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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 15, 2016 0:11:45 GMT -5
I just want to thank all of you for distracting me a little bit over the last few weeks.
My dad has really declined fast and is now on his death bed. I've spent a lot of time with him and my mom lately.
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Post by Angela on Jan 15, 2016 2:06:50 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Dani. Such a hard time for all involved...
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 15, 2016 2:13:04 GMT -5
Thanks, Angela. On the 19th it will be exactly 25 years since he had the first Grand Mal seizure and his brain tumor was discovered. There have been many ups and downs in that time, but really his life was relatively normal. He's amazing. There have been times when I haven't been around the forum much, but with all of the turmoil lately, reading your posts has been therapeutic. So thank you for that.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jan 15, 2016 5:41:23 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this news. He sounds like he is an amazing person so I know you and your family will really miss him. Sending hugs your way.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 15, 2016 6:00:43 GMT -5
Thank you so much, Jan. A few hours ago I almost managed to get to sleep, when I had a vision of him teaching me to Jitterbug. I was wide awake, then, and cried and cried into Diablo's fur. Awful. By the way, Diablo is my cat.
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Post by easttex on Jan 15, 2016 6:35:29 GMT -5
Tough times for you, Dani. How wonderful that he had so many good years after the diagnosis. I imagine that made you appreciate him all the more, and perhaps that makes this time even harder for you. I'll be thinking of you.
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Post by Angela on Jan 15, 2016 8:07:36 GMT -5
Thanks, Angela. On the 19th it will be exactly 25 years since he had the first Grand Mal seizure and his brain tumor was discovered. There have been many ups and downs in that time, but really his life was relatively normal. He's amazing. There have been times when I haven't been around the forum much, but with all of the turmoil lately, reading your posts has been therapeutic. So thank you for that. Oh Dani, sounds like things have been tough for a while for you all I'm glad to hear being on this forum and reading everyone's posts has brought a little cheer to you We found out my Dad had cancer in September 2003 (which was a year after I had cancer) and he passed away in August 2006, 8 days after his 67th birthday. It was an incredibly hard time for all. My Dad was the most kind and caring person I've ever know and was in my life every single day. Was so hard to loose him. But concentrating on things we love and being with people we love is what gets us through difficult times like that.. So again I am glad everyone here can bring you a little cheer Take care Ang
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Post by Caseysmom on Jan 15, 2016 9:21:36 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that Dani, big hugs sent your way from us too.
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Post by aaron on Jan 15, 2016 10:02:17 GMT -5
Dani, I'm so sorry. This must be so hard for you He sounds like a great man and a real fighter through all of the hardship. I'm glad the forum was able to provide some needed distraction. Let us know if there's anything we can do. *hugs*
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 15, 2016 14:07:12 GMT -5
Thanks, Angela. On the 19th it will be exactly 25 years since he had the first Grand Mal seizure and his brain tumor was discovered. There have been many ups and downs in that time, but really his life was relatively normal. He's amazing. There have been times when I haven't been around the forum much, but with all of the turmoil lately, reading your posts has been therapeutic. So thank you for that. Oh Dani, sounds like things have been tough for a while for you all I'm glad to hear being on this forum and reading everyone's posts has brought a little cheer to you We found out my Dad had cancer in September 2003 (which was a year after I had cancer) and he passed away in August 2006, 8 days after his 67th birthday. It was an incredibly hard time for all. My Dad was the most kind and caring person I've ever know and was in my life every single day. Was so hard to loose him. But concentrating on things we love and being with people we love is what gets us through difficult times like that.. So again I am glad everyone here can bring you a little cheer Take care Ang Oh, Ang, my heart hurts for you, as well. I hate cancer! (((((BIG HUGE HUGS)))))
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Post by julianna on Jan 15, 2016 14:57:33 GMT -5
I am sure this was difficult for you to share with us Dani... (as I sit here with tears in my eyes). I can only say that I know exactly how you feel as I have gone through the same. I can only send big hugs your way and let you know that you are in my prayers.
Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others, cannot help but keep it from themselves. (old saying)
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Post by msdani1981 on Jan 15, 2016 15:31:37 GMT -5
I know you just went through this exact same thing, Julianna. My only hesitation in posting it was "What if Julianna can't take it right now? What if it's too soon?"
(((((HUGE BIG HUGS))))) to you. I'm so sorry for your loss. It feels like a bad dream sometimes, doesn't it?
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Post by julianna on Jan 16, 2016 15:22:01 GMT -5
Exactly Dani... and a bad dream and I cannot wake up from it. Everyone tells me it will take time... and I am sure it will. This is my first year of such a great loss and it seems so many little things set me off into tears. Yesterday it was Kentucky Fried Chicken that made me cry... lol.... silly... but true. I do my very best to remember and celebrate the good things... and when I get all balled up... I play this song... and then I release... and am good until tomorrow.
Not sure if it will work. Thank you for remembering Dani.
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