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Oh, ND, I'm so sorry for your loss.
If I followed your "Beep Me" posts properly, it seemed like he wanted his passing away to happen at home, surrounded by you, his loved ones. It's good to know that at least he got that. And that you managed to be there.
Peace and love to you, and all the rest of your family.
I'm sorry to hear that, ND. I hope there was as least pain as possible and glad you got to see him.
Peace to you and your family.
Yes. It was very quick. He was miserable in the hospital and just wanted to come home. I really believe that he hung on until he could come home, and then he had the day with us all around his bed. He drifted in and out all day and knew we were all there. When he knew we were all ready to let him go, that's when he went.
So it does seem as if - considering how difficult the situation was in the first place - it was the most peaceful, living way to go. At home, with you (all of you, right?), knowing that he was with you. And in a way, on his own terms, the way he wanted it.
How is your mother doing? Are you all busy with running errands and the like, into the night, or will you be able to at least try to get some rest?
(If you don't have any energy for answering questions, please ignore me, OK?)
He died at just about 11 PM so it's pretty much the middle of the night. Everyone is up here. Mom is hanging in there, we'll see how she does over the next few weeks. On one level she's ready to go with him. They've been married for 49 years. Kristin should be pulling up shortly, she flew back in to LAX and then has been driving down here to San Diego.
49 years. Wow. I can't even imagine knowing somebody for that long, let alone be married to them.
It's good to read that Kristin will be there with you soon, middle of the night or not.
Will everybody stay there for the night? Do you already work out details of what-happens-now and what-has-to-be-done?
I'm not sure what's appropriate to ask and what's nosy and not-in-place and annoying. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Drew.
So sorry, Drew. I'm glad though that you got to get home to the family to support them, and let your father know you loved him.
I'm so sorry about your father, Drew. But I am glad he had his final day at home with his family. Much love to you.