Prayers Appreciated...

[starann]

HUGS as you face losing your dad

 

[Meriweather]

I'm so sorry to read this news.
to you and your family.
It is always a very hard thing to go through

 

[chell]

Christal I'm so very sorry to be seeing this. You, your father and entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[ToddyLu]

Just to let you know I will be thinking of you and sending prayers your way...you have my support.

 

[ChrizJen]

I just thought I would stop in and let you all know that my dear dad passed away today. The doctors did everything they could to heal him, but he was just too sick and weak, and his body just gave up. He had several more seizures overnight last night, and his heart went into a tach (I'm not even really clear on what that is, except that his heart was not beating correctly.) We had all planned to meet at 9 am, but my brother and sister and I were called in early because they weren't sure how long he would hold on. They knew we didn't want him to be alone when he passed. He held on long enough to get the whole family in, say a prayer, and then remove the ventilator. They gave him enough comfort meds that we knew he was in no pain. My grandma, my aunt, and my siblings and I sat around his bed and spent about an hour and a half taking turns talking about the good times. I was holding his hand when he took his final breath. It was all so peaceful and quiet. I was thankful for that.
I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all of your prayers, and would like a few additional prayers for the family over the next days. It's going to be tough.
Thanks again.
-Christal

 

[chell]

So sorry to see that he passed away today. You and your entire family will be in our prayers.

 

[ChrizJen]

Thank you Michelle and everyone else. Your prayers mean a lot to me right now.
This has all been so sudden and unexpected that we're all just reeling right now. It's been such a long day. I've been up close to 24 hours now. I'm so exhausted, but I couldn't sleep.
I'm going to try again now to get some sleep. Thanks again everyone.
-Christal

 

[chell]

Rest will be difficult for a few days I'm sure but rest when you can. Make sure you eat well also. I'm sure it is one of the last things on your mind, but you need to try to eat at least 2 decent meals a day. Try to do it. You don't need to get run down and get sick. You really need to keep yourself healthy. I know it will be difficult but you have to make sure you take care of yourself too.

 

[MoniqueU]

My DH and I went through something similar having to take our son off life support, even though you know they really are already gone it is the most painful thing to go through. My heart goes out to your whole family.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm so sad for you. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[Saphire]

Ohhh, Christal, I am so very sorry. Hold on tight to your dear family at this sad time. I will continue to pray and think of you.

 

[4nana]

I'm so sorry Christal, how very sad, your dear Dad was so young and I can't imagine your shock and grief . Sending prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time. May his loving memories bring you comfort and warm your heart in all your days.

 

[minnie56]

I am so sorry and so sad...

I pray that God keeps you close these next few weeks...

 

[ead79]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know it was very special to your dad that you were there holding his hand. My prayers are with you and your entire family during these difficult days. May God give you comfort, strength, and peace.

 

[Dan Murphy]

So very sorry to read the update, Christal. Prayers are with you all. God bless, God speed. Dad's memories will be with you forever, till you see him again, an angel now.

 

[minniecarousel]

ah, Christal, I am so sorry that you lost your Dad. He was too young. Prayers for all of you, and extra for your Grandma - a mother doesn't want to outlive her children.

 

[ChrizJen]

Thank you for all of your continued thoughts and prayers.
We've been so busy with planning and making arrangements. It's crazy. It still feels so unreal. Like it's just a big long nightmare that I'll wake up from. I fall apart at the strangest times. I was driving yesterday to meet my brother and sister at the funeral home, and I almost had to pull over for all of the tears that just started flowing. I didn't have the radio on, because I was afraid something sad would come on. But I lost it anyway. My big brother, who is usually a rock, said that the same thing has been happening to him. That made me feel a little more normal. I'm OK as long as I'm busy with something. It's when things get quiet and I have a moment to sit and think that things get bad. I've been having trouble falling asleep because I just lay in bed, think, and cry. It's going to be a really difficult week. Visitation is set for Tuesday evening, and funeral on Wednesday morning. I have moments when I feel like I'm just not strong enough to get through this. I know I will, but I just have weak moments when it all just feels like too much.
My grandma told me that my dad planted some rose bushes in his garden a couple weeks ago (he LOVED gardening and he LOVED flowers). I'm going to go dig up the roses and move them to my garden. That way they'll be taken care of, and they'll be a forever reminder of my dad.

Anyhow, that's my random babble for this evening. Thanks for reading.
-Christal

 

[C.Ann]

I'm so sorry.. My condolences to you and your family..

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Christal, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You were all so fortunate to be able to spend his last minutes with him and help him to peacefully pass on. I'm sure he took great comfort in that. Hold each other tight and don't forget to share all the wonderful memories you have. And please, take care of yourself and each other. God speed.

 

[mickeyboat]

Christal. I am so sorry for your loss.

Denae