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Across the Fence:  MY DEAR DAD  |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 07:14:23 AM
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DEAR GURLFRENZ .. WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THE LATEST ABOUT MY DEAR DAD:
i got a phone call from my sister this morning telling me that my dad 'aspirated' while eating breakfast .. he turned blue .. had to be rushed to the hospital.
he is somewhat 'stabilized' at this point .. but will be kept in the hospital to see if this turns into pneumonia or anything worse.
she also said that he is so thin now that the 'mass' that is growing in him can be seen without even feeling for it.
as most of you know, my dad has been with HOSPICE for about a year now .. when they thought he only had days to weeks, at the most, to survive. he celebrated his 92nd birthday this june.
SEPTEMBER GURLFRENZ GATHERING
the reason i write this to you, of course, is to let you know that IF my dad passes away within the next week .. i will, of course, head home and will not be here for our gathering. i pray this does not happen .. most of all of course, for my dad (although, my dear sister, who sees him almost daily at the nursing home and has been with him throughout his last year of life .. says, that it would be a 'blessing' if he went off to heaven). He is not in PAIN we don't believe .. albeit, he has been on pain pills for this past year .. and my dad has NEVER been one to complain about pain or ... anything! He truly is an angel. She said that in the last few weeks, he has not really been able to communicate and has been mumbling things that only make sense to him and God. Please pray for his peace and that god's will be done .. and pray for strength for my sweet sister .. who is his guardian angel.
IF i have to go home to be with my family, we WILL re-schedule our gathering. i will keep the 'september gurlz' up to date with information as it comes to me.
p.s. for all the girls that were thinking of just 'dropping' by on saturday, september 2 .. please be in touch with me, so i can be sure to keep you informed too.
p.s.p.s. for all my very dear and true friends who have sent my dad cards and letters over the last year and who have remembered him in your prayers, i thank you from the bottom of my heart.
NOW .. knowing my dad's "constitution" .. he may well be here to celebrate that 93rd birthday next june .. but it is highly improbable though. i will let you all know of his continued journey.
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 08:02:54 AM
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Frannie,
I am so sorry to hear about your father, I hope that everything will turn out alright and that things will calm for you all! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Hugz,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 08:42:59 AM
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Frannie,
Thinking of you and your family, these things are never easy, but maybe your dad is tired now and ready to go home, but it doesn't make it any easier. So my thoughts are with you what ever the outcome.
NANCY JO |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 09:10:05 AM
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| Frannie, ditto to what all the other girls have already said. It is a comfort to know that God knows best, and HE is driving the bus for all of us. Thankfully your wonderful sister has been right there, which I know gives you alot of peace of mine. God bless you and your family. Nance |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 1:01:01 PM
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Frannie, I hope you can be with your dear dad before he leaves this planet, it'll be such a comfort to you, I know, I was able to go see my Mom before she passed in June and it helps to say goodbye. I hope you can find comfort in knowing he won't be taken from you, but sent for! I'll email you with the date that we should be passing through Kentucky on Labor Day weekend. Keep us posted and prayers heading your way! Hugs..
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 1:07:59 PM
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Dear Frannie, I am praying for all of you. He sounds like such a sweetie.
Love,
Ann
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FarrarFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lynda
Frohna
Missouri
USA
330 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 3:52:31 PM
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Frannie,
Please know that my prayers are with you, your dad and your father. It sounds like he is already at peace. I know it will be difficult when the day comes, but it will also be a joyous day in heaven that he will be home. I will pray for you and your family to share this precious time you have yet with your dad and make the most of it with special memories.
In His hands,
Lynda L.
Pray in faith and you will not live in doubt.
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medievalcat
True Blue Farmgirl
256 Posts
Cynthia
White County
Arkansas
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 6:08:02 PM
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My thoughts, meditations, and prayers for you and your family.
God Bless... |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 8:07:22 PM
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thanks to all you dear farmgirls for you sweet wishes and prayers. i think i did all my 'grieving' last year when i went to hug and kiss my dad and hold him and to tell him goodbye. i am very much in the 'acceptance' stage now ... although, i do know that i will cry and cry and cry when he finally does leave this olde earth.
xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 10:10:29 PM
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Oh, Frannie - my thoughts are with you and yours.....
All the best.
XOXO, Libbie
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2006 : 09:55:27 AM
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frannie,
sorry to hear what you and your family are going through. i lost my sweet dad 13 years ago and my mom 3 years ago. they both lived long rich lives, and my dad in particular had a lengthy illnes before his death. i thought i was prepared but i still had such a grief.
i will think of you and have you in my thoughts and prayers.
i know your dad has to be a sweet heart, i "know" his daughter.
love,
fran |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2006 : 1:27:33 PM
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thanks sweet libbie and fran! your words and thoughts and prayers mean much to me!
xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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