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In reply to the discussion: My dad is near death with COVID. He is on oxygen & morphine [View all]Cetacea
(7,400 posts)193. I'm very sorry
I don't know what to write...you are in my thoughts. Hang in there. You are needed.
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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