My Daddy died today 7/31/07

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My Daddy died today 7/31/07
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Wed, 08-01-2007 - 1:23am

I'm really confused and hurt my daddy had been battling cancer for two years now, he was ready to go. I just want you guys to think positive thought with me and for me.

Thanks,

Sweetshyme

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Wed, 08-01-2007 - 10:54am

Sweetshyme


Please accept my sympathies. You are always welcome here, but there is a Bereavement and Healing board on iVillage also. Just follow the link in my siggie.



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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 08-01-2007 - 11:20am

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Sending you many gentle hugs.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Registered: 05-22-2007
Wed, 08-01-2007 - 3:11pm

I am so sorry (((((HUGS)))). I feel your pain. My father died a little over two weeks ago on 07/13/07. He had been diagnosed 8 months ago and still shocking that we lost him so quickly. He went home with Hospice 5 weeks before his death and to be able to spend time with him taking care of him, giving him hugs and kisses, holding his hand and letting him know how much my siblings and I loved him and will always love him, those moments were so bittersweet. I still wish I had 5 more minutes to spend with him though and losing him hurts tremendously.

I still check out this board every now and then, as I now know what others are going through caring for a friend/family member who is suffering with cancer, especially if it is terminal. You never forget that special loved one, they will always be in our hearts. I feel like my daddy is still here and not gone sometimes, I talk to him sometimes in my mind. When talking about him I refer to him in present tense and not past tense and then I have to correct myself. I was telling somebody about his wonderful sense of humor and said "he has" instead of "he had". I think that is normal though.

I am on the Bereavement and Healing board too and it is great, everybody is so caring and helpful to me in such a diffult time.

Anyways, sorry to be rambling and making this a long post...just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and sending you lots of hugs...

Sue

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Wed, 08-01-2007 - 8:57pm

((((((Sweetie)))))

I am so sorry for your loss, I just lost my dad to lung cancer July 28, 2007. He was under Hospice care too and they were wonderful. They gave my dad 6 months and he lasted 6 months 2 weeks, he wanted to make sure he proved them wrong.

I see the breavement board has been suggested. I am on there alot and the ladies there are wonderful caring and supportive as they are here on this wonderful board. I have posted here too a few times, One very important thing sweetheart, take care of yourself and never never say your sorry for how you feel. Everyone grieves in their own way and on their own timetable.

Love ya
Gail
xoxoxoxoxo

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 08-02-2007 - 11:20pm

((((((((((((SUE)))))))))))))))


It is so sweet of you to drop in and help out especially when you have been through so much.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Fri, 08-03-2007 - 12:07pm

I just want to help in anyway that I can, I am not very good at advice but I like to give hugs.

So many hugs to you all...and I will be checking back from time to time since like I said I have been there and I know it is so emotionally difficult.

((((((((HUGS)))))))

Sue

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 08-03-2007 - 12:15pm
So sorry for your loss. My dad died in 1992 of kidney and heart failure. He had been sick for some time, so we expected his death. Still, it was not easy. It's been 14 years and I still miss him. Treasure the memories you have of your father, and be kind to yourself in the coming weeks and months. Hugs, Lauri