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CamColt
08-10-2002, 06:48 AM
For those who have been following my saga over the past month, we got the call from the doctor this morning at 5:30. FIL passed away. While it is a sad situation, it really was for the best. He was basically back and forth from the hospital to the nursing home/rehab for the past month. He was in pain, couldnt get out of bed, and aggravated that he was so helpless(hes only 64). In fact the other day he said to DH "Oh just shoot me!". Thats not a quality life at all.

I hate to say it, but in a way it is like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders. We knew it was inevitable, but it was just a matter of when. Every time the phone rang, we panciked. Plus we were completely stressed over what to do about our WDW trip coming up in 2 weeks. At least now FIL is at peace, and we can stop worrying 24/7.
newmousecateer
08-10-2002, 06:58 AM
Condolences and {{{{HUGS}}}}
imgoingtodisney
08-10-2002, 07:02 AM
Sorry CamColt
FIL died 6yrs ago from cancer. It was a slow death - he had time to say his goodbyes. But now he really is in a better place.
My Dad died 8yrs ago while in his sleep from a heart attack - no time for goodbyes.
Hang in there - its gonna be a rough few days. Do you have help with your kids during this time? DS had to be involved in it all because there was no other place for him to go.

{{hugs}}
Disney Doll
08-10-2002, 07:05 AM
My deepest sympathies for you and your family. We went through that last year with both my in-laws, 9 months apart. My FIL died in March and my MIL died in December. My SIL had the same dilemma you did....they had a WDW trip planned for over the Christmas break, and MIL died 2 weeks or so before Christmas.
Patricia
08-10-2002, 07:08 AM
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that the next few days will be difficult and I will say a prayer for strength for your family. My sympathies and prayers are with you.
iluvorlando
08-10-2002, 07:10 AM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolances and prayers for you and your family.
CamColt
08-10-2002, 07:11 AM
Thanks!
Yes, luckily my parents live right around the corner from us and they are a great help. We also have great neighbors. I havent left the kids with them yet, but throughout this past month they have all been offering to take the kids if we need them to.
So sorry about your losses, Imgoingtodisney and Disney Doll. I think either way its hard to lose them. :( MIL also has cancer, but her prognosis is better than waht FIL's was.
MosMom
08-10-2002, 07:15 AM
I'm sorry to hear of your loss...my heart goes out to you and your family. :(
kozmo
08-10-2002, 07:16 AM
Peace be with you all!!!
olena
08-10-2002, 07:19 AM
*HUGS* to you and your family.
helenabear
08-10-2002, 07:25 AM
{{{HUGS}}} I am so sorry to hear that your FIL passed away but as you said his quality of life was not good in the end. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
glo
08-10-2002, 07:44 AM
I am so sorry.... I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. {{{hugs}}}
Lars624
08-10-2002, 07:50 AM
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
dianeschlicht
08-10-2002, 08:17 AM
((hugs)) I know what you mean about feeling they are at peace. My DM passed away from cancer at 68. She seemed so young and vital yet, but the pain and suffering from the disease made us all ready when the time came.

Prayers and PD for you and DH.
TigerBear
08-10-2002, 08:24 AM
I am sorry for your loss and I can understand your sense of relief.
Serena
08-10-2002, 08:29 AM
I'm sorry. :(
Kitty 34
08-10-2002, 08:39 AM
Sorry to hear about your FIL. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}
CathyCanada
08-10-2002, 08:40 AM
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I understand how you felt, my FIL had cancer and was hospitalized for 6 months, it was horrible watching him waste away, but we were so relieved when it was over.
Hugs!!
CC
Dan Murphy
08-10-2002, 08:47 AM
My condolences, Katie, to you, your hubby and family. It is sad when we lose a loved one, but a relief if they are so very ill. God bless you all, my prayers for him and you both.

Dan
Goofball
08-10-2002, 08:54 AM
I'm really sorry to hear this. I understand what you mean about the feeling of relief, too. {{{Hugs}}} and prayers for you and your family.
debster812
08-10-2002, 09:02 AM
Sorry Katie.

My deepest condolences to you and your DH's family.

Hugs to everyone.
Saffron
08-10-2002, 09:07 AM
I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss CamColt. :(
CamColt
08-10-2002, 09:13 AM
Thanks again for the kind words everyone. Sometimes we feel so guilty that we just wanted it to be over. We were lucky that it did hapen fairly quickly. I cant imagine being on that emotional roller coaster for months and months.
Pooh93
08-10-2002, 09:21 AM
{{hugs}} and may the good memories of your FIL give all of you comfort. :(
ead79
08-10-2002, 09:23 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss, CamColt. My prayers are with you and your entire family.
dizneenut
08-10-2002, 10:19 AM
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. {{{hugs}}}
Pin Wizard
08-10-2002, 10:24 AM
((((((((((((((Katie)))))))))))))))))

I'm so sorry on the loss of your FIL. Just know he's in a better place and pain-free!

I lost my dad to cancer. On his 60th birthday he said that he wouldn't be here for his 61st. He died 5 days before his 61st birthday! It's amazing what they know. Hugs to you and your family.
nativetxn
08-10-2002, 10:26 AM
Sorry to hear that your FIL passed away :(
CaliforniaDreaming
08-10-2002, 10:28 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
WDWfanatic288
08-10-2002, 11:38 AM
im sorry to hear this! :(

prayers coming your family's way


{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
snoopy
08-10-2002, 11:43 AM
Hugs, sweetie. There is nothing tougher than watching someone you love suffer.

FIL is at peace now.

My prayers are with your family.
Blondie
08-10-2002, 11:45 AM
{{{hugs}}}
kejoda
08-10-2002, 11:57 AM
{{{HUGS}}} I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
minniecarousel
08-10-2002, 12:21 PM
It's sad & difficult no matter the circumstances - prayers to youi & your family. Hang in there.
#1 Disney Fan
08-10-2002, 12:57 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss, CamColt. {{{{{Hugs}}}}}
NHAnn
08-10-2002, 01:50 PM
My condolences CamColt.
Your sense of relief that it is over and he is at peace is completely understandable and justifiable IMHO.
HUGS to you.
fireplug
08-10-2002, 01:59 PM
Condolences and Prayer for you and your family.
And although it is up to you, go to WDW and have as good a time as possible. Your FIL would not want you to miss it.


Steve
Poohstyx
08-10-2002, 02:16 PM
I am so sorry. :(
My Mom died Halloween morning of 2000. Her health had gotten really bad and she was in a nursing home (a really good one). We knew it would be any time, but I was still stunned when they called me at 2am. As rough as it was, it was a real relief to know that she was out of that misery.
Hang in there, it will get easier.

Prayers for your family ~
Poohstyx
cotye
08-10-2002, 03:34 PM
So sorry. My condolences... :(
bfeller
08-10-2002, 04:01 PM
so sorry for your loss.
pajamommy
08-10-2002, 04:21 PM
So sorry, CamColt. He's out of pain and in peace now.
Luv2Dream
08-10-2002, 06:01 PM
So Sorry Cam Colt on your loss....I will say a prayer for your family tonight.
tnkrbell
08-10-2002, 06:24 PM
Im so sorry for your loss1:(
Boots
08-10-2002, 06:32 PM
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}