My dad is dying
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My dad is dying
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:24 pm
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and this really sucks. 88 years old. He's been fighting it, but he can't anymore; His body has just had enough. He taught me so much, and I've never thanked enough (tho he'd probably say otherwise). I fly down to Sacramento first thing in the morning to say goodbye.
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Jazzhawk - * NET News Scoop *
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Re: My dad is dying
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:30 pm
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Sorry about your dad, Jazz. I don't know what I'd do without mine, thoughts are with you though!
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:05 am
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The hardest thing to do in our lifetime is to say goodbye. Perhaps knowing it's temporary doesn't make it much easier.
May you and your father find peace.
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:46 am
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That's rough Jazz. My condolences."...and now they got a bicycle!"
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:06 am
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Sorry to hear, hope he is as comfortable as he can be. Hope that you and he are at peace with each other, with nothing left unsaid. I've done half of this story with my mother and expect it will be happening in the near future with my father. Take care.Leon Washington 2010-2012 Red Bryant 2008-2013 Golden Tate 2010-2013 Breno Giacomini 2011-2013 - Gone but not forgotten.
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:05 am
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I lost both my parents many years ago. In some ways you never stop missing them, but you learn to move on.
Best wishes for a peaceful exit for your father and some peace for you.Talent can get you to the playoffs.
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:53 am
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I will keep you in my thoughts. Peace.SEAHAWKS.NET. We All We Got, We All We Need
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:40 am
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Sorry man. It is something we all must face and it isn't easy, and it is hard to come up with the proper words to say.
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:25 am
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sucks. Via Con Dios
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:56 am
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Having just gone through all this -- I will say that it is easier having no regrets.
We spend too much of our lives having to let go of things and people -- but sadly that's part of being human. The good news is you get to hold on to all the best parts of your dad -- because the gifts he gave you remain long after he's gone.
I know that to be true, Kevin, because that's where I'm at right now.
God bless you and your famiy.Last edited by Hawkstorian on Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:18 am, edited 1 time in total._______________________
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:11 am
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Very well said John.
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:43 am
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Thanks to everyone. I just arrived at his bedside and he won't wake up at thus time. Ive told him I'm here and he reacted for a moment but is basically non-responsive.
John, thank you for your words of encouragement. I have no regrets with my dad. We've had an awesome relationship as father and son.-
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:25 am
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My condolences, Jazz. I hope your father has had a full life.
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:10 pm
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Jazzhawk wrote:Thanks to everyone. I just arrived at his bedside and he won't wake up at thus time. Ive told him I'm here and he reacted for a moment but is basically non-responsive.
John, thank you for your words of encouragement. I have no regrets with my dad. We've had an awesome relationship as father and son.
He can hear you Kevin. I promise you.
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:56 pm
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So sorry to hear this. It's hard, no matter what the circumstances are."The ultimate number is W's, and that’s what matters in Santa Clara. As such, Jed York does not own the 49ers; Russell Wilson does." - Paul Gutierrez
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Re: My dad is dying
Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:52 pm
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Very sorry Jazz.
I'm sure there is some comfort for him knowing you're there.- Chapman
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:36 am
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Don't know you, but this is obviously a terrible situation to be in.
Be Well Comrade.
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:05 am
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My condolences!
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:13 am
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I'm glad to hear you have such a good relationship with him. Without a doubt, you made his life better than he could have ever hoped. Sorry to hear you're going through this, my friend.
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:07 pm
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My deepest condolences Bro... been there, just before the fire (Mom) The process for old people who don't go quick is like a pendulum with smaller and smaller swings every day. And it really sucks.
Holler if ya need anything.Journalism is dead, it's been replaced by creative writing aka fake news.
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:36 pm
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A new update Monday afternoon:
He has had periods of lucidity. But the doc has finally put him on end of life care, so now it's just a matter of time. My emotions are toast, but we have been able to let him know it's ok to go to the other side anytime. Now all we can do i make him comfortable until he passes.
Thank you again for all the words of encouragement and concern.
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:05 pm
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Hey Kevin,
Thanks for trusting us for comfort at a difficult time.
I'll ask the same in the future, and stay strong bro.
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:44 pm
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The sitting and watching and waiting part is very hard. You just deal with that part your own way._______________________
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Re: My dad is dying
Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:47 pm
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What an amazing character my dad has. He is so unexpected. More that 24 hours of unresponsiveness only to wake up and carry on delightful conversations with his kids and grandkids. When he is with us his mind is really there. It is making it hard to say goodbye, even to just go home until tomorrow. Still wanting to be there.
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Re: My dad is dying
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:00 am
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As someone who didn't make it home on time for a loved one appreciate that you did. I know that is not a comfort at this time but it will be as time goes by. Much second guessing here about what one could have done different and even when the answer is "nothing really" you just end up wishing you could have been there. So while it sucks to lose a loved one there is value in being able to say goodbye in person
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Re: My dad is dying
Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:07 am
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R.I.P Alfred Richard Adam Knight 10/14/1924 to 1/31/2013.
He lived a great life, was a great father and will be greatly missed.
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Re: My dad is dying
Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:25 am
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My condolences. My he rest in peace and may you and your family find peace yourselves.
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Re: My dad is dying
Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:31 pm
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My condolences Jazz.SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SUPERBOWL XLVIII CHAMPIONS!
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Re: My dad is dying
Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:38 pm
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I'm sorry for your family's loss but i was happy to read that you got to spend some time with him at the end with him awake and able to interact with everyone.The LOLs of the many outweigh the shame of the few
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Re: My dad is dying
Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:57 pm
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Congratulations on a life well lived._______________________
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Re: My dad is dying
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:01 pm
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Hawkstorian wrote:Congratulations on a life well lived.
Indeed. In fact, that saying. "A life well lived" is going on his memorial stone.-
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Re: My dad is dying
Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:40 pm
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Cheers to your Pop, Jazz. Yours too, 'Storian. And everybody else who's lost their Dad. My Dad's the most important person in my life and I think probably too frequently about losing him, so these situations really hit me.
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Re: My dad is dying
Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:01 am
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Sorry to hear about this Jazz. I wish you and the family all the best.
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Re: My dad is dying
Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:58 am
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Thank you so much to everyone for you well wishes. Life can be brutal at times. But I am truly rejoicing with him now.
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Re: My dad is dying
Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:06 am
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Sorry to hear that Jazz. Glad you were able to find some time with him at the end, too.Super Bowl Champions XLVIII
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Re: My dad is dying
Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:56 pm
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I'm so happy that you were able to say goodbye to him Jazz. I went through this last year with my Mom and let me tell you, being able to say goodbye made the whole process much easier to handle. Godspeed Mr. Knight.Super Bowl XLVIII Champions!
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Re: My dad is dying
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:12 pm
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Our hearts go with you and your family Jazz. I had a last talk with my Dad just before he died. I say talk because we talked about so many things before we said goodbye." Remember the men and women in uniform that have signed that blank check for us."
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Re: My dad is dying
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:24 pm
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RIP to your father. I am very sorry for your loss, but am quite glad you had the opportunity to say goodbye.
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Re: My dad is dying
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:51 pm
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Peace and Love Brother. What a gift to say goodbye like you did. As Jimi Hendrix once wrote...
"The story of life is but a wink of an eye. The story of love is hello and goodbye, until we meet again."
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