, just let me know Your forum family is here for you whenever you need us

RIP.
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:46 PM   #5
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I am very sorry for you loss it a very hard thing to deal with but you know hes no longer in pain or does not suffer any longer and that he's at peace. It's hard to let go of those we love even when it might be better for them after a long illness.
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:55 PM   #6
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Sorry to hear this man, hang in there.
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Old 11-05-2010, 12:00 AM   #7
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I'm sorry to hear this Derek. My condolences to you and your family.
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Old 11-05-2010, 12:05 AM   #8
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I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Stay strong and celebrate his life.
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Old 11-05-2010, 12:10 AM   #9
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Derek I am soo sorry for your loss. We are here if you need us.
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Old 11-05-2010, 12:51 AM   #10
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Very sorry to hear this, the only thing I can say is that he is finally free from his paralysis, and he can truly be at peace now. You and your family will be in my thoughts and in my prayers.
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