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This many not be exactly a caregiving thread, but thought I'd post this here. On Sunday morning, October 30, my 94 year old father passed away. I sat up with him all night. For 4 years I've gone to see him around 11 every morning and at 6:30 in the afternoon to watch Wheel of Fortune with him. I've caught myself several times this week getting ready to go visit him at 11 and 6:30. It's part of my routine that will take a while to get out of. I enjoyed going to visit him.
My strange occurrence happened yesterday (Sunday) morning. I woke up around 4:15 AM and couldn't get back to sleep, no matter what I did. Later in the afternoon, I was trying to figure out why I couldn't get to sleep that morning. Then something dawned on me that gave me a chill. My dad died at 5:18 AM on a Sunday morning. Without the time change yesterday, that 4:15 would have been 5:15, 3 minutes before he passed away, and about the time I heard his breathing start to slow down. That's something I'll never forget in my lifetime!
This many not be exactly a caregiving thread, but thought I'd post this here. On Sunday morning, October 30, my 94 year old father passed away. I sat up with him all night. For 4 years I've gone to see him around 11 every morning and at 6:30 in the afternoon to watch Wheel of Fortune with him. I've caught myself several times this week getting ready to go visit him at 11 and 6:30. It's part of my routine that will take a while to get out of. I enjoyed going to visit him.
My strange occurrence happened yesterday (Sunday) morning. I woke up around 4:15 AM and couldn't get back to sleep, no matter what I did. Later in the afternoon, I was trying to figure out why I couldn't get to sleep that morning. Then something dawned on me that gave me a chill. My dad died at 5:18 AM on a Sunday morning. Without the time change yesterday, that 4:15 would have been 5:15, 3 minutes before he passed away, and about the time I heard his breathing start to slow down. That's something I'll never forget in my lifetime!
I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing.
I hope that every time you watch Wheel of Fortune you will continue to think of him. A bit easier than 5:18am every morning
Please accept my condolences on the death of your beloved dad. I appreciate your sharing your story. Thank you. I hope you are finding peace as you grieve. You sound like a loving son and I know you appreciate the gift of having had time with him every day. God bless.
That sort of thing hangs around for a while. Your brain reminds you of the time. You don't have to look at the clock. The same thing happened to me.... with all of them.
I was really glad that I was able to be with them when they passed. It was the only thing that I could do.
Sorry about your father.
My Mom died April 1. I couldn't visit her often but we talked on the phone every Saturday afternoon for more than an hour, right up to a week before she died. Every Saturday I still think of calling her at the time I used to call. When things happen I'd like to talk to her about, I have to remind myself she is gone. She was 95. People have told me this may go on for years.
My father died in 2012 and he loved Wheel of Fortune and watched it every day. I can't even hear about it without remembering him.
My condolences Ky. My Mom told me years ago, don't call me at the same time, don't come see me at the same time or day. she did that with her Mother and when she died, it affected her greatly. I did mix things up with my Mom but still saw them every weekend till she passed. Now I see my father 87, every single day, we live on 10 acres in separate houses. It will be a rough time when he passes. He's very healthy btw!
You have my deepest sympathy. I think your dad was blessed to have you, your time and your love. So many older people don't have that. I hope your good memories will warm your heart when you are missing him.
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