MidlifeVenture Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Glad to hear you got the ramp was wondering when I didn't hear from you but figured you would call if you needed help> Hang in there thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Prayers going out from me. I went through this about 14 or 15 years ago. Lost my mom to colon cancer. My older sister and I rented a house together and took my mom and little sister (about 8 years old at the time) in for the last months that she was with us. I remember her having my sister call me and telling me to get home from work one night. I headed there right away and didn't go in to work for a couple weeks after that. I think she made it another week. It was all such a blur, and I did not want to deal with it. I still wish I had handled it better than I did.Again, I'm sending prayers up for you and your family. Prayers for God's will, whether it be miraculous healing, or comfort dealing with the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 It is with a heavy heart, my father passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning. He was home for 2 weeks. 12 great days of talking with Dad. I talked to Dad last night about 10 PM. I thanked him for being my Dad and raising me right. He gave me a hug and blinked his eyes. Official time was 4:07 AM.Ironic thing about the number 407. Dad was Teamster rep for Local 407. One of his hospital room numbers was 407. I miss him already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick37 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I am very sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad that the chapter ended peacefully and lovingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sorry to hear this Scott. You were truly blessed to spend the last 2 weeks with your father and share moments that you will remember and bring you comfort. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers for you & yours. It was good that you got to spend some time with your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingingchic Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sorry for your loss, will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I can't even imagine how comforting it must have been for him to have his loving family all around him. I'm sure his last thoughts were nothing but love and admiration for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 You'll be surprised by how often you'll pick up the phone to call him. 11 years later, I still do it. My condolences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sorry for your loss :'( if you need anything at all let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sorry for your loss, Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Very sorry to hear this man!! thoughts and prayers are with your family and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sorry for your loss.Try to focus on the good memories....it does help some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sorry for your loss.I'm really happy that you got that time with him. Being able to spend those last days and moments with him is the greatest gift you could have given him. It will also help your healing because there are no regrets to focus on, just fond memories. Still sucks and will hurt a lot for a while. Let us know if we can do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sorry to hear this Scott just know you got to spend the time with him at the end. The few times i met your father he seemed like a great person. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Moving on does not mean forgetting.I just re-read all these posts again and truely thank everyone that posted. For those that indicated they have a loved one with cancer, I hope all is with your situation. My mom and sister are doing ok. My father passed away at his house. Some times I am ok and feel comfort being there in the house and in that room. Other times I just cry even before I make the turn onto their street.Mom indicated that she will stay in the house for a year and then decide if she will keep the house. I can already see the house is too large for her. I cut the grass, keep her car clean.I did get my father's rifle, but have not fired it yet since his passing. It is special since we went together when it was purchased. Thank you for reading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmanlyst Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Prayers you and your family. I know what you are going through,my aunt who decided to raise me after my mother ran out passed away last February from small cell lung cancer but had beat Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma just 3 years before the SCLC was a crazy ball out f left field wasn't much the doctors could do but make her comfortable because radiation had no effect. I know its not the same as losing a father just letting you know there are others here for support if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm sorry to hear about your dad my prayers will be with you. I went through a similar experience with my grandmother she would be herself some days and others she was not. All I can say is take the time you have and make the most of it. At least he is at home where he can be comfortable. Again, my prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm not sure how I missed the 2nd half of this tread but I'm so sorry for you Scott, yet elated it was peaceful and that you 2 got so much more time together towards the end. I didnt get either blessing when cancer took my Dad in '99. Wish I could tell you how easy it gets later, but I dont believe its easy to accept and live with at any age.....but it does hurt less later, which I'm sure you're finding now that its been a little while. Stay strong and hope to see you at the Dream Ride this year even if its in the cage, was a brief but fun chat at MidO this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Cancer is a bastard. Reading your initial post brings back those memories.....and lots of emotions.The good thing for you-knowing he will be in a better place free of pain and suffering. My prayers go out to you and your loved ones. Stand tall, be strong.....God bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm sorry for your loss. Time will heal the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Ya know, once in a while something in a song, or movie will set me off crying over the loss of my mom. It's almost totally random even. I was close to tears at work the other day because of a song that was playing on the radio, a song that I've heard hundreds of times in the past several years (my mom was gone long before the song came out) but for some reason that time it got to me. My advice is to let it out and to try not to keep it in if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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