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Post by putabuttononit on Jun 8, 2023 8:09:21 GMT
that he has decided to stop all cancer treatments. It was very hard and emotional and he cried as he told us he was done. We all talked about how he wants to spend his time left. My sister was there too, and then we called my brothers.
We will cancel all doctor appointments (so many). Dad doesn’t even want his blood drawn- he said NO MORE needles. (He will have a pain management doctor of course)
As agonizingly hard as it all was today, Dad felt a sense of peace having made his decision. No more surgeries, (no more long recoveries), and ability to rest and make the most of the time he has left.
I’ve been crying all day but I’m relieved for Dad. He’s been through so much.
Now we soak up the time we have left with him.
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Post by dewryce on Jun 8, 2023 9:08:28 GMT
Oh honey, I’m so sorry (((hugs))). What a difficult decision. Enjoy your time with him, what precious memories those will be.
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Post by gillyp on Jun 8, 2023 9:23:43 GMT
It’s a big decision but one that will bring him peace and relief, knowing that he had taken some control back and can do this on his own terms. I’m so sorry for you all and hope you can find some peace too.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 8, 2023 9:24:45 GMT
I’m so sorry. Treasure the time you have with him.
Hugs
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Post by christine58 on Jun 8, 2023 9:48:24 GMT
that he has decided to stop all cancer treatments. It was very hard and emotional and he cried as he told us he was done. We all talked about how he wants to spend his time left. My sister was there too, and then we called my brothers. We will cancel all doctor appointments (so many). Dad doesn’t even want his blood drawn- he said NO MORE needles. (He will have a pain management doctor of course) As agonizingly hard as it all was today, Dad felt a sense of peace having made his decision. No more surgeries, (no more long recoveries), and ability to rest and make the most of the time he has left. I’ve been crying all day but I’m relieved for Dad. He’s been through so much. Now we soak up the time we have left with him. I’m sorry. What about calling in hospice? |
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Post by elaine on Jun 8, 2023 10:04:57 GMT
(((Hugs))) I am so sorry that your father is so sick. You are such a wonderful daughter to support his decision to stop his treatment.
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Post by littlemama on Jun 8, 2023 10:07:38 GMT
Please convince him to let Hospice help him. They will make his remaining time as comfortable as possible
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cakediva
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Post by cakediva on Jun 8, 2023 11:26:48 GMT
Hugs to you all…..
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Post by olbrwneyedgirl on Jun 8, 2023 11:31:49 GMT
What a mix of emotions. I will be thinking about you and your dad.
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Post by lisaknits on Jun 8, 2023 11:34:26 GMT
((Hugs)) to you and your family. This is so hard.
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Post by lisae on Jun 8, 2023 11:44:45 GMT
I'm so sorry for all you are going through. It's good that he could make this decision for himself and that your family gave him the space and support to do that.
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Post by canadianlinda on Jun 8, 2023 11:45:03 GMT
Hugs to you all.
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Post by auntkelly on Jun 8, 2023 11:53:31 GMT
I’m so sorry.
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Post by quinlove on Jun 8, 2023 12:18:42 GMT
I am so sorry. Sending love to you. ❤️
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Post by KelleeM on Jun 8, 2023 12:23:39 GMT
Sending hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️
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Post by librarylady on Jun 8, 2023 12:26:50 GMT
Hugs to you all.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jun 8, 2023 12:35:34 GMT
Thinking of you and your family.
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Post by Mel on Jun 8, 2023 12:36:03 GMT
I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose a parent. Just do what he needs/wants and make some memories while you still can. Hugs!!
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Post by mom on Jun 8, 2023 12:49:12 GMT
I am so incredibly sorry. What you are facing is so hard.
I agree with the others -- please call hospice and have him evaluated. Truly, they are there to make him the most comfortable he can be and to hep your family.
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 8, 2023 12:50:12 GMT
Giant hugs at this difficult time. I hope you find peace in the knowledge that he is surrounded by family that loves him.
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Post by Ramona on Jun 8, 2023 12:50:38 GMT
I am so sorry.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 8, 2023 13:21:05 GMT
I’m so sorry. It’s hard when the one leaving makes this decision, but I understand that he wants to enjoy what time he has left with you.
Big hugs and prayers for strength and peace for all of you!
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Post by grammanisi on Jun 8, 2023 13:22:27 GMT
I'm sorry❤️
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Post by denda on Jun 8, 2023 13:29:19 GMT
I know this is a hard time. I will keep your Dad and all of your family in my prayers.
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Post by Lexica on Jun 8, 2023 13:32:36 GMT
Oh, I’m sorry. Although kudos to him for realizing that he doesn’t want to put his body through any more. I respect that and would be doing the exact same thing. Just spend whatever time he has left with him and enjoy the heck out of him.
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Post by snyder on Jun 8, 2023 13:40:03 GMT
Big {{{{Hugs}}} That had to be a very difficult decision to hear from your dad.
Prayers for him to be at peace and for the family to be strong.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 8, 2023 13:42:38 GMT
I’m so very sorry but glad you are all on board and at peace with his decision to live out the rest of his days his way. Sending huge hugs your family’s way. I wish things could have been like that for my dad but sadly they weren’t. Losing a beloved parent is incredibly difficult.
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Post by piebaker on Jun 8, 2023 14:00:33 GMT
Thinking of your father and your family.
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Post by stormsts on Jun 8, 2023 14:09:39 GMT
Hugs to you and your family!
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Post by hutchfan on Jun 8, 2023 14:12:44 GMT
Sending you hugs.
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