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Location: Fayetteville, NC | talk about an unfortunate turn and unplesant trip. i leave in the morning to go to Tyler,Texas to see my father one last time before theyturn off his life support. He has had his ups and down since his heart surgury June 2nd, but the doctors have been unable to wean him off the respirator. as of 48 hours ago dad deeloped a severe bacterial infection in his lungs and is unable to get any nourishment from teh feeding tube. it appears to be sompley runnning throu hime and his body is holding nothing. just this past weekend he had a teriffic
weekend and was alert and appeaerd to communicate well by nodding his head or shaking his head in response. The doctors have said that the family is fighting a loosing battle the longer he lays in teh hospital bed. My heart is heavy..I'm not ready to let him go. i don't guess anyone ever is when it comes to a parent.
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Location: East Tennessee | Steve,
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. It's always hard to let go of someone you love.
Wanted to let you know you and your family are in our prayers.
Today is the day I lost my Dad 14 years ago. I'm going to get out my Elite 12 string He gave me and play his favorite song.
God Bless. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I feel for you Steve. It was a simular situation for my Father 10 years ago. And now when I meet with the nurses where my Mom is at the phrase "letting nature take it's course" is being used.
Look to your faith to help you through these times. |
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Location: Midland, MI | Steve-
Thoughts, prayers and positive vibes headed your way. Fortunately, I haven't had to deal with the death of a parent. Yet. We lost a son, though, and I can't imagine your situation is any easier than that. Faith, family and friends.
Peace. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | He'll stay with you after he's gone, Steve. Good you can be with him at the end. |
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Location: Central Florida | Steve,
My heart and prayers go out to you. I was in the same place you are just a year and a half ago. I was with my dad when he passed. As Mark said, he'll still be with you after he's gone. It's never easy to let go, and you never really stop missing them. But the memories grow sweeter and fonder every day. Safe travel, Steve, and peace to you and your family. God bless you. |
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Location: Hiram, Georgia | Steve, thanks for sharing what you and your family are going thru. My dad passed away in very simular circumstances, 4 years ago. Much of what I do today is dedicated to his memory, He encouraged me in my faith and my playing (gave me my 1st & 2nd guitars). Sometimes I just miss him so much, but I know he's in heaven now cheering me on. I'm going to join Gospel Guitar Guy now and play one for my dad and yours. We're praying for you and your family, God Bless you. |
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Location: Canton (Detroit), MI | Steve, prayers for you and your family. I went through a similar situation with my mother 17 years ago.
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Steve, I will be praying for you and all your family, too; we lost our dad a year ago this month, so I also know only too well this particularly difficult valley of the shadow. My dad always seemed so strong and invincible to me--he could fix absolutely anything; it was so hard to see him struggling with something he couldn't. As hard as it was to let him go, we were glad for his sake when the pain was finally over.
--Karen
The menagerie: G-1111-4, CE868-LX-4, Viper 1271 Natural, Maple Tornado, American Strat, Steinberger Spirit 5-string bass, Galiano mandolin, Vega 5-string banjo, fiddle of uncertain antecedents |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Be with him as much as you can.
Be strong. |
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| Lost my father-in-law 11 years ago. I can't begin to understand all the life support, since mind died from a suddn heat attack. Be with him as much as you can.Take care of yourself too, as this is a very trying and stressful time for you. |
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Location: San Angelo, Texas | Steve, you are in our prayers. Peace and safe travels to you and your family in this hard time. You know your dad was a man of God, and you will see him again!
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Location: Snellville, GA | Just celebrated with my brother and sisters, my Dad's life on his birthday this week and he's been gone 7 years. The memories we share are unforgetable, and there are plenty of smiles, laughter and tears. |
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Location: gods country..west virginia | steve, my familys prayers are with you and yours,we have been thru it before,be with him as much as posiable,you have to be strong,i know its hard but you have to for your family,he will be waiting for you in heaven everlasting..blessings and prayers from my family to yours. jason |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Steve, You will be in our family's prayers. Losing a loved one is never easy. |
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Location: East Tennessee | If people ever ask why I spend so much time reading on this forum. I'll tell them to read this post and other similar posts when a fellow member is going through a difficult time.
You guys and gals are great. :) |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Steve,My heart is sad for the pain you're feeling now.....I lost my father so very long ago when I was only 10 yrs old. (I'm 53 now) Be glad and cherish the many years you've shared with him and the love of music the two of you enjoyed!
Have a safe trip and my prayers are with you and your family tonight..... |
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Location: Fayetteville, NC | Just wanted to let all know that my Dad Passed away today at 2:15pm Central Time. NO LIFE SUPPORT WAS REMOVED HE SIMPLY WENT his own way.
his kidneys shut down -blood pressure and heart rate dropped until it all just stopped. THOUGH MY HEART IS BREAKING...HE IS AT Peace and no longer in pain...thanks forbeing there guys...I will miss him. |
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Location: NJ | My Condolences, Steve. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Sympathies to you and your family. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Steve,
My sympathies also for you and the rest of your family. Thanks for letting us know. It had to be difficult for you to post. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | My sympathies for the loss of your father.
Take all the time you need to heal.....I know it hurts. |
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Location: Vermont USA | Steve I pray that God's love and comfort will be with you and your family, as you go through this time of great difficulty.
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | My condolences Steve...I think I will give my Dad a hug tomorrow.
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Location: Isle of Man, UK | Thinking of you and yours Steve.
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