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Now, my Dad

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 11:41 AM
  • Mood: Sadness
It all started so innocuously. We'd received a call from my stepmom; Dad had broken his hip and was in the hospital.

My father was 89 years old, so any hospitalization is cause for concern, but I didn't expect what was to happen...

Monday morning, another call: because of health complications, they couldn't do the surgery that would repair his hip. His lungs were filling up, his heart was giving him problems, and the prognosis was that he had only days to live. He was being brought home under hospice care.

So my wife Janet and I called our place of work, explained the situation, and took the week off from our jobs. We hurriedly packed the car for a trip from Florida to Virginia, and left Monday afternoon.

We arrived in cloudy, chilly Virginia Tuesday afternoon for what would be our last chance to see Dad alive.

Last night at 11:00 PM, Tuesday March 5, 2013, my father, George T. Matthews, passed away.

Please know that, even if I can't thank you personally, your watches, faves and comments are always very much appreciated!


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:iconbriggengerda:
Mood: Neutral !BriggenGerda Mar 20, 2013  Hobbyist Artist
R.I.P
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:icontiberiansam:
I know it's a bit late, but I offer you my most sincere sympathies... I know how it is and how you must feel because I lost my mom at around the same time, on the same date 3 years ago... (She was 55 yo.) I can also tell you that even if the next few months will be hard, most of the pain will slowly fade away as time pass by...
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:iconrob2006:
God be with you, my friend.
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:icondinaminzer:
Mood: Pity *dinaminzer Mar 16, 2013  Hobbyist Artist
Indeed i'm sorry my friend. :(
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:icondeathstarshotput:
I'm very sorry to hear that. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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:icontiresiasbluestone:
Wow. Needless to say, you have my condolences, Dave. Having lost my Dad four years ago, the pain is still with me. It's indescribable. Stay strong--you and your family and in my thoughts and prayers (and those of all your fans).
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:iconshag49931:
My sympathies and thoughts go your way.

May you grieve in whatever way is best for you, and cherish your father's memory for the rest of your life.
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:iconbastiondin:
Mood: Sadness ~BastionDin Mar 10, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
My condolences to you and your family sir.
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:iconlordmaltreas:
~lordmaltreas Mar 9, 2013  Professional Writer
I'm extremely sorry to hear this, David. My condolences to you and yours.
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~darkecofreak23 Mar 9, 2013  Student Writer
Requiescat in Pace, Mr. Matthews, Sr.
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