Bad news...

[Catty1]

{{{hugs}}}

"This too shall pass" includes good and bad things. I'm glad you had a great cuddle from your furbabies today.

I am sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he can be kept comfortable.

For me, I am grateful that YOU are alive and well. That is a good thing!

[Freedom]

Sending you {hugs} but mine won't be nearly as nice as what the kitties gave to you!

Very sorry to read of your Dad's situation. It is so hard to watch our parents age and get sick.

And the work friend passing suddenly is a shock to everyone; my Mum passed suddenly, so I've experienced that as well.

[pomtzu]

I'm so sorry, Gayle. {{{Hugs}}}. I pray that the doctors will be able to keep him as comfortable as possible for as long as possible.

When my Dad was diagnosed with cancer in the early 70's, he too made the decision to forego chemo and radiation, since the cancer was already so far advanced. The doctors had told him that even with treatment, he might possibly gain an extra 2 or 3 months. Dad decided it wasn't worth the additional misery of the treatment, and refused it. Sadly, sometimes that is the only reasonable action to take.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

[Cataholic]

Oh, Gayle, I am so sorry to hear this news. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, and your father, too.

[RICHARD]

Wow, sorry to hear that, I had the same type of situation with my mom.

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Sometimes the unhappiness in life is a set up for the calmer times to come.

There will be the day when you will look back and say, "Wow, those were some brutal days to go thru. How did I make it?"

You can and will make it and the days when nothing is going on will be your reward for being strong.

NEVER GIVE UP HOPE.

I'll say a little prayer for your dad and you.

[Karen]

You will be in our prayers.

[mon]

You will get through this, it won't be easy but you will. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. It might seem far away, you might not see it at all. But it is there never the less We're all on your side, keep the faith

[cassiesmom]

Oh, Gayle, I am so sorry to hear this news. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, and your father, too.

From me, too (((HUGS)))

[Catty1]

More {{{hugs}}} going out to you. I hope you get to drive up there soon.

[Bonny]

Gayle, I am so sorry read about your father. Good Thoughts & Prayers sent your way for you & your folks.

[catland]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I know its been a real roller-coaster with your family.

It's ok for someone to refuse treatment. My father-in-law did just that six years ago. We were able to connect up with hospice care and they gave the family wonderful support. We had good meds for him so that he wouldn't suffer, and we were provided with a hospital bed and other items so that he was able to remain home the entire time.

These next weeks are going to be hard. I can't really say anything that can make it better for you - just knowing that people care can really help though.