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In reply to the discussion: My dad is near death with COVID. He is on oxygen & morphine [View all]superpatriotman
(6,877 posts)68. Heart is breaking for your family
And all who are living and dying from this plague.
Please take comfort that it will end eventually and your DU friends will be here for you.
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My dad is near death with COVID. He is on oxygen & morphine [View all]
Laura PourMeADrink
May 2020
OP
I can say nothing other than that my heart aches for you as I know the pain you are suffering.
Atticus
May 2020
#17
You are not at fault. Be at peace. You did & are doing what you can. The rest is out of your hands.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2020
#32
My heart aches for you. That is not the way we want to let our loved ones pass on.
appleannie1
May 2020
#43
I wish you and so many others were not going through this agony with their elderly parents.
Fla Dem
May 2020
#45
I can't think of any words that would be truly helpful. All I can offer is my deepest sympathy and
scarletwoman
May 2020
#51
Laura . . I am terribly sorry that you find yourself in this most difficult situation.
OldManTarHeel
May 2020
#61
I am so very sorry, Laura. I too am wondering if I can get cross country if need be...
hlthe2b
May 2020
#65
My heart goes out to you Laura. And you're right, you dad didn't deserve this type of end. 🙏
iluvtennis
May 2020
#77
Laura, I am so very saddened ot hear that. You and dad and family are in my thoughts.
marble falls
May 2020
#83
Heartwrenching! Not to be mean, but I've seen three relatives with dementia pass away and
Karadeniz
May 2020
#89
Don't blame yourself. We were in the same situation and my mother-n-law had to go into a facility.
Doodley
May 2020
#93
I am so sorry for you and your parents, Laura. Reading your post was just heartbreaking and
smirkymonkey
May 2020
#96
I am so sorry for all of you. Your post should be on every air wave. This is America right now.
Evolve Dammit
May 2020
#106
I found your plea to "as Democrats" very telling. No one expects the (r)epuglicons
erronis
May 2020
#112
So very sorry for you and your mother. And the tragedy of not being close is cruel.
Texin
May 2020
#133
K&R. I am so sorry you are going through this. My heart breaks for your mother. nt
tblue37
May 2020
#144
I'm so sorry, Laura. Prayers for him, and you and your mom, and all your family.
highplainsdem
May 2020
#146
So sorry to hear, one of the Greatest Generation, your poor mom, I feel for you two.
Demonaut
May 2020
#154
I'm so sorry. The absolute horror going on in our nursing homes, assisted care, long
MerryBlooms
May 2020
#158