Daddy died last night

[Acy]

My dad had a degenerative, progressive disease. He was 91 years old. After a bout of aspiration pneumonia (i.e., he couldn't swallow correctly, so things went to his lungs), he completely lost the ability to swallow. He was placed under palliative care (end of life care) and kept comfortable. Daddy had very long life, filled with many adventures (travelling, skiing the Alps, running, cycling trips, a trip to Antarctica, photography). The hardest thing has been to see him lose his ability to understand and take interest in the world around him. The nursing staff kept him comfortable.

All this hurts and I am so sad. Daddy's girls want their daddy to be there forever. I am pulling up old memories and interesting conversations we had. Love doesn't die.

 

[Butterfly]

Oh Acy sweetheart I am so, so sorry to hear this. I don't really know what else to say because I dont think there's anything I could possibly say, but just know that I'm here if you ever need to talk about anything. I might be young, but have very broad shoulders so don't worry about offloading. Big hugs to you :hug:

 

[JmpMster]

So sorry for your loss ..... :hug:

 

[jimk]

(((ACy))) so sorry for your loss and how bad you have to be feeling now.. as you are doing , try to remember all the good times you had with your father..

 

[Terry]

Oh Acy I know that you knew it was coming, but it's still always a shock.
A million hugs, thoughts and prayers winging your way from me, if you need ANYTHING pm me, Skype me or email me.

 

[silentlyfading]

Sorry for your loss. Im sure the love and memories you shared will be with you forever.

 

[emily83]

sorry to hear about daddy.

you will always have the memories of the good times you had- and i'm sure he's happy now that he's not suffering anymore

 

[MoAnamCara]

Acy, I am sorry. No matter if it's expected or not, it still hurts like nothing else. You are right, love doesn't die, hold onto that if you can. As others have said, I'm here if you need for anything and I hope you know I mean that and I do truly understand. Finally, please look after yourself during this time. Don't let others dictate what is right for you, you do what is right for you only.

 

[WildCherry]

So sorry for your loss! :hug:

 

[total eclipse]

Sorry hun hugs to you ok lots of them

 

[Acy]

Thank you all. Still hard to believe he's gone. We're sorting out details for a memorial service.

 

[BornFree]

So sorry for your loss its never easy to lose a parent no matter how old we are. .. :hug:

 

[total eclipse]

Hope you are ok hun hugs toyou

 

[Theodora]

So very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[Martyn]

Acy, I am very sorry for your loss. Going thru the holiday season without him must be very difficult. You are right, love doesn't die. Our loved ones remain with us forever.

 

[Auerbach]

I'm sorry to hear about your father.

 

[mark b]

sorry for this sadness.

91 years is amazing. and i dont know your age, but to have been so priveleged to have someone call you daddy, is something he must have been so proud of.

i will never know that joy.

hugs and love to you.

 

[DarkMatter]

Nothing prepares us for each loss, no matter how expected. But knowing that others care for you at this time can hopefully cushion the blow. Please know you are in my thoughts.

 

[flowers]

oh Acy. I just read this and am so very deeply sorry. Losing a parent is so very painful. I remember how hard and excruciating it was when my father passed away. I am so deeply sorry. :hug: My very sincere belated sympathies to you dear one

 

[Bluangelz]

So sorry for ur loss! Except for my 2 sons & sister, everyone I had n loved has passed incl my mom n dad. I don't know who I am now. So alone. 1st x here. Wld love to fit somewhere.