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Originally Posted by barb02
I talked briefly to Rachelle yesterday, and she thought the end was near. I was with my father (along with my family) when he passed away. It was a very calm, yet very sad moment. He had tears on his face as he took his last breath. My thought and prayers are with you Rachelle at this difficult time. Don't try to be the strong one all of the time. Tell your family you need them.
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Thanks, Barb. I'm doing really well, considering. I believe that everyone's prayers are helping me. I am calm and I
do shed tears from time to time, but mostly I am doing very well.
I've had lots of support from my family and DH has been great.
When I returned from vacation on Jan. 12th, I began staying with Dad. At that time he was still able to get himself up and shaved and dressed, come into the kitchen and sit down for breakfast.
Every single day he has lost some ability. Just when I'd think he didn't have any more to lose, he started talking out of his mind a couple of nights ago. BUT, thank goodness, I realized last night that he was "with it" and had a really special time with him.
The Lord can take him whenever he wants. I know Mom and his family will be happy to greet him on the other side. But there will sure be an empty place here on earth that nothing else can fill. Sure going to miss him.