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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 1, 2007 20:20:05 GMT -5
Was called by the Hospice today. Father is in the active stage of dying. Could be a few hours or a few days. He has a pacemaker, which is a good/bad thing right now, because it is probably the only thing keeping his heart pumping to keep him alive. His breathing is VERY labored, has a fever, and eyes are glazed.
I DID go see him. Said all I needed to say. Stayed a few hours to talk with my siblings. My wife stayed there, and is still not home.
I left and went to the gym. Strange that I felt more comfort at the gym. Me and my iron.
NO further news.
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Post by youngblood on Feb 1, 2007 20:41:08 GMT -5
Hey Frank, I must have kept missing your other thread, but I just read up on the original post, and now now how you feel. I, myself, am also estranged from my mother. I've seen her twice in a 16 year period. Once went 13 years with no physical sighting of her, and that was broken by a trip to Hawaii where she once again broke my trust. I'm in a similar situation with you. If I got word that my mom was in the same situation your father is in, I'm not sure what I would feel (till I get the "official" news that it actually has happened), but I'm guessing it's along the same lines as your feelings. And like you, I would probably also feel more as one with the iron that with my mom. I've had neighbors try to explain to me the situation we're in, and they were once in the same position. But it didn't get through then, and not sure if it ever will. Sorry to hear of this, however, and hope that you do find some peace in all of it. (Sorry, not too good at this sort of thing  ) |
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Post by BigMikeReed on Feb 1, 2007 22:34:02 GMT -5
Hey there man:
Sorry to hear about your Dad's deteriorating even further but I really think that you made the right choice to go so that you have no regrets. Also good that you were able to be there with family for a while.
WHat else can I say.... take care of yourself man.
Mike
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