| Author |
Family Matters:  Dad  |
|
blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 3:04:03 PM
|
Hi all,
I may have to leave again for back east (New York). We just got back from vacation, but my father's ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) has just about got the best of him. I've been waiting for two days to hear the bad news & to decide when I have to leave. That's so hard ... just waiting. If I didn't have a job, I would just leave now. This disease is terrible. It takes your body but leaves your mind. Two weeks ago, he couldn't even lift his arms. But we all got to see him and say we loved him (my children and I) so we just wait now.
I'm sorry - I'm not whining, just sort of thinking out loud to my farmgirl friends. I know one thing for sure - I am going to keep living each day to the fullest, cuz time flies.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
|
|
sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
|
|
Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 3:30:59 PM
|
Dear Debbie,
Am sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you have safe travels and that although it's a sad time for you and your family I hope that during this time you can hold on to all your fond memories of your dad and gather strength from them as well as knowing that no longer will your dad have to suffer through a debilitating disease but that he'd want you all to continue to carry on happy lives.My thoughts will be with you.
Sincerely and with farmgirl hugs,
Tina
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
 |
|
|
blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 3:51:48 PM
|
Thank you both.
Apparently it is very rare to inherit this disease. I don't know how he got it, but for him it seemed to go very quickly. Usually once diagnosed, one can live for 2 to 5 years. There's no cure right now. We had our differences in the past, but thanks to the words of a certain farmgirl on the forum and my farmgirl friends here in town, I saw that I was just wasting time and energy - and I made my peace. For that I am thankful. For the both of us.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
|
|
|
bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
2044 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 4:09:58 PM
|
Debbie- So sorry to hear this sad news for your family. I am glad you were able to find your mutual peace. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we are sending you hugs from across the miles.
with a happy heart |
|
|
|
Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 5:17:36 PM
|
Sorry to hear such sad news Debbie, I will be thinking of you, these things are never easy.
NANCY JO |
|
|
|
Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
|
|
Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 5:34:00 PM
|
Debbie- You and your dad will be in my prayers. Please take care.
Karin |
|
|
|
Kelly43
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
NJ
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 6:19:13 PM
|
Debbie, prayers to you and your family, what a difficult thing to be going through. You can "whine" away to us all, we are here for you. Have a safe trip and be at peace.
Kel |
|
|
|
Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 7:59:47 PM
|
Debbie - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This sounds like a terribly difficult time - know that there are lots of farmgirls out here wishing you all the best. (((hugs)))
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
|
|
|
blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 09:26:27 AM
|
Still no news. They are keeping him comfortable because that's all they can do now. Thanks for all your good wishes and prayers. It means a lot to me to know we are all here for each other. Love all of you.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
|
|
|
cindi
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
cindi
sedalia
mo
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 09:39:53 AM
|
| just remember: you will never regret say "i love you " to your dad one last time. No matter what happened in the past. Family comes first, above work. I found out the hard way. I miss my dad TERRABLY. He was my north star. You are in our thoughts and may God hold you in his hands at this time. Best wishs, Cindi |
|
|
|
Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 06:20:23 AM
|
Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this rough and sad time! Extra special hugs,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
|
|
|
mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 06:55:11 AM
|
| Life is so precious. I am so thankful you made peace with your dad. My prayers are being said to give you and your family the strength and courage you need to get through this. XO Susan |
|
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 08:23:02 AM
|
debbie dear .. hugs and warm thoughts coming your way with you sweet dad this morning. xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
|
|
|
|
frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
|
|
medievalcat
True Blue Farmgirl
256 Posts
Cynthia
White County
Arkansas
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 7:42:03 PM
|
Our thoughts are with you in this most difficult time. Please don't think you are whining to us, ok, and keep us posted.
Gentle hugs to you and yours,
Cyn |
|
|
|
Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 05:23:50 AM
|
Debbie,
I am thinking of you as well; I hope you (and your Dad) can feel all the hugs being sent your way.
Jo |
|
|
|
happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 08:40:05 AM
|
Debbie,
I am keeping you, your dad, & your family in my prayers. A dear friend of mine went through this a few years ago when her father had ALS, and my heart goes out to you & your family.
On a side note, it's posts like yours that make me even more grateful for this site -- where we can come and share our successes and, in cases like this, our hurts and problems and tragedies, and we know others care and will support us.
Please keep us posted. And please try to find some time to pamper yourself -- you're under lots of stress emotionall and physically and need to replenish your reserves.
God bless!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
|
|
|
blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 09:34:29 AM
|
Again, thank you all for your support and prayers and kind words. I'll be leaving for NY tomorrow morning. My dad passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon. I'll be gone until next Monday.
Sending my love out to you all,
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
|
|
|
Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 10:40:03 AM
|
Debbie,
I'm so sorry.
Karin |
|
|
|
bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 10:50:23 AM
|
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
God bless and keep you within his grace and carry you through this time of need.
Betty Jo
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
|
|
|
Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2006 : 06:15:26 AM
|
Sending hugs to you and your family. May you find some joy in being able to give your Dad a final loving tribute. Travel safely.
Jo |
|
|
|
Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 06:07:57 AM
|
hugs to you Debbie.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
|
|
|
bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
2044 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 08:41:49 AM
|
Debbie- May you know that thoughts, prayers, sympathy and travelling mercies are being extended to you. Find comfort, peace and love during this time with your family. With love, Bramble
with a happy heart |
|
|
|
abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 8:08:00 PM
|
Debbie, so sorry to hear about your Dad. How wonderful to know you and he were at peace. :) Sending hugs & prayers you way!
Blessings, Rhonda
...and I will sing at the top of my lungs, and I will dance, even if I'm the only one! |
|
|
|
Family Matters: Dad |
|
Dad
