Hello

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I originally came on here last year when my Dad was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer with secondaries in the peritoneum(spelling not a strong point)  I didn't want to post then as I knew he may look on here for information and didn't want him reading about how desperately frightened I was for him.

Now I don't have that problem any more as he can no longer get out of bed and my once active, amazing dad is entering the final stages of his fight against cancer - A fight he is losing but still fighting.

I went to see him today and for the first time in a couple of weeks he opened his eyes for a second smiled and whispered I love you too!  My heart broke into pieces and I kissed his forehead and left the room.

I can't stop the tears from falling and even though I am having counselling I am in pieces over losing my Dad.   I work full time in a fairly stressful job and I find that I am not performing very well at times - My employer is patient but I am think that because I have been on an emotional rollercoaster over the last year their patience may wear thin soon.

My daughter is 2 and idolises her Grandad she asks for him everyday and kisses him when we visit him normally but for some reason today she seemed scared too.  He has changed facially so much that I wonder if she knows it is him.

Anyway I thought that by sharing my feelings on here it may help someone else who is going through the same thing or alternatively others may help me.

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I am sorry to hear about your dad.

    It is so very hard to watch someone you love very much fighting to live.

    I hope that your dad is not in too much pain.

    Bless your little girl I think you are probably right she may not recognise him and if he isn't speaking then she won't know him by his voice.

    She is very young so she should not be affected too much by what she see's.

    I wish you and your family a safe passage through this journey.

    Best Wishes Julie X

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Chordle,

    Sorry to hear about your Dad there is nothing worse in this life than sitting watching someone you Love very dearly dying before your eyes. Especially if he is in pain.I only wish there was something I could do to ease your pain.You need to be very strong Hun for your Dad and your little girl,who must find the experience of seeing her Grandad being so sick.

    I am going to make a suggestion to you now and as I said just a suggestion. From what I read in you blog your Little girl is starting to get frightened when

    she see her Grandad. Do you think it would be a good idea,if you could get someone to look after your little girl while you visit your Dad. Just incase

    it might have some lasting effect on both you and her. But Chordle the choice is yours. For both your sakes I hope you make the right one,for the Best. My thoughts are with your Family and Dad at this time.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx