Unofficial Tex Murphy

I'm sorry to be a downer today, but I don't know what else to do. Can't think of much else.

My Dad died last night. Two months after my Mother passed.

For the last six months, both of them have been spiraling. Dad was hoping to go first so that he could be there to help Mom to the hereafter and so that she wouldn't be afraid.

But Mom went first. We had Mom's 40 Day Memorial the day before. The idea behind the 40 Days is that that the sprit lingers for about that time before ascending.

I guess Mom was ready to go and came to take Dad so they could leave together. Dad was in a comma for several hours, but just before he died, he woke up, squeezed our hands, then smiled and was gone.

So long Dad. Take good care of Mom.

Now I'm an orphan.

Much sympathy and numerous condolences to you and your family. My parents have been gone for many years now and I still miss them.

Our thoughts are with you during this awful time.
If there's anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jen

My sympathies and thoughts are with you at this time too. While I have not lost my parents, they mean the world to me, and I cannot begin to imagine what it would feel like to lose them.

I had a close friend die about six months ago from Leukemia. A tragic experience for me and for her mother, as she was only 19 years old. Loss is a hard thing to deal with, regardless of who it is.

I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't know you personally, but we all seem to share some common bonds here in this community. My deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Kait

My and my Wife's thoughts are with you.

It is always hard to find the right words to offer some help.

Thanks for all your good thoughts. I know I can be a bit of a pain sometimes, and I really appreciate the kind words.

It's unfortunate that we all eventually have to go through this.
If it can be said that there is an up side, I guess I would have to say that it brings people closer together.

My dad passed away 3 years ago, but my mom's still with me, so I guess I can feel 1/2 of you pain.

But I do know this: I was surprised how comforting it was to have family and friends stop by and offer their condolences. It was a huge help that I had not anticipated.

So, add my warm condolences to all those others. May your parents, and you, be at peace.

My sympathies and condolences. May your memories of them shine as brightly in your heart as they ever did in life.

-Fred

Deepest condolences, Dr. Paul.

I am so sorry to hear that. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Accept ...

No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were. Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

... may you come through your loss stronger.

I'm sorry to hear that Paul...
My deepest condolences to you and your family, I can only imagine such a loss.

I agree with Cubase, them words simply don't come...

Condolences from me, DrPaul. I too know how much parents mean and would be devastated in your shoes.

Good luck for the future, man.

Paul, we're humbled and honored that you'd turn to us in your dark time. I'm glad you, unlike so many other baby boomers, loved and respected your father so deeply. Blessings to you.