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How do I deal with the fact my father is dying?

My father was diagnosed with Liver & Lung Cancer at the end of March. He had gone for two sessions of Chemo but it seems that it didn't help. This past Saturday, he was hospitalized for the 2nd time this month. Only this time, he has been unconious since the night he went in. I know it would be "for the best" if he went very fasy, considering the alternative, but I am just not ready to let go! How do I dael with losing him?
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I am so sorry you are going through this....I face things like this, by turning to God...He gives me strength....He gives me comfort....Maybe go to a counselor who deals with grieving....they can help you sort out all the feelings/fears/etc that go along with this type of traumatic event.....God Bless you...
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Posted May 19th, 2009 at 11:20AM
Without any details all I can do is recommend you seek out a bereaved families group in your community if one exists.
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Posted May 20th, 2009 at 12:18PM
I'm very sorry to hear that! really sad.. But you know.. Like you say. it is for the best. at least that way he won't suffer anymore. Do you think he'd want you to be upset over this? he'd want you to be happy and living your life. i'm sure of it.
Obviously it's going to hurt, and you're going to have to face this terrible tragedy. But give it time.. and you'll come to terms with it. with the support from people around you, and finding the strength in yourself.
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Posted May 19th, 2009 at 11:17AM
One day at a time.... Never take for granite a living day-good and bad. It's ok to go through the wide range of feelings on a daily basis... Best wishes to you and your family.
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Posted May 19th, 2009 at 11:24AM
Its a matter of Life ,,, Just like a circle ,, we were born ,, grew up ,, sick,, and die ,, and yeah just in the life circle
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Posted May 19th, 2009 at 11:32AM
All you can do is know that he's loved you, in his own way, and hold on to what good memories you have of your time together.

He will exist in your mind as long as you do; longer if you have children.

Once he passes it will be hard, but each day will be a little easier. You WILL cope.

I wish you peace and strength xx
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Posted May 19th, 2009 at 12:15PM
You need to understand that no one lives forever, we are only here for a short time, when god calls, there is nothing that can hold us back. Would you want your dad to continue to suffer or do you want to think of him as angel watching over you. His memory will be in your heart forever. How do you think he is feeling? Does he want his family to watch him suffer? Or does he want to be with his family in the spiritual world where there is no pain or sadness. Love him while you can, tell him your feelings. Don't buy stuff for him that he may never use (this will only hurt you more). Maybe play gospel songs for him, read a scripture from the bible. It's been ten years since my dad died, but this was all I could find to help me, other people could not help me.
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Posted May 19th, 2009 at 1:19PM
Ohhhh-how I feel for you. Can't sy I'm in your shoes but just went through this fortwo years with my dear other and brother. We had to attend a double funeral for them. So spend every moment you can loving them and doing what you can. I tried to for alomost six years take care of my mother and after her passingrealized just how dependant I was on her. Wished I'd had spent more time with her-she had so many life lessons to teach me and the memories are over flowing.
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Posted May 21st, 2009 at 8:54AM
I went through the same thing with my mother. The best thing ever that I did was be with her. I was in the hospitol room and noticed her heart rate had slowed. My husband was in the lobby. I went to get him, when I got there, I yelled for him then ran back to the room. Why I did that I don't know, something just told me to get back. When I did get back her heart rate was down to 15. I kissed her and just stood there holding her hand. I don't know what I would have done not to be there that close to her when it was over. It is kind of like it was a closure for me (my little sister, who was there feels the same).
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