Can you spare a prayer for my Dad?

[zoey829]

Oh Robin. I am sorry I missed your post. You are in my prayers and so is your family. Please keep me posted. This is so hard. My heart goes out to you. I know this has been a struggle for you. Oh dear. Please understand you are not alone and I know how unfair it seems to be hurting so bad. I am going to email you tonight.

Please understand if you need ANYTHING let me know. I am off the wk of Christmas and I can do anything you need. Hearing your pain is still so fresh for me and I would do anything to help another person if even it is shovelin poo

 

[Candleliteranch]

How heartbreaking for you and your family. Prayers that your Dad will get strong enough to come home and be surrounded by his family. {{hugs}}

 

[MInx]

Listen hon, I did this. I had daddy home with me for 3,1/2 yrs till he was down to what they said would be about 48hrs.

I fell apart as he was struggling to breathe. Fortunately they had just had an open room come available that evening at our local Hospice! I opted to move him there and he was there for four days..it was wonderful, they treated him with pain control, had his favorite classic music on 24/7 that I brought in, had a fan on at all times to soothe, we had comfy recliner to rest in so we could stay there with him, they never kick you out.

Finally we went home for shower and Carl left once for horse chores a day, and my sis , her hubby , Carl and I stayed with daddy and talked to him and laid with him and were with him till the end.

When they told me he was leaving us right now, I held him, kissed his forehead and told him to "sleep tight" like I always had at home, with that he was gone but we all had a warm peaceful feeling that he had the best we could offer.

So what I'm saying is have you looked into a Hospice House for when you need it? Something to think about.

I wish I could offer more, and hope he is soon free of pain and struggle. Bless you both!

Maxine

 

[Mercysmom]

Prayers for your dad and you.

Denise

Silversong Farm

 

[Sonya]

Sending prayers your way for your Dad, you and your family...((hugs))

 

[Basketmiss]

Robin, sorry to hear this but you are right to hope your father can go in a painfree way. Bless you and your family in this trying time

 

[runaway ranch]

You have my prayers.

 

[RobinRTrueJoy]

Thank you all.

Maxine, your advice gave me something to think about.

Last evening my Dad signed a do not resuscitate order.

Today I am going to talk more with him and explain hospice.

I am going to ask him if he would like to come home to me instead of being in the hospital and call hospice. I will need to act quickly as it is friday on a holiday weekend. I need a hospital bed and hook up with hospice. I need a different oxygen machine that gives more oxygen. I think he will agree.

More later. I think this will be over soon.

Thank you all. This is so hard losing my Daddy even though I am 53. He is still my Daddy.

Love yo all.

Robin

 

[Robin1]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Robin

 

[Jill]

Robin --

I am thinking of you and your dad.

Jill

 

[ChrystalPaths]

Robin, I hope you made the call. Hospice works fast. My daddy was in the hospital 12/7 came home 12/ 10 and they had eveything ready for him from a bed to a shower chair, potty and daily visits to help mom. We lost him the 15th but he died at home where he wanted to be. My prayers and light are with you...it is so hard to lose your daddy no matter how old you are, but it hurts more this time of year.

 

[zoey829]

Oh Sweet Robin. I feel for you. You are always too young to loose a parent. My heart goes out to you. Oh I dont dont know what to say.

Hospice is great!! I am sure you know ith being in the medical field. If you need numbers let me know. The hospice people that took care of my mom at my brothers house were truely angles. The lady we delt with is Bonnie (you might know her).

I know I am being a pain in the you know what..... But please if you need me at I am right up the road (now it sounds like I am stalking you).

I lost my mom on December 29th two yrs ago (it was the day before her b-day). So I do not get into the xmas mood these days.

I am stopping by Walmart this afternoon if you need any xmas last minute gifts let me know. It is no problem. It would give me a chance to help and that would even help me.

Please take care of yourself!!!

Thank you all.

Maxine, your advice gave me something to think about.

Last evening my Dad signed a do not resuscitate order.

Today I am going to talk more with him and explain hospice.

I am going to ask him if he would like to come home to me instead of being in the hospital and call hospice. I will need to act quickly as it is friday on a holiday weekend. I need a hospital bed and hook up with hospice. I need a different oxygen machine that gives more oxygen. I think he will agree.

More later. I think this will be over soon.

Thank you all. This is so hard losing my Daddy even though I am 53. He is still my Daddy.

Love yo all.

Robin

 

[Brandi*]

Robin,

Your story has really hit home and I just want you to know we are all here for your support. My Dad has heart problems and I dread the day that it ever gets worse. Of course he doesn't do anything to prevent that from happening

Even if you are 53, I can only imagine how painful it must be to lose your Daddy. It sounds like he has had a long, wonderful life and that you have really been able to enjoy your time with him. Sending prayers your way

 

[AnnaC]

Hello my friend. Thank you for your mail. I do hope your plans for your Dad have gone ok, and that you now have him settled comfortably where you and he want him to be.

I shall be saying special prayers for you both tonight.

Anna