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Fergienewbee

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My dad is in the final days of his life. We called in hospice last night. All his systems are shutting down. He's had a good life--he's 94. He was always there for me so now it's my turn. When I was a kid, he'd get up at whatever time I wanted to drop me off at the trout creek. He always made me breakfast before we left. I don't know one person who ever said a bad word about him. Heaven is waiting for a good man.

Larry
 
I am sorry for your coming loss. It sounds like your Father had a good run in his life. Just spend the time he has left with him. As you stated he was there for you. Now its your turn.

You are the man you are because of him. So when the time is here you will be sad and hurt but remember he will live forever in your heart.

He will be in my prayers.
 
Sorry to hear the sad news at this time of year especially, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
 
I know some of what you are feeling now. My Dad pasted away 3 years ago last October 1. I also had a close relationship with my Dad. Ha was a farmer when I was growing up and after he sold the farm we worked at a Ford dealer until I opened my own shop. He then worked for me for almost 35 years. He was my hero and I still miss him. Hang in there, you will never regret the time you give now, these will be the good memories you get to keep for the rest of your life!
 
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Lost my dad 5 years ago in a similar way. He fought cancer struggling to stay with us, but cancer won. About a week before he passed we were talking and I mentioned to him that we were all going to be together soon.
He seemed comforted in knowing that he was just getting there a little ahead of the rest of us. You have my sympathy and prayers.
 
Just found out my mother doesn't have long. She is 83. Lived through the dust bowl and raised seven good kids.

My Dad passed away on Jan 1 03. Every time I see a piece of baling wire. I think of him. He could fix anything with baling wire.
 
Sorry to hear that, I lost my dad, FIL and a nephew in 1970. My wife's oldest sister will turn 95 on the 10th. You would never believe how good she sounds on the phone. I think she may out live her son he weighs close to 400 pounds. He's only 67. Hal
 
I understand. He will have a royal angelic escort to the gates of heaven.

You will have peace knowing he waits for you there and joy in a multitude of good memories.

May the Lord bless and keep you. His comfort will be yours during this time.
 
Hospice is great. We lost my Dad last spring. He was days short of 92. He died exactley the way he wanted, in the house that he built, with family by his side.
Loren, the Acg.
 
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Loren, the Acg.
 
My condolences, I know what your going through. I just lost my father a little over three weeks ago. We buried him on his 65th birthday. He was my best friend.
Scott
 
Larry,for everthing there is a season under Heaven..a time to be born and a time to die..you have just told us of some beautiful thoughts about your Dad,you will always have them...age,disese cancer,these things may take a life but they can't kill love,love always survives!
Sorry for your family to bear witness to the end,but your dad deserves to be in a better place ,a rest! sincerely,Mike in Exeter Ontario
 
Larry,

You and your dad are in our thoughts and prayers.

My wife"s dad passed this year at 92.

They just don"t make men like these guys anymore.

Pete and Siobhan
 
We feel for you.
Was noticing at my Great Aunts funeral yesterday , how shrunken and frail my Father is becoming.
Just ran across a picture of him from 30-40 years ago. I had forgotten how massive his hands and arms were in his prime.
He's 82 next Sunday . He was out in the woodlot Saturday with the chainsaw clearing the trails and cutting firewood . For next March's maple syrup season.
Glad for every day with Mom and Dad now.
 
He won't be alone when he does get to where he's going. There's a lot of really good folks there to keep him company until the day when you get to join back up with him.

My dad left us near 12 years ago. Not a day goes by I don't miss him. I can't help but think how lucky guys like us are. Way too many people go through life without knowing someone they'll miss that much

Hang in there. From what I know of you on here, I'm sure your dad is proud of you. That's the best gift a son can give a father.
 
I lost my dad at age 61, 21 years ago. Our prayers will be with you and the family as you go through this difficult time.
 
Our prayers are with you and your family in this terrible time of sorrow. May the lord bless you with the grandest of memories and peace.
 
No matter how old you are losing your father is a difficult thing. I lost my father 2 years ago at age 89. I am now 58 and I know that I will never be the same without him.

The gentleman that founded the company that I was running died at 11:00 pm the night of 11/14/2010. My father died at 6:00 pm the next day. I had to stay at the plant for 2 days while my father's arrangements were being made and then fly to Los Angeles to bury my dad.

He was a great guy and I miss him every day.

My thoughts are with you.
 
Sorry to hear about your father. Lost mine September 15th of this year, was hard setting there through the final hours watching him pass on, kept reassuring him it was ok. I still think of him daily, but I am also glad he is no longer suffering. May the Lord give you and your family the strenght needed to get through this and look over him in his final days.
 
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went through this about 8 years ago. Although my dads death was not expected. I only wish I could have spent more time with him and that he could have seen/met my boys. He passed away 2 months prior to us finding out my wife was pregnant with our first boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this hard time.
 
Larry- We're with you and yours in these trying times. We buried my Mom Saturday a week ago; it would have been her 99th birthday. It's hard to let go, but we have to at times, even though we don't like it. The good Lord gives us each so many days, and it sounds like your Dad has been given extra for being a good guy. Be strong- he's going home.
 
Sorry to hear this. Praying for Gods comfort for your Dad, you and rest of family. Don't know if you and your family are Christian or not, but The Bible says "to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord." Hope this brings comfort to you.
 
I know what you are feeling. I lost my dad when he was 95, he lived a long life and was ready, but I wasn't. My prayers for you and your family, from one Michigan guy to another,
Paul
 
My girlfriend - best friend, was an RN hospice nurse and loved her work; she was the best at it. Sadly, she has passed - 1999. Those folks do wonderful work.

Though my dad had been really failing for a while and unresponsive for over a day, I was at my fathers bedside, holding his hands and talking to him as he left this earthly life - 2007. Strange as it may sound, it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life; thanks in part to my girlfriend teaching me that the sense of hearing is the last to go.

So...talk to your dad. Tell him you love him.

Larry, may you find peace.
 

Can't tell if you and your family are saved or not. If not, you still have time to be there for your children after you leave your worldly body.
 
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