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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
Only a scarce handful of people know this, but my father is dying. 4 weeks ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. 4 cm tumor in the left lung and a slightly smaller in the right. His thinking and brain function were almost perfect at that point, as perfect a mind and memory as an 80-year-old guy can have. In the last 3 weeks, he's almost completely forgotten everything. Wakes not knowing who he is or where he is. I'm an only child, so, aside from his very close college buddy who acts as his primary home caregiver, it's just me. We've decided that hospice is the best thing for dad. I hate death. I watched my mother die a slow and painful death 25 years ago, but she was bright and clear until the very last day. Watching dad's mind go first is a very difficult thing. I know he only has a scarce few days left and it's very hard for me to handle.
Thank you for reading this, my friends. Steve Thomas |
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Sixten Inner circle Floral Park, NY, U.S.A. 4654 Posts |
Our prayers are for your father, and you, Mr. Thomas.
(Just keep telling him that you love him) Sixten and family. |
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10586 Posts |
Steve,
Stay strong and have faith. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing with us. Rob |
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stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Got you covered. Prayers and thoughts from me as well.
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Piers Inner circle A Limited Edition of 1394 Posts |
Steve,
Prayers from the UK for you and your father. Piers. www.justgiving.com/piers-cancer-fund www.justgiving.com/Piers-Cancer-Fund-2 www.justgiving.com/Piers-Cancer-Fund-3 Finished my 4 months of Chemotherapy in 2009. 3 monthly checks since... and into 2021! As seen on the QE2 and QM2. Author of Salem's Cornucopia - SUC Book |
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Tom Fenton Inner circle Leeds, UK (but I'm Scottish) 1477 Posts |
Steve,
You're in my prayers alongside your Father. Tom
"But there isn't a door"
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Prayers for you and your family.
Remember the value of life is in the donation not the duration. Obviously, your father has given you a lot. Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
I sincerely appreciate all the thoughts and wishes from Café members who've posted and PMed about this situation.
GOOD NEWS is that the hospice (the only one within 300 miles) now has a room available as of this morning, so that's where we're heading in a few minutes. Yesterday was a great day for him, and for me, since I spent his good day with him. Steve |
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Steven Steele Chief of Staff 1868 Posts |
Steve,
You and yours are in my family's prayers. Have a safe trip and I pray he's not too far so you can spend the time left with him. Be safe my friend. Steven
Coram Deo
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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
Somebody please tell me I didn't make a mistake by choosing hospice for my father. I know he has large cysts in both kidneys and a tumor (larger one, left lung, 4 cm) in each lung, but he's not dying from the tumors or cancer, he's starving to death. They don't do any medicating except for pain meds to "make them comfortable", dad hasn't had liquid or solid intake since Monday. They don't do a nasal feeding tube, and dad won't eat, either because he's too medicated or too far gone mentally to want to.
Steve |
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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
At 7:10 p.m. Central time, my father' Mr. William Peter Copple, lost his short, valient battle with cancer. He was loved and will be missed.
Steve |
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bugjack Inner circle New York, New York 1624 Posts |
I'm so sorry -- you have my condolences.
Best wishes, Scott |
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MAGICBYTIM Special user Louisiana 531 Posts |
Steve
I am sorry for your and you family's lose. I will keep you in my prayers. Tim |
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
Steve:
I'm sorry to hear this and will keep you and your family in our prayers. Tony |
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Piers Inner circle A Limited Edition of 1394 Posts |
Steve,
A sad loss - I'm sorry. But no more pain for your father - he's at peace. Piers. www.justgiving.com/piers-cancer-fund www.justgiving.com/Piers-Cancer-Fund-2 www.justgiving.com/Piers-Cancer-Fund-3 Finished my 4 months of Chemotherapy in 2009. 3 monthly checks since... and into 2021! As seen on the QE2 and QM2. Author of Salem's Cornucopia - SUC Book |
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MAGICBYTIM Special user Louisiana 531 Posts |
Steve
I am sorry for your and you family's lose. I will keep you in my prayers. Tim |
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
My condolences. His pain is over and you did take good care of him as a son.
Remember the good things and not the end. The journey was what was important. Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
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Brian Tanner Loyal user Ohio 297 Posts |
Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though you said your dad's mind was going, I'm sure in his heart he was still aware for your love and care for him. I know you're feeling a lot of pain right now, but you should take great comfort in the fact that you were a devoted and loving son to your father.
My best to you and yours, Brian |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10586 Posts |
Sorry to hear about your father's passing. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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