The reason I am asking is that my father is dieing of old age and conjestive heart failure.
At first I wanted to be there to pray over him, now I think I am changing my mind but my step mother insists that I be there if at all possible, what do I do?
2007-09-18 20:51:21 · 7 answers · asked by kitty 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
yes I was there at the last few moments of my sisters breathing, she would breath, stop for about 1 minute or so, breath again, stop for a minute or so , it continued for about 5 minutes (I had just walked out of the room when it completly stopped)
my mom I saw deteriorate almost to death, she had a very aggressive lung cancer, I had left to come back home, she was out of state. I stayed a month, but my sister was there and described what happened, which I was glad I didn't see, what she described brought tears to my eyes. but I had to know.
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2007-09-19 10:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
While I have not seen any human family members die,I have seen plenty of pets die,and I consider them to be family members. My father,however,is 82 and has many health problems.His doctor recently signed a DNR for him the last time he was hospitalized.I know his days are numbered,and I really don't know how I will react when he dies,but I know that I will not leave his side during the process,as I know I wouldn't want to die alone.I love my Dad,and I feel that I owe it to him to be with him when he passes,if it's at all possible.
2007-09-18 21:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was in the midst of breast cancer treatments my hubby was called to the bed side of his dad who was dying of congestive heart failure. For 24 hours he stayed by his side and it was terribly hard for him. Between his father dying and me being next to the grim reaper myself, he was close to a break down. He came back to my side an hour after his Dad was gone. Now while he said it was the hardest thing he ever did, he is glad that he was there. Go to your Dad... It will be hard but worth it in the long run....Good Luck...Crone
2007-09-18 21:02:18 · answer #3 · answered by Praire Crone 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I saw my grandmother die. It's not easy, but it's not going to mentally scar you or anything. It's a part of life. If I was dying I would want my loved ones close.
2007-09-18 20:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Anon 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was there when my daughter (11) died of a cancer.
Even if she was heavily sedated, she heard us calling a friend of her. When he arrived (after hours), she looked at him and passed away.
I think that dieing people want to be surrounded by their loved ones in that moment.
2007-09-18 21:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by TheAlchymist 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but don't want to talk about it.
2007-09-18 20:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i was there with my father when he passed away.
and i am glad that i was there. it is scary at times.
but i was there for him and it is about him not you.
i think your father would want you to be there.
2007-09-18 21:00:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sara 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