Sorry to hear of your loss, it’s such a bum time. Too many dads have gone this year, I guess we’re now at that age where the greats fall around us
very sorry to hear that news @Merlin Cat i lost my dad exactly 12 months ago this week - its horrible, but as others have said, focus on the good times you had. the feelings of loss dont go away but they do get easier to bear in time. sending positive vibes. x
Sorry to hear your sad news Alex, you seem to have done an excellent job of looking after him and I'm sure he would have been very proud of you.
To lose a parent is a very sad day, treasure happy memories and that you had a good relationship with him. RIP. My father passed away many years ago, I was grateful to have spent a good amount of time with him in his last few years, it some sense makes it more difficult, but as time passes you'll be pleased of it.
Thank you all for your kind comments. My condolences and a big hug to those who have also lost their parents. I was very proud of my dad who was kind and caring and also had a v random sense of humour. I still feel v let down by the hospital care and think he was taken before his time. I would recommend anyone with elderly parents to try and keep them out of hospital if at all possible as it’s delirium that has the worst effect, and then the lengthy processes to get the discharge procedures moving, all the while whilst the patient is deteriorating and therefore moving the goal posts constantly. on reflection, although I’m sad and angry that dad had to spend two months on a horrible ward I think myself and siblings tried our best for him. He was also relaxed and peaceful in his final week out in the nursing home, and they allowed us to visit. To be fair the hospital also allowed us in to feed dad, so at least we spent time with him. I shall remember all the good times and do my best to honour dad by living my life as dad did. To be honest, kind, caring, loyal, treating everyone as an equal, and being able to laugh at myself. I draw the line at liking sweet and sour, not liking beer, supporting the Villa and in a weirdo manner saying my god is Louis Armstrong
As we’ve spent the morning looking at old photos I shall conclude with these two that I like Making dad come to the Rollright Stones with me, and us threatening to punch each other at my nieces wedding
So sorry to read your news Alex. Your Dad was lucky to have those who obviously loved him do much. Try to remember all the good times. RIP your Dad.
So sorry for your loss har Sorry to hear he has passed away .. much too soon Sounds like your dad left good a good impression on you all... what a character... tbh Louis Armstrong's wonderful world is a great reminder of him... the Villa ..not so much.. great advice above .. you all did really well, to get him out of the hospital and into decent care .. im sure he was grateful have a couple of virtual hugs Art ...
Always sad to hear the loss of a loved one Alex , treasure those great memories X Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
