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Henry Hawk

#45
January 05, 2016, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: Bo D on January 05, 2016, 01:54:53 PM
Please know that, in our own way, we are all praying for you and your family.
That my friend means a great deal to me...😊

Thanks!
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

libby

#46
January 05, 2016, 04:15:49 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 05, 2016, 02:14:20 PM
That my friend means a great deal to me...😊

Thanks!
Yes, we're there with you HH, each in our own way, with thoughts and prayers.

All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

Purplelady1040

#47
January 05, 2016, 05:36:36 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 05, 2016, 11:47:34 AM
Well guys my Dad is still hanging in there despite the fact he has not eaten in 18 days.

He still responds with slight facial movement when I speak with him.

He squeezes my hand gently when I tell him I love him....

Tomorrow will mark exactly 4 weeks since we brought him to the hospital.  This has been a roller coaster of emotions for my family.  I have been fortunate that my boss has supported me along with my wife and kids i have been allowed to spend my time with him.  As tough as it is I consider myself blessed that I have spent nearly every hour by his side.

His bp is dropping slowly every day, his breathing is more shallow, and urine output is almost none.  His body is week but his spirit is strong.  I know this what he wants but he his body won't let go.

I believe his time is down to hours.... It will be sad yet a time of celebration.

Thanks for your support and your pms
You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts! I kind of know what you are going through as my own father has been in and out of the hospital since August. He is just a few years younger than your father

Palehorse

#48
January 05, 2016, 05:40:41 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 05, 2016, 11:47:34 AM
Well guys my Dad is still hanging in there despite the fact he has not eaten in 18 days.

He still responds with slight facial movement when I speak with him.

He squeezes my hand gently when I tell him I love him....

Tomorrow will mark exactly 4 weeks since we brought him to the hospital.  This has been a roller coaster of emotions for my family.  I have been fortunate that my boss has supported me along with my wife and kids i have been allowed to spend my time with him.  As tough as it is I consider myself blessed that I have spent nearly every hour by his side.

His bp is dropping slowly every day, his breathing is more shallow, and urine output is almost none.  His body is week but his spirit is strong.  I know this what he wants but he his body won't let go.

I believe his time is down to hours.... It will be sad yet a time of celebration.

Thanks for your support and your pms

Hang in there Hank. I know it's tough. And I absolutely and completely understand "It will be sad yet a time of celebration." I am praying for a peaceful and easy transition for him and for your family as you deal with the very conflicting range of emotions this event brings with it.

And when the time comes, and if you feel alright with it, I'd like to pay a visit and offer my condolences to you and your family face-to-face if I am able. Please pm me here or you can text me the arrangements if you are okay with it. (I understand completely if you are not. The death of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional time for us all, and sometimes we need to deal with it in our own way.)

Either way, just know I am sending you positive thoughts and support.  :'(
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

AbbyTC

#49
January 05, 2016, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 05, 2016, 11:47:34 AM
Well guys my Dad is still hanging in there despite the fact he has not eaten in 18 days.

He still responds with slight facial movement when I speak with him.

He squeezes my hand gently when I tell him I love him....

Tomorrow will mark exactly 4 weeks since we brought him to the hospital.  This has been a roller coaster of emotions for my family.  I have been fortunate that my boss has supported me along with my wife and kids i have been allowed to spend my time with him.  As tough as it is I consider myself blessed that I have spent nearly every hour by his side.

His bp is dropping slowly every day, his breathing is more shallow, and urine output is almost none.  His body is week but his spirit is strong.  I know this what he wants but he his body won't let go.

I believe his time is down to hours.... It will be sad yet a time of celebration.

Thanks for your support and your pms

So hard to go through, Hank, but glad you have so much support.  I know our support here isn't physical, but I hope you can feel it.  Sending good thoughts your way.
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. Robert Frost

Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness yet become something beautiful.

Anne

#50
January 06, 2016, 10:39:30 AM
Henry, thinking of you and your family.
"A discontented man will find no easy chair." Ben Franklin

Henry Hawk

#51
January 07, 2016, 11:02:51 AM
The hospice nurse says he is down to his last 48 hours but.... He is not letting go with out a fight.

I am encouraging him to go and have been by his side 18 hours a day... And probably will be here until he passes.

It is a privilege to have this opportunity and I feel blessed.

Again thanks for your words of support

Hank
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Bo D

#52
January 07, 2016, 11:14:31 AM
Be strong, Hank. But at the same time ... allow yourself to cry and grieve. Celebration will come.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Henry Hawk

#53
January 07, 2016, 11:23:33 AM
Quote from: Bo D on January 07, 2016, 11:14:31 AM
Be strong, Hank. But at the same time ... allow yourself to cry and grieve. Celebration will come.
Thanks Bo and I have been on a roller coaster of emotions.  But I am extremely content at this time.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Purplelady1040

#54
January 07, 2016, 11:33:12 AM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on January 07, 2016, 11:02:51 AM
The hospice nurse says he is down to his last 48 hours but.... He is not letting go with out a fight.

I am encouraging him to go and have been by his side 18 hours a day... And probably will be here until he passes.

It is a privilege to have this opportunity and I feel blessed.

Again thanks for your words of support

Hank
Prayers and thoughts to you and your family during this time

Palehorse

#55
January 07, 2016, 05:46:19 PM
Henry:

I've told you privately how much I admire the strength and dedication you have clearly demonstrated with your father's situation. Now I'm saying it publicly.

I'm fairly certain not many of us would be able to do what you have done. It takes a high level of fortitude, dedication, and love, and I truly admire your ability to not only endure it, but to remain steadfastly supportive of your father throughout. And then still find time to update us as well.

You are truly Hank Strong!  :yes:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

The Troll

#56
January 07, 2016, 07:32:41 PM


  I know how you feel Hank.  My dad passed at 91,  He fought his battles and won, but this one battle he couldn't win.  He passed in his sleep and he went to a better place.  He had been ready to go for over two years.  I was there when he closed his eyes.   :'(

  He has a new adventure and so do you.  Living the rest of you life without dad, it hurts and is sad.  But soon and it is coming fast, faster than you think. your family will be doing the same thing for you.  All life must end, but how it ends is what counts.   :smitten:

Palehorse

#57
January 07, 2016, 08:17:32 PM
Quote from: The Troll on January 07, 2016, 07:32:41 PM

  . . .  All life must end, but how it ends is what counts.   :smitten:

Yes indeed!  :yes:

I expect to die cold and alone. . .
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Henry Hawk

#58
January 07, 2016, 08:49:22 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on January 07, 2016, 08:17:32 PM
Yes indeed!  :yes:

I expect to die cold and alone. . .
I doubt that very very much...especially since you got pumpkin head and his cousins.....they will be there for grandpa.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Henry Hawk

#59
January 10, 2016, 07:27:00 PM
Update:
My fathers new nickname is the "ironman"...he is still with us.  No response at all, but his vital signs are off the charts but stable...bp is low, breathing low....the nurse are amazed.  He is much stronger than we realized...the good thing is ... He is peaceful.  My sister has pushed me out for the night and I am home.  Perhaps he will pass while I am away.  I am at peace with it and will be back tomorrow to meet with the hospice nurse.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW
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