I’m sorry to hear that you have to go through this Kirsten. If I could I’d give both you and shootingstar supportive HUGS anytime either of you wanted/needed them
yes, preventive care ftw......and every person deserves compassion, comfort and dignity at the end of their life's journey
Loved ones leave this life……it hurts
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12-15-2014, 11:50 AM #1
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12-15-2014, 02:48 PM #2
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Hugs to you too, Kirsten.
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12-16-2014, 01:23 PM #3
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Hugs to you Shootingstar. I am glad your father has good care, and that you have a sister who sends such detailed information. Nothing makes the loss of a parent easy, but hospice/palliative care is a big help. I will forever be grateful to the people who cared for my parents.
Kirsten, I am sorry for your loss.
I hope both of you are taking care of yourselves, too.
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12-17-2014, 10:17 AM #4
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Shootingstar and zoom-zoom, thoughts are with you...
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12-22-2014, 03:35 AM #5
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My father passed away 2 days ago. One of my sisters did see him take his last breath.
Given the rapid decline of him within the last 3 months, dying at home would have not been a good choice nor would we ourselves could help him safely. His skin when even lightly touched, hurt him.
Christmas is going to be rather quiet, though I will spend Christmas with my siblings and mother for the lst time in ...15 years. Living thousands of km. away makes visiting more precious. Normally it's easier to visit my birth family other times of the year, because of their commitments with in-laws, other stuff, etc.My Personal blog on cycling & other favourite passions.
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12-22-2014, 08:19 AM #6
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So sorry. The holidays are extra tough when a family member passes. Tomorrow marks 1 years since my nephew was taken off of life support after a previously undetected brain stem tumor put him in a coma for weeks. My family has really lost any positive association with Thanksgiving and Christmas, unfortunately. I hope your family will be able to enjoy the holiday on some level and find some comfort and time to rest. It's so physically exhausting dealing with the holidays and loss of a loved one at the same time. (((shootingstar)))
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12-22-2014, 08:22 AM #7
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I am sorry, Shooting Star. It's good you can be with your family.
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12-22-2014, 12:20 PM #8
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I'm sorry for your loss, shootingstar. I'm glad you will be with your family this year. I'm wishing you well.
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