my dad

**badger** · 11-12-2010, 10:03 PM

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** · 11-13-2010, 12:23 AM

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

**crazycanuck** · 11-13-2010, 01:19 AM

(((Badger & family)))

**OakLeaf** · 11-13-2010, 02:12 AM

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

**Crankin** · 11-13-2010, 03:10 AM

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

**Bike Chick** · 11-13-2010, 05:07 AM

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

**ClockworkOrange** · 11-13-2010, 05:17 AM

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

**XMcShiftersonX** · 11-14-2010, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 11-14-2010, 09:57 PM

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

**Bike Chick** · 11-15-2010, 02:36 AM

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

**drgynfyr** · 11-15-2010, 04:40 AM

sooo sorry Badger (((hugs)))

**rubywagon** · 11-15-2010, 04:42 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.

**Biciclista** · 11-15-2010, 05:54 AM

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

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