I know it's late, I'm sorry. I've posted before, had been worried about 'what to tell my daughter', what to do if Grandad was really ill whilst she was away.
Thanks for all your replies. They meant so much.
Dad's been deteriorating so badly. Two bad falls in the last two days. not eating or even drinking. The district nurse and our doctor came in today and now Dad is in hospital. He's in the A and E ward. No beds available. His heart is failing. prostate not good (news to us), the treatment for his water retention will muck up his kidneys, we've been advised by the doctor to sign a DNR form. We have done.
At this point I want to say, he is 87 (birthday last Tuesday, 4.3.21) 1940 to 1946 in th RAF, worked (apart from for King and country) from the age of 15 to 75. I'm so proud of him.
We're not with him now. Mum is shattered, my brother is looking after her. My daughter is asleep. I'm awake.
Oh God I'm sorry to moan. I know you're all aware. Love to everyone. X Philippa
Thanks for all your replies. They meant so much.
Dad's been deteriorating so badly. Two bad falls in the last two days. not eating or even drinking. The district nurse and our doctor came in today and now Dad is in hospital. He's in the A and E ward. No beds available. His heart is failing. prostate not good (news to us), the treatment for his water retention will muck up his kidneys, we've been advised by the doctor to sign a DNR form. We have done.
At this point I want to say, he is 87 (birthday last Tuesday, 4.3.21) 1940 to 1946 in th RAF, worked (apart from for King and country) from the age of 15 to 75. I'm so proud of him.
We're not with him now. Mum is shattered, my brother is looking after her. My daughter is asleep. I'm awake.
Oh God I'm sorry to moan. I know you're all aware. Love to everyone. X Philippa