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.
Kaylee: You're nice, too. Mal: No, I'm not. I'm a mean old man.
'Serenity'
Natter 59: Dominate Your Face!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
NoiseDesign - Jul 15, 2008 11:24:45 pm PDT #8035 of 10003
Our wings are not tired
Nilly - Jul 15, 2008 11:32:06 pm PDT #8036 of 10003
Swouncing
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?)
NoiseDesign - Jul 15, 2008 11:48:35 pm PDT #8037 of 10003
Our wings are not tired
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.
Nilly - Jul 16, 2008 12:05:20 am PDT #8038 of 10003
Swouncing
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.
Jesse - Jul 16, 2008 12:32:18 am PDT #8039 of 10003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm sorry, Drew.
Nilly - Jul 16, 2008 12:56:28 am PDT #8040 of 10003
Swouncing
Theodosia - Jul 16, 2008 2:01:42 am PDT #8041 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
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.
Sue - Jul 16, 2008 2:56:42 am PDT #8042 of 10003
hip deep in pie
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.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 16, 2008 3:39:31 am PDT #8043 of 10003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I am so sorry for your loss, Drew.
Kat - Jul 16, 2008 4:05:31 am PDT #8044 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
ND, I'm so sorry about your father.
Wait--is that where the Serenity premiere afterparty was held? It just seems right seeing NF and NPH there, and, well, it is the only place I've seen either of them in person.
Hmmm... maybe. It does seem right doesn't it. I had forgotten that NPH was there.