Updated: I am losing my father tomorrow...

[andylawcc]

1) it is great that your father donate his organs
2) it is even greater that you didn't take the path your father took -- you became a good father...

and I read from my Psychology Lifespan Development textbook (just had my finals today on the Middle Age and Late Adulthood chapters) the average American can live up to 80 years old, granted they are non-smoker, non heavy-drinker, and lead a healthy life. and to extend that even further, do excercise, walk up the stair, walk around the block, whatever, just do something, I can't stress how helpful excersie can do to a person biologically and mentally. a healthy diet and interpersonal relationship (friends and such) can help too.

but, I believe this phrase sums it up well,
"It is not about adding years to your life, it's adding life to your years."

be happy.

 

[Azraele]

My concolences.

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

Surely not an easy thing to go through, God bless you and your family.

 

[Cyberian]

May God bless you all,

 

[Brutuskend]

Man, what can one say other than I'm sorry for your loss.
And it's good that you are on good terms with him.

I should call my dad..............

 

[MichaelD]

To have him pass on suddenly is a very difficult thing to do. I am waiting for my Dad to die. He's a vegetable. He got hit with Parkinson's AND Alzheimer's Diseases within two years of each other...I didn't think that was possible.

He is breathing on his own and that's about it. He has a feeding tube implanted thru his abdomen, wears a diaper and can't speak, move and is basically completely unresponsive to outside stimuli. He's been that way for two years, now. He can't sit up, move his legs, speak at all or even smile. There is zero recognition in his eyes...when they're open.

For about two years before the paralysis/feeding tube incidents, he didn't know who his wife or his two sons were...and could barely stand on his own.

It's been very sad to watch him deteriorate like sand being washed off a beach by the ocean. I was never close w/my Dad. He did a lot of things to my brother and I and indirectly to Mom that I've never really forgiven him for. But you move on, you know?

Sorry...didn't mean to yap like that...your post caught my eye, big-time...I clicked and clicked and clicked and clicked until it popped onto the screen. Your father is donating his organs...God bless him as he passes on the gift of life to others who would not have life anymore if it weren't for is selfless donation.

Be well, Doggiedog; you Dad is going to a much better place. Take solace that he didn't suffer. Try to think of it that way...I know it doesn't lessen the sledgehammer shock, but mentally, it's a good thing for you and your family. God bless.

 

[Thegonagle]

Man, oh man!

Good luck and best wishes to you, and prayers, if you're into that.

 

[Adul]

 

[StageLeft]

Goodluck with things - that really sucks

 

[Angrymarshmello]

I'm sorry to hear that

 

[linuxboy]

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.



though I now cry
and shed these salty tears
know that all die
know too that ther'e great Cheers !

Pav

 

[aznmist]

emoticon says it all...

 

[Mday]

I am sorry to hear that DD. I am glad you did make peace with him =)

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=(

 

[roncarter]

You will be in my thoughts... Stay strong!...

 

[KennyTheGreat]

sorry

 

[Aquaman]

Sorry to hear of your lose

Condolensces,
Aquaman

 

[wnied]

My Sincere Condolences To You And Your Family For Your Loss.

~wnied~

 

[Mucman]

Awe man that's tough I am sorry for your loss, but I am happy you can let him go on a good note!

 

[Evadman]

Sad, but happy that you are at pease, and it was not sudden.

 

[luvya]

Be strong, man!!

 

[DAPUNISHER]

I wish you and your's the best as you deal with this horrible crisis

 

[Zim Hosein]

My condolences Doggiedog

 

[b0mbrman]

My condolences to you and your family

 

[eplebnista]

My condolences.

 

[chickendinner]

That blows.