my dad

[badger]

I'm not the praying kind, so please, if you are, pray for my dad. He's in intensive care with a blood infection. He has no immune system to speak of, so this is a very serious. Thanks.

[bmccasland]

((((Badger and Daddy Badger))))

and prayers too

[spokewench]

Badger - hang in there. It is really so hard when our parents are ailing. I'm sending all the warmest, hugest, good thoughts your way.

[Melalvai]

Badger, so sorry to hear about it. This is very stressful for all his family. Take care of yourself too when you get a chance.

[Kerry1976]

I can't imagine the worry he and you and your family are having. Keeping you in my thoughts.

[Roadtrip]

Sending positive thought and wishes your way.

Shannon

[BikeDutchess]

Sending healing vibes your dad's way...

[malkin]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[indysteel]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Badger. I'll keep your dad, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[OakLeaf]

(((((((Badger, dad & family)))))))

Prayers headed your way. Take care of yourself.

[shootingstar]

My thoughts for your family and dad, badger.

Maybe take time off from work to be near him since this is very serious.

[mudmucker]

Oh no.

I'm not the praying kind either but I will send warm and healing thoughts your way as well. Hugs to you and your dad.

[Owlie]

((Badger and family))
Healing thoughts your way.

[jessmarimba]

My thoughts are with you and your family as well.

[emily_in_nc]

You and your dad are in my thoughts. :(

{{{{ badger }}}}

[NbyNW]

Badger, praying that your dad is getting the best of care and that he can fight this off!

[zoom-zoom]

I wish him strength and health. I hope he beats this. (((hugs)))

[PamNY]

I'll keep you and your dad in my thoughts. Hoping for peace and healing.

[badger]

thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts.

The nurse called us for a family meeting to discuss our options while my dad was still cognisant. Since there were no treatment options left for him, we all agreed that no heroic measures will be taken to prolong his suffering.

It's happened so very quickly, he was fine Wednesday morning and by Thursday morning he couldn't walk and had difficulty breathing. And now his kidneys have shut down so there's nothing more they can do for him other than to keep him comfortable.

He has a chronic condition that has no cure, but it's taken us all by surprise at how quickly it has come to this point.

The nurses have been amazing, they really are earthbound angels.

[lph]

I am so sorry, badger. Wishing you strength and courage, and peace of mind.

[crazycanuck]

(((Badger & family)))

[OakLeaf]

I'm so sorry. Strength and comfort to you.

[Crankin]

Thinking of you and your family.
Yes, nurses are really amazing.

[Bike Chick]

Badger, I'm so sorry. I'm keeping you, your dad and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi Badger, I am not religious but when something like this happens, I kind of talk to somebody up there, so today I will be having a little chat.

Sending lots of hugs and a special one for your Dad.

Thinking of you and all your family, especially your Dad.

Clock

[azfiddle]

Also not the praying kind, but know that warm thoughts and hopes for you and your father are coming from me too.

[badgercat]

I'm so sorry you, your dad, and his loved ones are going through this. Best wishes for strength and peace to all of you.

[malkin]

More good wishes to you.
Take care of each other.

[nancielle]

So sorry to hear. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

[redrhodie]

I'm also thinking about you. Take care.

[Bike Writer]

I am so sorry for this calimity. Prayers for your Dad, for you and for a miracle of healing.

Dealing with a dad who is ill is hard enough, the sudden onset makes it that much harder. Take care of your mom.

[Tri Girl]

am praying for your dad and your family right now. nothing could have prepared you for this, so I'm praying your family can handle what is thrown at you. I truly understand what you're going through. :(

[hebe]

Sending a prayer and my thoughts from here. I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this.

[blackhillsbiker]

Thoughts and prayers for you and your Dad.

Deb

[badger]

thanks again, everyone.

He saw the priest (not religious but he wanted to see one), and afterwards asked for something to help him sleep. I got there just after they took him off the medication to keep his blood pressure up. He was sedated and resting comfortably so I went home. My brother and his wife got there around 11pm, and around midnight I got a call that I should get to the hospital.

