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by GSDtravels on 27 February 2015 - 00:02
My x-husband's father died yesterday morning, he was a wonderful Pap to my children and grandchildren and he's plugged along for six years now after the loss of his wife. He always said he knew she'd be his wife the first time he laid eyes on her. She was one of my best friends and that hole is still bleeding. I went to see him in the hospital last week and Tuesday, after my daughters brought him home. They granted his every wish in the last couple of weeks, my oldest daughter and her husband took him to a casino two weeks ago, he had a fish sandwich from his favorite bar/restaurant last Friday, he came home on Monday and he died peacefull in his sleep yesterday morning, with my daughters and oldest granddaughter by his side, just as he wished. I'm glad he didn't linger, I'm glad it's over for him, but I'm hurting for myself and my family. He was a Korean War Veteran who earned a purple heart in combat, he lived a simple life and was always grateful for anything you did for him. He used to tell me I made the best cup of coffee, it was always "just right". Sweet man, my heart is really hurting right now. Thanks for being you Pap, love you :(
by GSD Admin on 27 February 2015 - 01:02
Hugs for you travels, 
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RIP, pappy.
by vk4gsd on 27 February 2015 - 07:02
condolensces
by Hundmutter on 27 February 2015 - 07:02
Sorry to hear the news, but glad he went out in the peaceful way
he wanted, surrounded by love. RIP.
to you, Travels, 'remember the good times' and maybe it
won't hurt quite so much.
by mrdarcy on 27 February 2015 - 12:02
Sounds like a great man, so sorry for your loss and everyone who knew him. Condolences Travels.
by Red Sable on 27 February 2015 - 13:02
I'm sorry Travels. He sounded like a wonderful man, and though they say time heals all wounds, it never fills the void we feel when the ones we love leave us here on earth. I'm glad he didn't suffer also. That is the worst to watch. xx
by GSDtravels on 27 February 2015 - 17:02
Thank you all for your kind words, it is truly a deep loss and he will be missed, but remembered with fondness and much love. I'm also glad that he got to go home, it's where he needed to be and he was ready, though we never are. I'm headed to the funeral home soon, thanks again, the kind words are much appreciated right now.
by Mountain Lion on 28 February 2015 - 15:02
Sorry to hear about your loss Travels. Life isn't always easy.
by ggturner on 28 February 2015 - 22:02
Very sorry for your Loss! Glad he was at home surrounded by loved ones at the end.
My favorite sister-in-law died recently...one week before Christmas. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, had a double mastectomy, radiation, and chemo. Sadly the cancer spread to her hips, shoulder,liver,and lungs. She passed away in a hospice house. She left behind a husband (older brother to my husband), two grown daughters, and four small grandchildren. I miss her so much!
It isn't easy. My father in law passed away from leukemia 22 years ago and I still miss him. He and I used to enjoy drinking coffee together, just like you and your father in law. My father in law would walk into the kitchen and say, "where's the coffee?!" He was also a vet of the Korean War.
by GSDtravels on 01 March 2015 - 00:03
No ML, life isn't always easy, but loss of loved ones, though expected at times, just leaves such a gaping hole in a family.
gg, I'm so sorry for your loss, that's a tough one for sure, especially because of the suffering. You get to a point where you want them to go, just so their suffering can end, yet you hold on because you don't want to lose them, it's a double-edged sword. ((((hugs))))
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