Update on Dad

After a long few weeks my lovely dad passed away on the 5th May.

He fought hard for 5 months 4 days and passed away peacefully in hospital.They didn't think he would see Christmas.

Dad jeg tube came out a few weeks ago and the procedure to replace it failed and he got weaker as the stent didn't work either.

On the 27th April he can excruciating pain and the ambulance was called and they thought it was a urinary infection and he ended up in hospital with a perforated bowel due to how he weak he was they were unable to operate.

The doctors called us in on the Tuesday morning and told his dad didn't have long.

They jnserted the driver that afternoon and slowly over the week they increased morphine top ups.

It's hard to believe it but we sat by his bedside for 8 nights chatting and many laughs about old times .Dad got to say goodbye to all his family and as a family we can't thank the staff enough for their kindness for makjng dad so comfortable.

Dad said his last words on the Friday night and over the weekend he just slept after many false alarms he gave up the fight on Wednesday morning at 11.15 .I only left that morning at 6.15 am to get my children sorted for school and going back at 11.30.Dad held on 9 days.

It was hard to accept that I wasnt there but people keep telling me that's what he wanted.

I'm so grateful dad was at peace as middle of April dad was in hospital and didn't speak to any of us as he was angry with the world.

He got the last rights in hospital and he told us he wasn't frightened any more.

I just want to thank you all for listening over the last few months and hope you and your families get the treatment and support needed .

Dad is no longer in pain or suffering but I miss him so much every day.The hospital has been my routine for months never thought I would miss going .

Make the most of every day with your loved ones keep talking , looking at photos and never give up.

Every day is a blessing 

Love to all x