I had to go pick my mother up, so by the time we got there, he had already gone. Nobody thought it would happen that quickly, but I guess he was ready to go. At least my brother and his wife were there and they said he went very peacefully. He went to sleep and never woke up, so that was the kindest thing we could have hoped for him.

[OakLeaf]

(((((((badger))))))) I'm so sorry for your loss.

But glad that he didn't suffer long.

Take good care. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

[NbyNW]

(((Badger and family)))

Glad his final moments were peaceful and not alone. Deepest condolences to you and your family.

[Catrin]

{{{Badger and family}}}

I did not see this yesterday, my sympathies and prayers for you and your family.

[indysteel]

Badger, I'm so sorry about father. I hope you and your family find the love and support that you need to get through this difficult time. Take care of yourself.

[hebe]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Badger. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[Crankin]

I am thinking of you.

[ClockworkOrange]

I am so sorry Badger, I only wish I could take some of the hurt away for you.

Now is the time to talk lots about your Dad with your family and close friends.

Thinking so much of you and your family.

Hugs

Clock

[Tri Girl]

I'm so sorry your dad is gone, badger. With tears in my eyes, I am praying for your family. I'm happy that he went peacefully. Big hugs to you and your family. You'll be in my prayers...

[emily_in_nc]

Badger, I am so sorry. Losing my father was the toughest thing I've ever had to face in this life, so I cry with you now. Be glad he didn't suffer and that you were able to see him in his final days.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family...

[crazycanuck]

Badger, my thoughts go out to you and your family. It's nice to know he didn't suffer and people he loved were with him.

Take care

[pll]

Badger, I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is among the hardest experiences we go through.

[nancielle]

So sorry for your loss. Words seem so inadequate... You and your family are in my thoughts.

[Owlie]

Oh Badger, I'm sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[jessmarimba]

I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how you must feel. My thoughts are with you all.

[WindingRoad]

I am so sorry Badger. I hope you and your family can find inner strength and help each other through this difficult time.

[Aggie_Ama]

(((Badger))) I am sorry for the tough loss but it sounds like he was able to go peacefully on his terms and knew those he loved the most were there for him. Take care of your mom, your family and yourself.

[Bike Writer]

Oh badger, my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Continued prayers for support and strength.

[Grog]

I am sorry to read this Badger... My thoughts go your way and that of your family. May you all find the strength to go through these difficult times...

[sfa]

Badger, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sarah

[bambu101]

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[XMcShiftersonX]

thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts.

The nurse called us for a family meeting to discuss our options while my dad was still cognisant. Since there were no treatment options left for him, we all agreed that no heroic measures will be taken to prolong his suffering.

It's happened so very quickly, he was fine Wednesday morning and by Thursday morning he couldn't walk and had difficulty breathing. And now his kidneys have shut down so there's nothing more they can do for him other than to keep him comfortable.

He has a chronic condition that has no cure, but it's taken us all by surprise at how quickly it has come to this point.

The nurses have been amazing, they really are earthbound angels.

I'm so glad that in this difficult time, the nurses made it easier on your whole family. I've sat in on many of those family meetings as an ICU nurse, and they're always hard, but it's our hope that we made the experience as peaceful as possible for the family. Some of the most rewarding moments of my life have involved making a patient comfortable as they pass away, surrounded by family. I'm so sorry for your loss, but thankful that your father remained comfortable. Take care of yourself.

-Jessica

[jelee1311]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself. Ill pray for you and your family

[Bike Chick]

Badger, my deepest smypathies to your and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

[drgynfyr]

sooo sorry Badger (((hugs)))

[rubywagon]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[Biciclista]

I'm sorry you lost your father, but I'm happy that you were there with him and that he went so easily. I miss my father a lot, I guess I always will. Think often of the times that were good with him, I'm sorry for your loss

[Pedal Wench]

So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain.

[GLC1968]

Badger - I'm so sorry for your loss.

[arielmoon]

((((Badger and family))) So sorry for your loss.