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My dad died on Tuesday

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runkid · 08/03/2007 23:00

My dad was finally able to rest in piece after dying in my arms at home.
It has been horrible watching him waste away over the last month as he was such an active man and was not used to being ill.
I miss that kind gentle man and cannot believe i will never see him again

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chocolatebirdy · 08/03/2007 23:01

x.

massagemum · 08/03/2007 23:01

Oh i'm so sorry for you.

At least you was able to be with him at the end

Kif · 08/03/2007 23:01
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AbominableSnowMum · 08/03/2007 23:02
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Califrau · 08/03/2007 23:04

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hunkermunker · 08/03/2007 23:04

Oh, sweetheart I'm so very sorry

wotzsaname · 08/03/2007 23:06

I can not think of any words of true comfort at this moment, but I am sorry for the loss of your dear Dad.
I have watched my DD die from cancer when I was young and I do know the pain you have had. You are very brave to have stayed with him at such a precious time for both of you.

quadrophenia · 08/03/2007 23:07

sending you much love and sympathy Runkid xx

myturn · 08/03/2007 23:08

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts go out to you.

mamama · 08/03/2007 23:08

I'm so sorry

x

colditz · 08/03/2007 23:08

Oh Runkid I am so sorry for your loss.

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runkid · 08/03/2007 23:09

It is just such a horrible time arranging the funeral and going through his things knowing that i have to sell his home and someone else will be living there when is there time to grieve.

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Sparkler1 · 08/03/2007 23:09

runkid - thinking of you at this sad time. What a comfort it must have been to your dad to know that he was so close to you at the end. You sound like a very loving and caring person. xx

Weatherwax · 08/03/2007 23:10
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crispyduck · 08/03/2007 23:11

thinking of you runkid

shonaspurtle · 08/03/2007 23:11

So sorry that you and your father had to go through all that. It must have been a huge comfort for him to have your care in his last few weeks.

I'm thinking of you and your family

NurseyJo · 08/03/2007 23:13

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runkid · 08/03/2007 23:13

Thank you for your lovely messages of support xxx

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wotzsaname · 08/03/2007 23:13

You must ask and accept any help that is offered to you, however small that offer might be. Let your guard down, or you will be in turmoil. Do you have some family support?

stressteddy · 08/03/2007 23:14

Runkid - so sorry to hear this. Sending you a hug. Bless you X

crystalpony · 08/03/2007 23:14

You're very, very brave Runkid and you gave your dad dignity and comfort when he most needed it. Am really thinking of you right now x

lucy5 · 08/03/2007 23:15

So sorry

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runkid · 08/03/2007 23:16

I have some family here at the moment but i am executor and have probate and all accounts to deal with and the house then theres my children my job it all seems to much at the moment i am so sad

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stressteddy · 08/03/2007 23:18

Oh runkid. hug, hug, hug. x