Prayers for my dad

[Carl Spackler]

Dad passed away this afternoon at around 2pm after an 11 day fight. Given his condition, we took him off of the meds that were artificially supporting his blood pressure. The doctors said that he would probably not last 24 hours even with the meds. We wanted family to be surrounding him and not to go in the middle of the night. It was the hardest thing that I have ever experienced. I logically know that it is not true, but I feel as though I killed him by telling the doctor to shut it off.

Again - thank you all for your prayers and support.

So sorry to hear this and for you and you families loss. Everything reasonably possible and in our advanced medical world at times it becomes too much as the patient suffers silently, unable to say let me go. He is in his eternal rest now. May you and your family take comfort in knowing his pain and suffering no longer exist as he rests where there is no more pain nor tears or sadness. This is the time where you have to be strong for other family members, I have been in your place and there has to be a strong family member for the weaker ones to hang on to and allow decisions to be made with controversy or delay. My God's peace envelop you to be the one who stand strong in this sad time.

 

[CentexLion]

Dad passed away this afternoon at around 2pm after an 11 day fight. Given his condition, we took him off of the meds that were artificially supporting his blood pressure. The doctors said that he would probably not last 24 hours even with the meds. We wanted family to be surrounding him and not to go in the middle of the night. It was the hardest thing that I have ever experienced. I logically know that it is not true, but I feel as though I killed him by telling the doctor to shut it off.

Again - thank you all for your prayers and support.

paradox,

My sympathies and condolences for you and your family. We went through this with my MIL about 1 year ago, and it is hard. My prayers are for you. While we have never met, I thank you for opening up and sharing on the message board, and hopefully, allowing us to send our prayers and wishes. Keep remembering the good times with your Father and family.

Best Regards,

CentexLion

 

[LafayetteBear]

God bless your dad and your family, Paradox. .

 

[CarolinaPittFan]

I was hoping and praying your dad would battle through this. I'm so sorry, May Larry Rest in Eternal Peace!

 

[psuguy04]

Prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.

 

[NICNEM_PSU80]

I am praying for you, your father and your family. This is a difficult time but God and we are with you.

 

[getmyjive11]

Dad passed away this afternoon at around 2pm after an 11 day fight. Given his condition, we took him off of the meds that were artificially supporting his blood pressure. The doctors said that he would probably not last 24 hours even with the meds. We wanted family to be surrounding him and not to go in the middle of the night. It was the hardest thing that I have ever experienced. I logically know that it is not true, but I feel as though I killed him by telling the doctor to shut it off.

Again - thank you all for your prayers and support.

I'm so sorry hear this. Thoughts and prayers to you and family.

 

[androcles]

...our deepest sympathy to you and your family...

 

[tgar]

Hey man, thanks for the continuous updates, your dad put up a great fight. Take care and you have my sympathy, condolences, respect and best wishes for moving forward. I'm glad your family could be there.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Paradox - Someday you'll understand you ABSOLUTELY did what was best for your Dad and your family.....please don't EVER doubt that.

I lost my Dad about 16 months ago and it doesn't matter how or when the end comes, it's brutal to deal with. I still struggle. But I could not have been more proud of my Dad and I think he'd be pretty proud of me.....and I'm sure this is the case between you and your Dad.

My thoughts and prayers are with your Dad, yourself and your family.

 

[Fizz1]

I'm so sorry, Paradox, but glad you could be there. That means a TON. You have and will continue to be in my prayers.

 

[brupsu]

so sorry for your families loss.

 

[john4psu]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family Paradox.

 

[Sviatoslav]

Paradox, I am so very sorry for your loss. We were pulling hard for your Dad. I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. Will be in prayer for you and your family during this time of mourning. May our God and heavenly father bring you peace that passes understanding. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge, his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." ps 91:4

 

[BVSt.Paul]

Sympathies to you and your entire family.

 

[mbahses]

Dad passed away this afternoon at around 2pm after an 11 day fight. Given his condition, we took him off of the meds that were artificially supporting his blood pressure. The doctors said that he would probably not last 24 hours even with the meds. We wanted family to be surrounding him and not to go in the middle of the night. It was the hardest thing that I have ever experienced. I logically know that it is not true, but I feel as though I killed him by telling the doctor to shut it off.

Again - thank you all for your prayers and support.

You made the right decision. All you could give him was love, and food. Imagine you sitting there with a plateful of food in front of you, you want to eat it but can't. As Tom said, many far worse outcomes were in store had he lived to suffer. He fought the good fight, he deserves to rest now.

Remember the good times. My condolences.

 

[Zenophile]

Dad passed away this afternoon at around 2pm after an 11 day fight. Given his condition, we took him off of the meds that were artificially supporting his blood pressure. The doctors said that he would probably not last 24 hours even with the meds. We wanted family to be surrounding him and not to go in the middle of the night. It was the hardest thing that I have ever experienced. I logically know that it is not true, but I feel as though I killed him by telling the doctor to shut it off.

Again - thank you all for your prayers and support.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, P. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

 

[psute]

Prayers for you strength and your families' at this heartbreaking time...

 

[PennStateNate]

Dad passed away this afternoon at around 2pm after an 11 day fight. Given his condition, we took him off of the meds that were artificially supporting his blood pressure. The doctors said that he would probably not last 24 hours even with the meds. We wanted family to be surrounding him and not to go in the middle of the night. It was the hardest thing that I have ever experienced. I logically know that it is not true, but I feel as though I killed him by telling the doctor to shut it off.

Again - thank you all for your prayers and support.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Be strong. The next 2 months will be hard, always think of the good times.

Like I said, my father fought sepsis for 18 days in ICU before passing. I have always thought it's tough, but the longer he was in there the more worried I was.

If you need anything. I'm here.

 

[rem524]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family made the absolute best decision you could for your Dad given the difficult circumstances and you clearly did it with much love in your hearts. We had to do the same for my Dad and I know we did the best we could for him, just as he always did for us. Thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones.

 

[KCLion]

Paradox,

I just shed tears for you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Be stfong and know thatbyou did the right thing for your father.

 

[Westcoast24]

Paradox
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[jp3272]

I am so sorry to hear this. May eternal light shine upon your father. Peace to you and your family.