Rene is fine; I am dedicating this post to my father who died on August 20, 2007 at 6:30PM in Florida.
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I didn't tell many people but my father had Stage IV larynx cancer. After admitting Rene to the hospital I jumped on a plane to Florida to say good-bye, I didn't get there in time. There are many emotions that I will experience alone and with the company of my mother and brother about his death.
I have been prepared for this news for a long time due to his poor health and no one never is really ready when it finally occurs. He was my father and regardless of our relationship, he had my respect and honor and it was not always communicated between us. I am happy that he is no longer in pain from this cancer as well as the prostrate cancer that came out of remission.
The ironies of life have come full circle with his death. Both he and Rene began their sojourn about the same time and took different paths. Rene is getting stronger and will defeat her rare lymphoma and he instead succumbed to death. I shouldn't be surprised, his age was 76 and his doctor stated that he had the body of a 90 year old person; cancer is brutal.
Later today I will view his body and know that his spirit is no longer shackled by what I will see. I will probably say, "I am sorry I couldn't see you one more time to say I love you". I doesn't matter, he is no longer dealing with pain, he was tired, it was the last words he spoke to my mother. Death is the final stage of life and we will all experience it.
Good-bye Dad!
5 comments:
Hi Eugene,
Just wanted to say how sorry I am about your Dad, I guess God thought you didn't have enough to do right now so he added a little excitement. I know your Dad understands how you felt about him and that everthing is OK now and he is in a better place.
Love, Janice
Sad news about your Dad, but the support of family and friends will see you through it I'm sure. Take care and give a few extra hugs and kisses to those you love. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jess
You're a good person and a strong person and will get through this as well. Hope your moms is well.
Hakuna Matata
--Kate
Eugene, just arrived home from S.D and read your last posting.
So sorry to hear that your father passed away. It is always hard to take when you lose someone. Each one is a part taken from you. I know this as we all do.
Please know that my thoughts are with you at this time.
Love, E
Eugene,
I just got back from vacation and am so sorry to hear about your father. You are right though, he was tired and sounds like he was ready to go. Give me a call if you need to talk.
Love,
KCc
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