Some really bad news about dad

[diyjake]

I am very sorry to hear about your dad! I still have both of my parents but lost a aunt and uncle within the last few years and it wasn't not easy, losing a parent would be even harder and I know one day it will come.

The best thing that helped us get through the tough times was God, Church and Family. If your dad and you are Christians, that will be the best help because we as people are poor comforters but prayers and time does help a lot.

Enjoy every minute that you can with him!

 

[Leo99]

We're only on this Earth for a short time. We'll all on the same train. Some get off and earlier stops but we're all getting off sooner or later.

Get all the finances and legal stuff in order now. Take advantage of the good days and create more good memories.

 

[stockrex]

Prayers for you and for your family brother, take some time and spend it with your mother, one mistake I made when my dad passed was not realizing the impact on my mother and be there for her.
Take care of yourself too, it take time to grieve and work through the emotions.

 

[Papa Bear]

Our town, Leamington, has a new hospice and it is a Godsend. The patient and the family is well looked after through the process.
There are lots of folks who have been through it and are going through it, your local hospice can help you get in touch with them.

Prayers of Grace and acceptance sent.

Hospice is in my sig .. along with recovery.

Bob

 

[Onetor]

Sorry....

 

[KrisZ]

Sorry to hear about your dad.

 

[StevieC]

Appreciate all the sentiments.

 

[OVERKILL]

So sorry to hear Stevie! Hugs from us to you and our thoughts are with you.

 

[anndel]

Prayin' for a miracle bro!

 

[tcp71]

My father passed away from cancer that attacked the bone in his skull in March of 2017. There had been a lot of radiation attempts and other treatments, but there came a time when it just didn't respond any more. It will be a very hard time and your strength will be a lifeline for your mother. Support them both, because, if my experience is any indication, your dad will worry about how it affects your mom more than himself.

Just be there and provide the help you can and enjoy the time you have with him. take a notebook and have some conversations with him about his life. Write them down and you will have memories that keep him with you always.

There is no easy way in this one. I'm so very sorry.

When the time comes, tell him you love him and that it's not his job to take care of things anymore. That he can let go.

 

[buster]

I'm very sorry you are going through this. Spend as much time as possible with him. Stay close to friends and family. Talk and socialize.

 

[Bobaloo22]

Praying that things are not unbearable for you and your family. So Sad, I miss my Dad every day.

 

[spasm3]

Sorry to hear that. If he is able to travel spend time with them NOW. Do something with both of them you will all enjoy and remember. Even a short trip or something together.

 

[Kjmack]

Im going through the same thing right now . Nothing i can say will ease the suffering .Spend time with him and try to talk about good times . I tear up alot when im alone , not in front of him . I couldn't have had a bettet dad if i ordered one up , i do wish he was tuffer on me in certain ways , but i never wanted to disappoint him so i tried to behave lol .My dad is my best friend . Sorry for you .

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted by Kjmack
Im going through the same thing right now . Nothing i can say will ease the suffering .Spend time with him and try to talk about good times . I tear up alot when im alone , not in front of him . I couldn't have had a bettet dad if i ordered one up , i do wish he was tuffer on me in certain ways , but i never wanted to disappoint him so i tried to behave lol .My dad is my best friend . Sorry for you .

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way about mine. Honestly he is a hero of a dad and I don't mean that lightly. I haven't met anyone quite like him in how kind he is, level headed, and just an amazing father to his kids. He worked hard to get where he is in life being an poor immigrant from Italy that didn't even speak the language when he arrived. He didn't let that stop him. He went to college and then got his mechanics license after that, and then opened up a couple gas stations with shops attached. Then later went on to work for one of the Big-3 so we would have benefits as kids and some sort of pension for himself. He took early retirement from there but still worked on the side almost full time hours. Made sure we had everything we need and the very best where possible. Now that I'm older I was really getting to enjoy him being my friend and less my dad as it were when I was a kid. We get along great and have much the same sense of humor and I will sincerely miss him when the day comes. I'm gonna stop here before I turn into a mess.

But thanks to you and everyone. Really.

 

[cjcride]

Sorry to hear that Stevie

Hang in there

 

[Malo83]

My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family, I lost my father 4 yrs ago from lung cancer, it's hard but stay strong, find strength and peace in Prayer.

 

[97f150]

Ill keep you and your family in my thoughts. I lost my dad to small cell lung cancer in 2011. Its not an easy thing to watch for sure. I live 8 hours away from where he did. During those 9 months I spent as much time as I could with him. Take lots of pictures of the 2 of you together, do it now before his health totally tanks, discuss everything you've wanted to with him.. Stay as strong as you can for your mom, especially since you mentioned that your siblings live in a different country.

 

[Shannow]

Stevie,
Lost my MIL to cancer, horribly, and my Dad suddenly over the course of the worst day of my life.

Don't let yourself have an opportunity to kick yourself later for the things that you didn't say or do.

Our thoughts are with you.

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted by Shannow
Stevie,
Lost my MIL to cancer, horribly, and my Dad suddenly over the course of the worst day of my life.

Don't let yourself have an opportunity to kick yourself later for the things that you didn't say or do.

Our thoughts are with you.

I'm sorry for your loss. I appreciate the kind words and advice.