It's been almost exactly a month since I last posted.
I hope to be back online soon, but for the next week I'll be focused on my family. After a decade of struggling with dementia, my father passed away this morning. It was surprise. In my experience, it always is. My first father-in-law was in a coma for days before he died, and still it was a shock when he left us.
Out of respect for my dad, I haven't said much about his illness. It has been a very difficult decade. He suffered from frontal-temporal dementia, and it turned the sweetest man in the world in to a very angry person. The kind, funny, smart man who raised me hasn't been around for quite a few years.
He is in a better place. I will always miss him.
My sincere condolences. Take time to care for yourself.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this, and am sitting with you virtually.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. I am still struggling with the loss of Daddio from dementia in January. It's so different a grieving process than it was with my Mom. I became so protective of the old guy it feels more like I have lost a child.
ReplyDeleteMay his memory be a blessing.
Sending you my love and deepest sympathy. I am so sorry of this second loss of your father.
ReplyDeleteGod bless your father and your family. And I know exactly what you mean - even if you know it's coming, it's always a surprise.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
I am sending good thoughts. And I am glad you can have good memories of your father-- not just the way he was at the end, with the dementia... It is such a loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Holding you in my heart. Be sure to take care of yourself as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry! Sending you virtual hugs & peace. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
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ReplyDeleteI m so very sorry thatyou've lost him twice. That is one of the toughest things about dementia. I hope you can get some sleep, and that those around you take good care of you as you grieve
Sending a hug and prayers for strength and comfort.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss and the loss of your Father over the past decade. You and your family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for you loss, praying for you and your family during this time.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathy to you and your family. I wish you all peace.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear about your dad, Deb. Know that I'm thinking of you and sending big hugs. Take care.
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