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bjrogg:
--- Quote from: chamookman on July 31, 2022, 04:11:37 am ---God Bless BJ. I have been in the exact situation, with both Parents. Bob
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Thank Bob.
I’m sure that was very difficult.
I’m sure you have some idea how myself and my family feel now.
We have missed my dad for a long time already. It has been a difficult journey but we know he is a peace now. That does give us much relief.
It doesn’t stop the missing him. It does help very much though. We still miss him and many tear already have fallen and I’m sure many more will in the near future.
It does make it easier to remember the really good memories. I believe they will replace some of the very difficult ones as time goes on.
Thank You
Bjrogg
Buckskinner:
My condolences, BJ. Going through that is a very difficult process with lots of conflicting emotions.
I went through same situation with my dad several years ago, he had a very aggressive alzheimer's that took him from an active farmer to a unrecognizable form over a very short period.
The night before going into hospice he had a very bad turn and at his hospital bed I leaned down and gave him a hug and said I love you dad and he said I love you Scott. It was the only understandable words that came out of his mouth that I'm aware of, for a second he was coherent and it shook me to my soul. He was gone a week later.
It is a blessing when it's finally over yet so painful at the same time.
God bless, BJ.
bjrogg:
Thanks Scott. My dad wasn’t able to talk for several months now. Before when he was it wasn’t anything that was understandable.
The really strange thing is. Since he quit being able to talk I have had more of those seconds where I really think deep down he recognized me.
Anybody going through this. I would like them to know. Although it almost always seems like your loved one doesn’t know you or know your even there. Those seconds do happen.
I visited my dad on my birthday. I told him hello dad. It’s BJ. It’s my birthday today. 61 years ago today I made you a dad for the first time.
He hadn’t opened his eyes or sat up in months.
He suddenly opened his eyes wide. Sat up and looked right at me. He was trying to say something but couldn’t.
I told him it was okay. I know dad. He got a smile. Closed his eyes and laid back down.
When I visited him I read him articles I wrote for PA magazine. It seemed to make him comfortable. I don’t know if it mattered what I said, but I think somewhere deep inside he still recognized my voice and it gave him comfort
Just a few of those seconds made a huge difference to me.
Bjrogg
bjrogg:
And here’s one that shows you never forget how to ride a bike. At this point in his life he only remembered a few of us. Even then not always.
He climbed on this bicycle in the shop and started riding it around. The shop was nearly empty and he had room to get up some speed. He was giggling like a little child. It was awesome
Bjrogg
Buckskinner:
Those pics made me smile, thanks for sharing. He looks like a guy I'd have liked to have known.
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