My Dad - My Absense

bandyt09

I had a few free moments so I thought I would pop in.

My dad recently was taken to the doctors because he wasn't feeling too well and had a really bloated stomach. After examination and cat scan it was determined he had a large mass on his liver. A biopsy was done and came back as inoperable liver cancer. Turns out the whole liver is just one big cancer. Well, on Sunday I visited and he looked like a different person. Sunday night he was admitted to the hospital and we were informed to think in matter of him being with us for a matter of days. He is at home and on comfort care so no meds except for Adavan and morphine for anxiety and discomfort. He hasn't eaten anything since Sunday and no liquids either. His kidneys are starting to shut down as is the rest of his body. He isn't in pain just has some discomfort.

It is the hardest thing I have had to endure in my life as it was just over two weeks ago he was up and about just being himself. Really has thrown me for a loop and am really still processing all that has happened in a very short time.

If, my family here, can send prayers for him to pass during his sleep that would be great. He is well past any chance of getting better so the best we can ask for is for his to pass swiftly and with as little discomfort as possible.

Thanks to all the support this forum has provided over the years.

I'll be back but just don't know when. 

genareddog

So sorry to hear about your dad. Praying for him and your entire family.

Wylaff

May the Lord bless you and keep you,
May the Lord shine his face upon you and be gracious to you,
May the Lord turn his continence to you, and bring you peace...

Me and mine and praying for you. Just reach out to us if you need anything.

kswildcat

So sorry to hear. Prayers in route

Bob_Luken

So sorry. Praying. 

peter4jc

It's my privilege to pray, Todd, for your dad and the rest of your family.

jgibv

Thoughts with you and your family in this difficult time, Todd.

You know we're all here for you if you need anything. 

Usaf06

Sorry to hear this Todd, we all wish you and your family the best.

Nolagizmo

Thoughts and prayers brutha. Any support you need let us know. Wishing the best for you and your family.

Puff_Dougie

"The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." (Isaiah 57:1-2)

So sorry to read this sad news, Todd. May your dad be kept free from pain and taken quickly to the place where there are no tears or suffering. Praying for you all, brother!

CharlieHeis

Terribly sorry to hear this, Todd. My prayers for you and your family.

bert873

Sorry to hear this Todd. Sending my thoughts and prayers for your family. 

jlmarta

Very sorry, Todd. Prayers for you and family going out. 

First_Warrior

Todd, I will pray for a soft and gentle crossing for your Dad. 

johnnyB

I'm so sorry to hear that,may your father find rest in the Lord. I send my prayers to you and your family.

Stubble

It pains me to hear this Todd.  Sorry that this is happening to him, and to the family.  Prayers sent. 

SleevePlz

I'm so sorry to hear of this Todd. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. 

silvermouse

Holding you and your family in the Light, in the Quaker tradition. Peace.

Edna20

Sorry about your dad Todd, my thoughts will be with you and I pray that he will go peacefully

Yakster

That's hard, Todd, so sorry to hear this.  We just went through hospice with my FIL and we were able to get him back to his home for Thanksgiving where he loved to be, surrounded by family. My prayers are with you and your family. 

YankeeMan

Ours prayers are with you.

jarubla

Sending prayers, Todd. 

miller65rod

Sorry to hear this, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. 

Bigshizza

Love ya Todd-- anything you need just call. I have the whole family in prayers..

0patience

What Jim said.
So sorry to hear this.
Please take care of yourself and your family. 
You have a rough road ahead of you and I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

rsherman24

So sorry to hear Todd.  Sending prayers

Glock1975

So sorry to hear this news Todd, thoughts and prayers. 

[Deleted User]

Sending a text bro. 

Patrickbrick

Very sorry Todd.  I went through something similar with my dad.  I work second shift and I have a baby so I never sleep feel free to pm me if you want my number.  I've got an ear and am around if you need anything.  Thoughts are with you and your family.

bandyt09

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. The prayers worked as my father passed at 3:18 this morning very peacefully. He was sent home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his wife and 3 sons. While we are sad we know he is in a better place and are happy for him. There will be no more pain nor suffering nor discomfort, only happiness.

It is still surreal that it was only 15 days ago that he went to the doctor and now is no longer with us. My pops and I ended every phone call or departure with an "I love you" but that only started as he got older. I think it's time to make sure those that I love hear those words everytime as you never know when you will see or talk to them again.

Puff_Dougie

Sorry for your loss, Todd, but relieved that the Lord took your dad quickly as you hoped. This life is a fragile thing, and we too easily get wrapped up in vain distractions that keep us from focusing on the things - or rather, the people - that matter most. I'll be praying now for you and your family as you grieve and move forward. God bless you, brother.