I am so so sad to say...after a 4 1/2 month intense battle against complications and infections after a massive brain hemmorhage, my father passed away 
As many of you know, I have been in VA at his side since the day it happened. It has been an incredibly difficult few months for my family. We've watched my dad suffer far too many indignities and pain than anyone should ever have to.
When his time finally came, my sister mom and I were all at his side. And we held his hand as he peacefully passed away..and then we cried. It was a cry of both relief and sadness that the painful journey is over. And throughout the entire ordeal, we never gave up hope. I had hope that he would make it til his last breath.
Being with him was a gift for which I will always be thankful. And while I would give anything to have him back, I am blessed to have had these last days with him. Most of the past few months he has been pretty much in a vegetative state. It was hard to watch to say the least. But they say they can still hear you. And I told him everything I ever wanted to. I told him how much I loved him and how proud I was to be his daughter.
I don't understand how life works they way it does. And I'll never understand why God took my father away so young. All I can do is continue to live my life as he would want. To keep his legacy alive. And to keep the hope and wonder in life that he taught me. And I'll never let his memory fade....
To all of you that have called, emailed and given support, I thank you so much. I may not have been able to get back to you as I wanted too, but knowing you were there helped me through. It is times like these that you need your friends and family to lean on. Without them,it is hard to find strength.
My Dad was a wonderful soul and will be missed.....
To end this on a brighter note, I want to mention that November 19th is a big day. Its the day that both Trashe and I turn the big 3-0...eek! And I wanna celebrate in style. Would any of you fine folks be up for gathering to eat, drink and be merry for a night? It falls on a Saturday, which rocks. And I'm up for heading into the city, as long as someone gives me place to crash. Cuz after all this, I need to get my drink on in a baaad way
As many of you know, I have been in VA at his side since the day it happened. It has been an incredibly difficult few months for my family. We've watched my dad suffer far too many indignities and pain than anyone should ever have to.
When his time finally came, my sister mom and I were all at his side. And we held his hand as he peacefully passed away..and then we cried. It was a cry of both relief and sadness that the painful journey is over. And throughout the entire ordeal, we never gave up hope. I had hope that he would make it til his last breath.
Being with him was a gift for which I will always be thankful. And while I would give anything to have him back, I am blessed to have had these last days with him. Most of the past few months he has been pretty much in a vegetative state. It was hard to watch to say the least. But they say they can still hear you. And I told him everything I ever wanted to. I told him how much I loved him and how proud I was to be his daughter.
I don't understand how life works they way it does. And I'll never understand why God took my father away so young. All I can do is continue to live my life as he would want. To keep his legacy alive. And to keep the hope and wonder in life that he taught me. And I'll never let his memory fade....
To all of you that have called, emailed and given support, I thank you so much. I may not have been able to get back to you as I wanted too, but knowing you were there helped me through. It is times like these that you need your friends and family to lean on. Without them,it is hard to find strength.
My Dad was a wonderful soul and will be missed.....
To end this on a brighter note, I want to mention that November 19th is a big day. Its the day that both Trashe and I turn the big 3-0...eek! And I wanna celebrate in style. Would any of you fine folks be up for gathering to eat, drink and be merry for a night? It falls on a Saturday, which rocks. And I'm up for heading into the city, as long as someone gives me place to crash. Cuz after all this, I need to get my drink on in a baaad way
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rick
AKA the birthday stalker
my condolences...i lost my mom a year ago september. i know how hard it is.
i hope you're ok.