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Nothing & Everything => Open Discussion => Topic started by: -KEN- on April 17, 2008, 07:45:10 AM
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I just found out a bit ago ago, although it feels like it's been an hour already. He'd been in the hospital variously for cancer, a stroke and, most recently, a chemo shot that affected him somehow to lose the ability to walk for a little while.
I talked to him yesterday, he sounded OK. The doctors had just figured out what was wrong with him. They'd gotten him to walk for a little. He was probably going to get released today.
So now, with far too much work ahead of me in the next few weeks, and finals looming within spitting distance, I'm about to head on home. I have no idea when the funeral is; I really don't want to call back to ask. And I really, really don't want to have to individually tell a bunch of people.
I miss my dad. I've been preparing for this for a while, though. Doesn't make it any easier.
However, I just managed to forget for a whole 30 minutes or so by getting lost on the web. Thank you, Internet.
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Oh mate, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss :(
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wow that sucks. My condolences.
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Wow, sorry for your loss. You guys have my prayers.
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Deepest condolences to you and yours on your loss.
Death of a loved one is never easily accepted - and unlike those who say "time heals all wounds" - the death of a loved one is never really healed. It will lessen over time, but it never really goes away.
If you need to talk, even to vent, I'm always a PM away . . .
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So very sorry to hear that Ken. It is always tough to lose a loved one (I can't even imagine how it is to lose your dad) but try to celebrate his life instead of mourning his death - I'm sure he would want it that way.
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Sorry for your lose Ken. Even if you are expecting it and "prepare" for it, it is never easy. Go home and be with your family and forget about school, it'll be there when you get back (though do ask about the possibility of getting an incomplete if you can/need it). Most importantly, when you do go back march your butt into the school's psych/counseling center and get yourself an appointment. It'll help.
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Condolences Ken, sorry to hear that.
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I'm so sorry Ken. My deepest condolenses.
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I'm very sorry to hear that Ken. You have my sincere condolences as well.
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My heart goes out to you man.
Tough situation.
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So very sorry to hear that Ken. As DK said, we're all here for you if you need anything at all.
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Sorry to hear that Ken. Words are never enough, I know, but like everyone said above, we're here and thinking of you.
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That's awful news. Deepest condolences.
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Thanks guys, it helps. I'm home now, people are flowing in and out of the house in a constant stream, we have more food than we ever have before, the most giant bouquets of flowers I've ever seen, even a bouquet of fruit.
But I'll be OK. Some friends are coming down to see me; I don't think I'll need counseling, but thanks for the advice. After all these years, I find it refreshing that you guys are still the people I come to first with big news.
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The most surreal part, though: the first obit I've ever written outside of class, and it's for my father.
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Really sorry to hear that Ken! My condolences!
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I'm really sorry to hear that, ken. Its never easy. You're lucky that you've got a lot of support around you to make it easier.
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My deepest condolences Ken. Hope everything is ok.
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Condolences Ken, its never easy to loose a loved one =[
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You have my condolences and my prayers for you and your family.
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Sorry to hear that, my condolences. That's gotta be one of the toughest things to go thru.
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Sorry for you and your family Ken.
Two weeks ago a friend died in a car accident and almost two months ago my newphew died (5 months, heart failure). So if you want to talk about it, just PM me and IŽll give you a call.
Don't try to forget about him, try to think what a good time you had with him. Think that he'll always love you and remember you.
For me, it helps going for a walk along the beach on my own and cry a bit.