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Goodbye, Denis
Gnomon - time to move on Started conversation Jan 7, 2013
My father is dying.
While I was away on my holidays he developed pneumonia. The doctors put him on antibiotics and a range of other drugs to keep him calm and to help him recover. As a result, he hasn't been conscious since Thursday. They've been feeding him subcutaneously.
He hasn't made any progress at all, so today they've suggested that they will stop treating him and allow him to die naturally.
I don't know how long this process will take, but it'll happen soon. They'll give him whatever drugs are necessary to keep him comfortable until the end.
I saw my father's body yesterday, breathing steadily, but his spirit has already departed.
So goodbye, Daddy.
Goodbye, Denis
h5ringer Posted Jan 7, 2013
Oh Gnomon I'm so sorry. What terrble news to come back to from your Christmas holiday.
Thinking of you and the family
Goodbye, Denis
Researcher 14993127 Posted Jan 7, 2013
Sorry to hear this Gnomon, thinking of you and the family.
Goodbye, Denis
Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor Posted Jan 7, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear that, Gnomon. Our prayers go with you.
Goodbye, Denis
Magwitch - My name is Mags and I am funky. Posted Jan 7, 2013
So sorry to hear this, Gnomon My thoughts are with you.
Goodbye, Denis
Icy North Posted Jan 7, 2013
Very sorry to hear your news, Gnomon. I hope he is peaceful and comfortable for the rest of his life. 
Goodbye, Denis
lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Jan 7, 2013
I'm so very sorry, Gnomon.
My heart goes out to you and the family 
lil x
Goodbye, Denis
Hypatia Posted Jan 7, 2013
That is very sad news, Gnomon. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Hyp
Goodbye, Denis
Elektragheorgheni -Please read 'The Post' Posted Jan 7, 2013
I am sorry for you and your family, I hope he'll be comfortable to the end. But you may be right and he is already in a better place already.
Goodbye, Denis
Websailor Posted Jan 7, 2013
Oh, Gnomon, I am so sorry. I hope the end is peaceful, it is so sad to see someone you love deteriorate like that.
Websailor 
Goodbye, Denis
Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Jan 8, 2013
God Speed Denis on his final journey. My thoughts are with you Gnomon and your family at this sad time. I don't believe love ends in death. I do believe the spirit of the departed person lives on and you will still feel his love, know he's around you, and within you. Take comfort from those who share your grief and loss, and remember him well.
Goodbye, Denis
TRiG (Ireland) A dog, so bade in office Posted Jan 9, 2013
Sorry to hear that, Gnomon.
Goodbye, Denis
You can call me TC Posted Jan 9, 2013
I, too am sorry. It is so sad that this happened while you were away and that you never had a chance to speak again. I wish him peace.
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- 1: Gnomon - time to move on (Jan 7, 2013)
- 2: Baron Grim (Jan 7, 2013)
- 3: h5ringer (Jan 7, 2013)
- 4: Researcher 14993127 (Jan 7, 2013)
- 5: Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor (Jan 7, 2013)
- 6: Magwitch - My name is Mags and I am funky. (Jan 7, 2013)
- 7: Icy North (Jan 7, 2013)
- 8: Superfrenchie (Jan 7, 2013)
- 9: Z (Jan 7, 2013)
- 10: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Jan 7, 2013)
- 11: Hypatia (Jan 7, 2013)
- 12: Elektragheorgheni -Please read 'The Post' (Jan 7, 2013)
- 13: Recumbentman (Jan 7, 2013)
- 14: Sho - employed again! (Jan 7, 2013)
- 15: Websailor (Jan 7, 2013)
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- 18: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Jan 8, 2013)
- 19: TRiG (Ireland) A dog, so bade in office (Jan 9, 2013)
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