I Remember the Moments Very Well
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
September 2, 2020 12:27pm CST
Three years ago today I lost my Dad. I was holding his hand in his hospital bed. I stayed by his side for five days. On the sixth day I watched him take his last breath.
The photo above was hanging in his hospital room. I took the photo because of moments we shared the day before he passed on.
He made sense only part of the time. But I listened to every word. He told me he could have painted that picture. And I agreed with him, and said yes you could have.
I remember all of the words shared between us. And am so glad I was there with him until the end.
I miss you Daddy.
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@1creekgirl (41330)
• United States
2 Sep 20
This is so heartbreaking. I'm so glad you got to spend those last days with him. Those are precious memories for you.
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@1creekgirl (41330)
• United States
2 Sep 20
@CarolDM I'm sure it meant everything to him, also.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Sep 20
@1creekgirl Since I was the only family member left, I stayed with him around the clock. He was on hospice in the hospital and I was told it would be any day. One of the hardest times of my life. Watching him and nothing I could do. But I was there and I am grateful for that time.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50080)
• United States
2 Sep 20
It is such a honor to be with our loved ones when they leave this world
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@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
2 Sep 20
I'm sorry, again, for your loss. I'm glad you could be there to say goodbye to him.. I would hate if I couldn't be with my mom.
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@everwonderwhy (7272)
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3 Sep 20
I lost my Dad in 2014. I miss him so much and I still feel very sad.
You have sweet memories of your Dad.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
3 Sep 20
A painting to cherished because of the story behind it... I know your dad is happy because you remember him... somewhere over the rainbow...
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
2 Sep 20
I am so touched by your post. Wherever you dad is I bet he is proud of the woman you are Carol!
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@popciclecold (38548)
• United States
2 Sep 20
It was good you were there. A lovely painting.
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@snowy22315 (179738)
• United States
3 Sep 20
I guess today is a hard day for you. At least you have lots of positive memories
. Mine was at the doctor today. He got a reasonably, clean bill of health for someone with dementia...although they said his heart rate is a bit too low and the meds probably need adjusting and they want him back for a stress test on the 15th.
. Mine was at the doctor today. He got a reasonably, clean bill of health for someone with dementia...although they said his heart rate is a bit too low and the meds probably need adjusting and they want him back for a stress test on the 15th.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (67380)
• United States
3 Sep 20
It's painful to watch them have dementia, because in essence you lose them twice: once when they forget you, and once when they pass. The last time I visited my aunt before she passed away I don't know if she thought she was talking to me or my long-deceased mother...but I smiled and held her hand nevertheless.
God bless you, and may your dad's memory continue to be a blessing.
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@wolfgirl569 (105255)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Sep 20
Enjoy those memories. I had come home to do chores and was just heading out when my dad passed. But we made sure someone was with him at all times. He made a Halloween magnet that I will always keep before he passed.
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