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Hand hold please - on train trying to rush to London to get to my dad before he dies

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africanantelope · 17/01/2021 16:48

Dad had a heart attack on Friday night, heart was not beating on and off for 2 and a half hours :( he had surgery but brain damage is bad and meds are no longer keeping him alive. Because of covid and having 3 kids I wasn't sure I'd be able to get to see him. I'm now on my way hoping I make it in time, we're weren't allowed in the hospital until we had the call. I just wish I'd come earlier but I don't drive and knew I'd be frozen just waiting outside. Also was told it could be hours days or weeks. I'm so angry at myself and just hope I make it in time. He was only 66 and healthy. Hand hold please lovely mumneters this train really isn't moving fast enough Blush

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Annietheacrobat · 17/01/2021 16:51

Sending you lots of love.

CounsellorTroi · 17/01/2021 16:52

I'm so sorry. Have a hand hold and a hug from me.

Margaritatime · 17/01/2021 16:52

Flowers wishing you a speedy journey.

Persipan · 17/01/2021 16:52

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you.

Hairydilemma · 17/01/2021 16:53

Hand hold from me, I hope you make it Flowers

Badgerstmary · 17/01/2021 16:54

Good luck getting there in time op. If you don’t, please try & be kind to yourself. You’ve done everything right. You weren’t to know how quickly things were going to happen. 💐

whoamongstus · 17/01/2021 16:54

Oh god, I'm sorry. Fingers crossed you get there in time x

Persephonegoddess · 17/01/2021 16:56

Handhold, book a taxi so you don't have to wait at destination, try and stay calm x

CoffeeRunner · 17/01/2021 16:57

Another hand hold from me Flowers.

Don’t beat yourself up about whether or not you went down early enough. It’s hard to know what to do at the best of times, let alone in a pandemic where you can’t visit until the final hours.

2beautifulbabs · 17/01/2021 16:58

So sorry 💐

PurpleHoodie · 17/01/2021 16:58

FlowersBrew
Wishing a speedy journey.

spababe · 17/01/2021 17:00

Your Dad will know you did your best whatever the outcome.

PinkiOcelot · 17/01/2021 17:00

Ahhhh no OP. Hope you get there xx
Flowers Flowers

middleager · 17/01/2021 17:00

I'm so sorry Flowers

Cornishmendoitdrekkly · 17/01/2021 17:00

Thinking of you and mentally holding your hand. Stay strong x

Roselilly36 · 17/01/2021 17:01

So sorry OP, we were in this exact situation many years ago Flowers please remember he will be heavily sedated, out of pain, keep yourself safe.

Rollmopsrule · 17/01/2021 17:01

Im so sorry your going through this. I hope you make it in time. Don't be too hard on yourself about when you've been able to visit. You had to wait for the call from hospital and gad no idea when you would be allowed. Flowers

Sheleg · 17/01/2021 17:02

Oh OP. Hope you get there xx

Therarestone · 17/01/2021 17:02
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4Mongrels · 17/01/2021 17:02

I hope you make it, so sorry to hear about your Dad.

Hope4theBestPlan4theWorst · 17/01/2021 17:02

Sending you love 💕 but I agree, book a taxi xxx

Mumtoone39 · 17/01/2021 17:03

So very sorry OP.

HelenaJustina · 17/01/2021 17:04

Absolutely book a taxi for the other end, it’s not worth the extra stress and hassle. Will you have far to cross London when you arrive? Thinking of you, praying for you and yours over the next few days/weeks.

bearlyactive · 17/01/2021 17:04

Another handhold for you Flowers

InsertRudeWord · 17/01/2021 17:05

I hope you get there OP. Flowers

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