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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Feb 25, 2015 18:22:06 GMT -5
Friday on the red eye back to NY to likely say good bye to my dad. Things are not good at all. It's going to be a fast trip, I'll return on Tuesday (with the airline gods smiling) and only miss 2 days of classes.
I'm having an even harder time holding it together than when my mom died.
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Post by Happy prose on Feb 25, 2015 18:24:54 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear. It's a very hard thing to go through.
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Post by tskeeter on Feb 25, 2015 18:28:29 GMT -5
Sorry to hear your Dad isn't doing well. I'm sure that the prospect of losing a second parent is more challenging that losing the first. And losing the first isnt easy.
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Post by taz157 on Feb 25, 2015 18:30:15 GMT -5
I'm sorry Mich. Have safe travels.
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Post by Tired Tess on Feb 25, 2015 18:30:38 GMT -5
God bless you and yours.
Breath.
I hope things go as smooth as possible.
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Post by dannylion on Feb 25, 2015 18:32:03 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Mich. Sending good thoughts for you and your Dad and everyone who loves him.
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Post by sapphire12 on Feb 25, 2015 18:33:13 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mich during this difficult time. Safe travels to and fro.
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Post by shanendoah on Feb 25, 2015 18:42:53 GMT -5
So sorry.
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Post by mmhmm on Feb 25, 2015 18:47:12 GMT -5
Oh, Mich, I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your dad. I hope his passing is peaceful.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Feb 25, 2015 18:53:50 GMT -5
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Post by Jake 48 on Feb 25, 2015 18:58:51 GMT -5
Prayers , hugs and safe travel
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 25, 2015 19:05:08 GMT -5
I'm sorry Mich. It has to be terrible going through this again. We're all here for you.
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Post by milee on Feb 25, 2015 19:07:28 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. Safe travels.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 19:10:36 GMT -5
Best wishes to you and your family.
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Post by mamasita99 on Feb 25, 2015 19:20:28 GMT -5
Thoughts of peace and comfort heading your way during this difficult time
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Post by CCL on Feb 25, 2015 19:24:20 GMT -5
Awe sorry for you and your family.
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Post by Jaguar on Feb 25, 2015 19:26:14 GMT -5
Oh Mich I'm so very sorry, we are all here for you when you return.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Feb 25, 2015 19:31:10 GMT -5
sending hugs and thoughts and prayers your way. Safe travels.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Feb 25, 2015 19:42:27 GMT -5
So sorry Mich! My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 19:55:49 GMT -5
You and your families have my thoughts and/or prayers.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 25, 2015 19:56:24 GMT -5
I'm sorry mich. I hope all of your travels go smoothly.
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Post by Bonny on Feb 25, 2015 20:17:30 GMT -5
Mich, I know this is very hard.
safe travels.
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Post by Timberwolf on Feb 25, 2015 20:23:42 GMT -5
Oh man! That's rough - I'm so sorry .
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 25, 2015 20:26:03 GMT -5
<<hugs>> Mich, please know you have many virtual friends holding you in our hearts
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 25, 2015 20:35:58 GMT -5
I, too, am sorry to hear about your father's downturn, Mich. The visit will be very difficult, but try and find some things to laugh about together -- silly family memories, crazy family members (come on, we ALL have them, LOL), etc. If he's up to it, can you take him on a car ride through the old neighborhood? Make a list of just a few -- 3, 4 -- questions that you need/want to ask him and do so one at a time over the course of the weekend. Is there a favorite food or treat you can bring to him for you to share? I wish you both peace in the days ahead.
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 25, 2015 20:41:38 GMT -5
I'm so sorry Mich. Be safe and lots of strength for you.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Feb 25, 2015 20:53:53 GMT -5
I, too, am sorry to hear about your father's downturn, Mich. The visit will be very difficult, but try and find some things to laugh about together -- silly family memories, crazy family members (come on, we ALL have them, LOL), etc. If he's up to it, can you take him on a car ride through the old neighborhood? Make a list of just a few -- 3, 4 -- questions that you need/want to ask him and do so one at a time over the course of the weekend. Is there a favorite food or treat you can bring to him for you to share? I wish you both peace in the days ahead. Unfortunately, car rides are not going to be possible. According to my sister, he's only coherent a few minutes at a time. They think his liver is shutting down and the toxins are being dumped into his blood at this point, but since he's in hospice there are no more tests. He's pretty much bed/chair bound. My sister did say that those times he is coherent he is as clear as a bell. I can't imagine what it's like to know that his time is ending very quickly. It sounds like he is not going to make it until the time I had planned on going out there the first week of April, thus moving up this trip.
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Post by Jaguar on Feb 25, 2015 20:56:32 GMT -5
<<<<<<<<<< BIG MASSIVE HUGS >>>>>>>>>>
Hon I'm so sorry.
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Post by kjto1 on Feb 25, 2015 21:44:09 GMT -5
Hugs and prayers.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Feb 25, 2015 21:58:48 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, Mich.
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