Toro
Diamond Member
Sorry to hear that. My father died about four and a half months ago. Unfortunately I didn't see him the last five and half years of his life because he lived in Arizona, I live in Indiana. My sister and I were planning to see him before he passed, but he slipped away so quickly, we weren't able to go see him. In contrast, I saw my mother, who lived close to us in town, just three days before she passed. She died due to a freak accident at home and there was no way to prepare for her unexpected passing. She passed away about six years and a couple months ago.My father died two months ago.
Thanks. I appreciate that. As I do with everyone in this thread.
He was scheduled for bypass surgery for an artery that went into his leg. The surgery went well, but he suffered what the doctors called a "mild" heart attack on the operating table. I had spoken to him after the surgery twice. However, he started to deteriorate, and his kidneys and heart started to fail. Knowing it was serious but not knowing it was that serious, I flew up to assist my mom in his recovery. By the time I got there, he was on a breathing machine. His eyes were closed, but he did acknowledge me when he first knew I was in the room. He died exactly 24 hours after I landed.
The greatest gift I could give my parents was time. So I would take the 12+ hour trip from Florida to Vancouver Island four times a year to visit with them. I'm so glad I did. He was the greatest man I've ever known.
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