My dad

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FormerMember

31 Jan 2011

Hi,

last thursday is what i can only discribe as the worst day of ny life so far.

My dad was diagnosed with gullit cancer and was taken into hospital so I went to see him in the evening and he was all over the place in his head he was delearious I was working the weekend and didnt get to see him.

At 3pm this afternoon (Monday) I was called out of work by my wife telling me my dads kindeys were shuting down and he didnt have long left, so off I shot to the hospital to find out that his liver had shut down and his kindneys wernt far behind he was hooked up to drips monitors and wires everywhere it took me all my strength not to cry his eyes are blood shot hands and feet where swollen and looked yellow.

The specialist has told us he only has days left hows that happened so fast less than a week im devistated BUT if the worst is to happen I hope i does happen quickly and not drag itself out.

I love him and i'll miss him

FormerMember over 13 years ago

dear andy

so sorry for your dreadful news, to say you feel shocked is an understatement i'm sure.

i sincerely hope your dad is painfree and peaceful, and that you are able to be with him constantly.

sending you strength, from claire x
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Thanks for you kind words.

Just a quick update he is still with us but not for much longer I fear he has stopped eating and drinking and been sleeping a lot today ive spent as much time with him as possible.

His mate dave was there today when we arrived and he was clearly upset and had to leave after 15 mins poor fella.

I dont like to see him the way he is but the nurses and staff are keeping him as comfortable as they possibly can.

once again thanks for your kind messages.

Andy
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

hi andy

i'm sure you already know but remember that your dad may be asleep or appear to be asleep, but i'm sure he can still hear you, so talking gently to him is always a good idea.

you can never say 'i love you' too much after all.

hugs, from claire x
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi again,

Dad died this morning at 1am peacefully in his sleep no one was there with him we had left at around 10 it was also my brothers daughters birthday yesterday so we think he held on till after the celabrations had finished and we had gone.

Im happy he didnt have to suffer for to long but sad he had to go.

I miss him already and will love him forever.

Bye Dad xxx
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

hiya, I have just been through the same with my Dad, he passed away on november 12th, it was only 7 weeks before that we found out he had cancer, they let him home for 3 weeks, and like your Dad, i think he held on for my sons birthday that was nov 5th, im missing my Dad soo much, but feel his strength in me now, big hugs, im sure your Dad is so proud of you and you will always have his love, XX
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