Bye Bye Dad, you can "go home " now

[katie1]

My lovely Daddy passed away just after midnight last night. He had been calm and happy in the nursing home that he was living in for the last 8 weeks, beginning to settle and joining in a few of the activities and enjoying going outside for walks. He was physically fit and active and could be humorous and a bit cheeky at times! He knew me and Mums names and gave us a lovely hug the other day. But yesterday evening as he was walking along the corridor, he slumped suddenly over to one side and collapsed. He was only semi conscious when the ambulance got there and the Nursing home staff did all they could. Me and Mum met him at the hospital and were by his side holding his hand and stroking his face as he passed away.
He went through a stage of always asking to go home even when he was at home, I believe a common trait of many with dementias....well Dad, yes now you can go home, now you can rest.
He was spared the indignities of the latter stages, he knew us, he was not incontinent, he could walk and could feed himself with prompting. I think it was for the best......although very very painfully sad

 

[ellejay]

I am so sorry Katie, thinking of you and your mum. Please accept my condolences x

Lin x

 

[nellbelles]

My condolences to you and your family, we are glad they are no longer fighting a difficult illness, but we miss them so much.

Wishing you all strength for the coming days.

 

[CollegeGirl]

I'm so very sorry to hear this Katie, please accept my condolences, although I can totally understand what you mean about him being spared the indignities of the later stages. I'm glad he was happy and settled in his last few weeks. Take care x

 

[Kjn]

Sorry to hear your news Katie , now he is at peace , give yourself time now xxx

 

[CeliaW]

My condolences Katie but so good you and your Mum were with him. Take care of yourselves xx

 

[daisydi]

So sorry for your loss Katie but please take some comfort from the fact that he didn't suffer the horrible end stages this disease dishes out and that he passed with dignity with you and your mum. God bless your dad

 

[CCM2013]

Aww sending big hugs to you - I lost my dad at beginning of May - and am finding all the Fathers Day cards and merchandise very upsetting, thinking of you at this difficult time.


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[Izzy]

Oh Katie. How terribly sad. I'm so glad that you and your mum were with your dad as he passed away. Wishing you both strength. x

 

[cragmaid]

Safe journey home, Katie's Dad......and my sympathy to you and your family Katie.x

 

[fredsnail]

Sorry to hear of your loss Katie - I wish your Mum and you peace and strength for the days to come.

 

[Gigglemore]

So sorry for the loss of your lovely Daddy. Wishing you and your Mum strength to support each other at this very sad time.

 

[jan.s]

So sorry Katie for the loss of your Dad. I am thinking of you and your mum. X

 

[brambles]

So very sorry Katie. Glad you were able to be with your dad at the end. x

 

[Tears Falling]

Sending my condolences to you and your mum. Pleased to read your dad was settled and that you were able to be with him at the end.

 

[reedysue]

So sorry to hear of your sad loss.

 

[patsy56]

sorry to hear take care

 

[nannylondon]

My lovely Daddy passed away just after midnight last night. He had been calm and happy in the nursing home that he was living in for the last 8 weeks, beginning to settle and joining in a few of the activities and enjoying going outside for walks. He was physically fit and active and could be humorous and a bit cheeky at times! He knew me and Mums names and gave us a lovely hug the other day. But yesterday evening as he was walking along the corridor, he slumped suddenly over to one side and collapsed. He was only semi conscious when the ambulance got there and the Nursing home staff did all they could. Me and Mum met him at the hospital and were by his side holding his hand and stroking his face as he passed away.
He went through a stage of always asking to go home even when he was at home, I believe a common trait of many with dementias....well Dad, yes now you can go home, now you can rest.
He was spared the indignities of the latter stages, he knew us, he was not incontinent, he could walk and could feed himself with prompting. I think it was for the best......although very very painfully sad

Sending my condolences to you and your mum xx

 

[Dazmum]

I'm so sorry Katie,for you and your mum. I can completely understand what you say about your dad being spared the indignities, and he is now at peace. Thinking of you all xxx

 

[jimbo 111]

My lovely Daddy passed away just after midnight last night. He had been calm and happy in the nursing home that he was living in for the last 8 weeks, beginning to settle and joining in a few of the activities and enjoying going outside for walks. He was physically fit and active and could be humorous and a bit cheeky at times! He knew me and Mums names and gave us a lovely hug the other day. But yesterday evening as he was walking along the corridor, he slumped suddenly over to one side and collapsed. He was only semi conscious when the ambulance got there and the Nursing home staff did all they could. Me and Mum met him at the hospital and were by his side holding his hand and stroking his face as he passed away.
He went through a stage of always asking to go home even when he was at home, I believe a common trait of many with dementias....well Dad, yes now you can go home, now you can rest.
He was spared the indignities of the latter stages, he knew us, he was not incontinent, he could walk and could feed himself with prompting. I think it was for the best......although very very painfully sad

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