Prayers

[susanep]

I could use any who might have any to spare to say a pray for our family. I spent the night at the nursing home, because our dad's kidneys are failing so they said it's just a matter of time before he passes.

I am so tired and need some sleep so I can go back so I am home the rest of today and tonight.

Some of you remember my mom passing 4 years ago, so it's dad's time now.

Hugs,
susanep

[SunshineDaydream]

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

[Bucky]

((Susanep)) - I'm so sorry you are going through this trial in your life right now.  You have been a good daughter to your parents - looking after their needs, when you had enough of your own to deal with.

I've been in your shoes making trips to the nursing home and staying with a parent as the end of their life draws near.

I pray that your Dad isn't in pain and can join your Mom where they don't have to suffer any earthly pain anymore.  Praying for you Susanep and your family as you prepare to say your final goodbyes.  Death is a natural cycle of life - but, is a painful one when we have to let go of loved ones.  Praying for your peace and comfort.

Hugs to you, Susanep - get some rest.

Bucky

[Pud]

Sending lots of prayers your way Susanep. Also many hugs and positive thoughts. These times are hard but take comfort in the beautiful memories you have of your dad and know that he will be reunited with your mum.

Pud

[Carebear]

Dear Susan,  I pray for you and your family, for peace and comfort.

[irish]

Prayers being said for you and your family. Get your rest as much as possible. Hugs,. Irish

[susanep]

Thanks everyone,

Just checking in. It has wore on me with all the worry and not knowing what to expect, and of course it caused me a severe kidney infection, which I keep most of the time anyway. When this is over with dad, I plan to get more done with my own kidneys.

I am trying to read up more now on what to expect with the elderly or anyone dying of kidney failure.

He is on comfort care.

susanep/Susan

[quietdynamics]

Susan there should be someone where your Dad is being cared for who can sit down with you and explain what to expect.
I would call and make an appointment with that person.

You have been through this before, as have some of us here, it is a stressful time with information or not.

Prayers to you and your family.

I think of you.

[susanep]

Update:

I want to thank each of you for your kind prayers and thoughts. They have helped each of us, and most importantly our dad.

Dad passed away earlier this evening. He went peacefully in his sleep.
He is now with our mom.

We are so thankful that he was not in a lot of pain. We were able to tell our dear dad how much he always meant to us. That is such a blessing.

As far as I know this quickly we are planning to have a combined service Thursday to help those of us so sick, and others who have been off their jobs since we found out how dad's time would go.

Again Thank you,
susanep/Susan

[Carebear]

I am very sorry to hear about your dear dad's passing.   You take care of yourself and your husband, okay, Susan?   I'll be thinking of you.

[irish]

I am so sorry to hear of your grief and sadness and the passing of your Dad. So glad to hear that he did not suffer and went in his sleep. That is surely the best way to go. You have been such a faithful daughter and can rest assured you did your best in your dad's time of need.

When the funeral is over I hope that you can get some down time. Hugs. Irish

[susanep]

Thank you sweet friends.

susanep/Susan

[SjoDry]

Susan,

Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that your parents are together again without pain or illness. Take care of yourself!

SjoDry

[Bucky]

((Susan)) . . . my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Dad.

From my own experience, I know how much you will miss him - but, with time, I hope you can remember the happy times you all had as a family.

Susan, it should help your hurting heart to know that you did everything you could humanely do for both your parents.  No regrets.  You were a good daughter!

Please take time to grieve your loss and also to take care of you.  You've had a lot on your plate for some time now.

Hugs & prayers,
Bucky

[susanep]

Thank you Dear Friends,

We buried dad last Thursday. His service was very nice. Nurses who took care of dad came to honor dad. The nursing home Chaplain was there, and we ask him to do the service. He said dad was a blessing to him. One of the nurses who became very close to dad, was deeply grieving. She became like part of the family.

My daughter in law went and came back with me and her a pretty dress for dad's funeral. She said it would be one less thing I would have to worry about. My son insisted  on giving me the money to have my hair done. He did the same when my mother passed. I have a sweet son and daughter in law.

My husband was right there for me, and thought the world of my dad as I did his and his mom.

All of you have been a blessing from day one that I came to this board. You were here with me to encourage me through this sjogren's diagnosis, leaving my job, and the passing of my parents.

I have been resting a lot now. When  time to leave the cemetery to walk to our car, I thought I was going to collapse on the grass due to being so tired and weak. God brought me through.

Thank you everyone. Thank you!
Susan