Quote Originally Posted by sirrahbed
my heart aches for you today. . . . .

This - being a daughter with aging/failing parents - is overwhelming for me at times. (((hugs))) to you, to your dad, and to Ione.
Deb, you said it so very well, so I am just going to quote it. I see it with my Dad.

Hugs to you, Ione's daughter. And yes, do try to find some things to do with your Dad the next few days, he will be lost without her there with him. It will help you cope as well.