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Been a while since I asked for prayers for my Pop.
He's been in a nursing home for 2 yrs after a mild stroke, but kept slipping. Once you're not making progress to "get out" Medicare won't pay so we've gone thru almost $200,000 of his savings in 18 mos. Good thing Mom is gone and didn't need the $$.
He turned 90 Sunday. Had a small gathering as he's been pretty much asleep most of the time I visit, but he was awake and enjoyed us reading his cards to him, singing Happy B'day and feeding him 'pureed' cake and thickened ice cream. (yuk)
Then Monday, he crashed with heavy sweats and unable to eat or swallow. Tuesday ok, but had blood in his stool.
He can do nothing for himself, and while I will miss visiting him daily, even without much interaction, I hate to see him linger and suffer.
Prayers requested for strength for me to accept God's will and for God's Mercy to be on Titus, my Dad, that his suffering may not last longer than his desire to continue and that God's peace be on him.
Thanks...
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Dad's headed toward "perfect healing". His brother, battling bone cancer 30 yrs ago, told me, "Dave, even death is God's perfect healing". His death was very painful near the end, but hopefully, he never lost that focus.
Hard to think in those terms till you watch a loved one live a shell of existence without ability to do for self or even interact. Then one truly understands the power of those words!
NOw the hard part: living that fine attitude!
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TGMM Family of the Bow Sasquatch 60" T/D, R/D LB Posts: 11109 | From: L@ncaster County, PA | Registered: Mar 2003
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Prayers sent David. I have seen and been through the suffering, and even though we know in our hearts what is best, it is always hard to let go. May he find his peace soon my friend.
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TGMM Family Of The Bow Posts: 2678 | From: virginia | Registered: Jan 2005
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Prayers sent for both your Pop and yourself. I've been where you are with my Grandmother, back in 1983. Bless YOUR heart for being the son that everyone hopes and prays that they could have in those final years.
May God lay his loving hands on your Pop and remove his pain and suffering and give you the strength and wisdom to handle what you put into HIS hands.
Thy will be done......
Winterhawk1960
P.S. If you ever need to talk, you know how to get ahold of me.......anytime brother.
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Thanks, Guys! Took this evening off a nd went in mid afternoon. Boy.."dayshift" is a sorry mess!
Stuff not done that is to be done daily...went to report it to the Dir of Nursing but she was out "donating blood". Grrrrr!
Dad was a bit more perky. They cut out the wafarin blood thinner for good... we'll see how that works.
He could outlast ME! Had a chance to get with a dear friend's widow and her grown kids/grandkid and have dinner. I forgot that people actually have a social life in the evenings!
I liked it. Thank you for your prayers for Pop and for me!
In God's own time...
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TGMM Family of the Bow Sasquatch 60" T/D, R/D LB Posts: 11109 | From: L@ncaster County, PA | Registered: Mar 2003
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Father God, I lift up Dave and Titus to you tonight. I thank you for Dave's example of how a son should love, respect, and care for his father. He is a devoted son, and I ask your strength be upon him to stand firm in your will for his dad. Please give Titus your mercy, Lord, as your perfect healing comes in your perfect time. We wait on you, Lord, and in you we place our trust. Amen
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Sometimes its hard to see dignity in suffering. But your devotion to your father brings a quiet dignity to his life. Your father may not be able to say it, but I am sure he is grateful and proud that you are a good son. May we find strength in your example, and may you find strength in our prayers.
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I am praying for you and your dad Dave. May the lord look after you both.
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Doc, Prayers of hope and comfort sent to you and your father. James
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