My step-dad passed away yesterday...

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Hey everyone. I know this isn't "nursing related"... but I'm not a premium member and so I can't post in the break room. It's just that I feel like I've gotten to know so many of you and you are all always such a good support system for me. My step-dad passed away yesterday and it just sucks.

He has been sick... COPD/chronic kidney failure/enlarged prostate.. you name it. But he kept trucking on and we really didn't expect this to happen like it did. He was 72 and was still working 32 hours a week. The coroner said it was probably a heart attack. My mom found him face down on the floor in his bedroom. His CPAP mask was still on... :crying2: He had abrasions on his head from the fall... I guess he hit it on the nightstand. And abrasions on his neck and arm. I couldn't bring myself to look at him, but my sister is a brave soul and told me what she saw.

Anyway, if you could just think of us... my moms having a hard time and that is what makes this so hard for me.

Thanks for listening.

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HUGS! So sorry to hear this. Do what you need to do to grieve.

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i'm so sorry, luv...

sincerest condolences to you and your mom.

he'll be in many prayers tonight.

gentle hugs...

leslie

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You have my sympathy. You and your family will be in my prayers. Take care dear.:icon_hug:

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My condolences. :redbeathe

steph

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{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} Prayers & thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.

Hurting with you,

Cindy

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Here's a hug. (((HUG))) :icon_hug: I'm so sorry.

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I'm so sorry for your loss. My mother passed away suddenly Jan. 30th at the age of 55. As with your step-dad, she had been ill for some time. However, she was not terminally ill and we were all just waiting for the day that she would come through. It was such a shock, and I can imagine what you're going through right now.

I wish there were magic words to take the pain away. All I can offer is my sincere condolences and let you know that you're not alone.

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So very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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i'm sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you .. i send lots of hugs and love your way

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

(((luv)))...Prayers for you and your family.

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