I went to visit my father on Sunday. He is weakening rapidly. The flame of vitality seems to be burning at a slower pace and he is in the toughest time period of his whole life. All I could do was to try and maintain a positive and harmonious disposition while visiting. The positive was that we were all together again me with my two sisters and my parents. There must be some truth to the saying that blood is thicker than water. Family remains family irrespective of what is happening or how far one is from your family. My mother is probably suffering the most at present as she is the one that is jumping at my father’s every request. I have great respect for her tenacity in being there for my father. My father is by his full mental capability but has difficulty speaking and often has to repeat himself before he is correctly understood. He can not swallow food and it is pumped directly into his stomach through a pipe. I have seldom seen my father being sick so it is strange to see him timid and dependent on others to help him. He is still the same proud man, yet accepts his weakening state with grace. There were times when he showed signs of frustration but given the situation, he is doing the best he can.
zeal4living
Dear Jurgens,
My prayers are with your father and your family, and I send positive vibrations and energy your way.
Michael F. Nyiri, poet, philosopher, fool
Reading this made me feel like I was reading my own story because I went through the same thing with my late mother. Through your pain you seem to be taking this as well as can be expected. I know it’s hard but you’re holding your own which is good. It sounds like your dad is trying to fight still while accepting what might come. I pray that you both have peace and comfort at this time as well as your mother. She seems to be a strong woman, God Bless her. I wish you all the best. Hugs. God Bless.
Thank you for your comment. Given the situation where one does not have many options, acceptance seems to be the only way forward.
You’re welcome! That’s very true.
God bless you and keep you and your family during all this. I know it is hard. hugs
Thank you.
Hi Jurgens,
I’m sure your father was happy to see his children around him, and I’m sure you’ve made everything to make him happy. God bless you and your family.
Isabel
(Also comment on Xanga.)
I am double blogging at the moment. Both here and at Xanga until Xanga’s fate is known. Thankyou for your wishes and support.
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I am praying.
I commented on your xanga post.
HUGS!!!
Thank you for commenting and praying for me.
I share your concern – I commented at your xanga site
Thank you