April W Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have mentioned my dad is not in good health. He saw his kidney doctor yesterday and was told his function was even lower than last month (it was 20% then). Dad didn't want to know the %, he told the doctor he didn't want to come in every 4 weeks till he died. He refused dialysis last month as he doesn't have the energy to go 3 times a week. He knows he is not going to be here longand he's at peace with that. They spoke with Hospice Services this morning and made arrangements to make dad as comfortable as possible. Mom is holding up well at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April Prayers for you, your Dad and Mom and may he be able to go in perfect peace and with the love of his family around him. Prayers of comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 {hug} you are in my thoughts. sending peaceful wishes your way i'm sorry your dad is dealing with it this way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy2018 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Prayers and hugs, take care of yourself through this hard time, letting go with stories of the great times of life is good, I'm glad you will have the time with him. Take extra care , Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicokat Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Enjoy the time you have, it is a very special gift now. Keeping you all in my prayers. ~kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sorry to hear this news. Praying that your Dad remains comfortable and that your time together is full of wonderful memories. ((((HUGS to you)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy G Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, May the time you all have left with your dad be very special, full of happy memories and tears of laughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tracy G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, my prayers are with you and your family, I pray that your Dad's time left is spent with his family and friends and that his pain, if any, will be kept under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Adding you and your Mom and Dad to my prayer list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I know from experience that no matter what, you're never ready to lose your parents. Tell him everything you have ever wanted to say to him in these last days. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, May you and your family have peace in this season of life. May I offer you my rememberances of my mom's time with kidney failure. She was considering entering a nursing care facility without her dialysis machine. When we asked what she would experience, we were told that she would have very little pain. We took her to the facility on Tuesday, (in January in Minnesota) on Friday I was taking her birthday cake out of the oven when I got the call that she was gone. The doctors wouldn't tell us how long we could expect once the kidneys shut down. For her it was four days. It was also four days with my uncle. I tell you this to encourage you to spend the time seeing your dad now while you can share together. I missed doing that with Mom thinking we had more time. Ecclesiatics 3:3-11 has been special to my kids because of those times. May you have time, comfort and peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, Prayers for the strength you need at this time for your Mom and Dad. May he be as comfortable as he can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrystitcher Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 There is never enough time when our loved ones are going...I hope he knows the Lord and can go in peace and leave his family in peace --- that in itself is such a comfort. Prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri-Artzgirl Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April- My prayers are with your family during this time. Tell your father everything you've ever wanted him to know. My father died of a massive heartattack 14 years ago he was only 61, so I know all to well the pain of loosing a parent. Savor the time you have and make each and every minute count. God be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, you all are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, Your family will be in my prayers as well... Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri S. Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 I'll keep all of ya'll in my prayers. Terri S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyllis Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Oh April, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I'm glad that your Dad has made his peace with this...that helps alot. Make some happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, Prayers and (((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))) coming your way. It is good that your dad is at peace with it and I pray for peace for the rest of you. Be with him as much as you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainquilter Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, Thoughts, prayers, and friends are with you at this difficult time. Mountainquilter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April, You and your family are in my prayers. Hugs, Judi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Prayers and (((((HUGS))))) for you and your family April. Enjoy your last moments with your father and remember the good times. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne.Hughes Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Dear April, My thougts are with you and your family at this time. Many (((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))) from over the seas to all of you. Your father has choosen his terms of meeting his maker and seems at peace with his decision, although I can understand that those around him would like to keep him to hold on. Enjoy and celebrate life wilst you still have the chance and enjoy his company whilst he is still with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 April I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Dear April, Pryaers are going up now for your family. Peace to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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