My beautiful Dad was diagnosed in February... the plan was chemo and surgery as it was caught early and hadn't spread.
Despite chemo the tumour has grown and is now inoperable... the prognosis is months.
The rug has been totally pulled from under us and I'm devastated for him... Mum... me... my brother... my kids......
Mum and dad live 2hours from me (near to dad's Mum)... my mum wasn't ready to retire yet but she has long term health challenges... so now they are having to think about whether to move Mum up here yet or not so that she's not on her own on top of everything else...
We've just spent a few days with Mum and Dad... he's really not well and it's so heartbreaking to see him like that... my dad has always been my indestructible hero...
I feel so lost and useless...
I'm so sorry if my post makes no sense at all...
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad.
Getting news like this - just like the initial diagnosis was - is devastating. But although your dad is poorly he is still with you. There is time for the whole family to show him how much he is loved. You can share memories with him, hold him, tell him how much you love him, how much you have loved having him for a dad.
Sure you feel devastated, useless. The two hours distance is a problem. You and your brother have your mum to think about, but there is time to decide how to proceed. Your own kids will be a comfort to you. And you can be a comfort to your parents and offer some practical support.
You are not alone though; you have people who can help you too; professionals and your friends.
Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to be strong, your love won’t let you. So grieve but celebrate your dad’s life with him.
I’m sorry if my post makes no sense...
Counting the days, making every day count.
Brent
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