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(171,603 posts) Tue Jun 11, 2019, 11:05 AM Jun 2019

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My dad died Saturday. [View all]

He had that stroke I mentioned a few weeks ago, then went into a rehab. There was a bit of progress but he still had trouble swallowing which affected his eating and talking.
He got rushed to the ER last week because he had trouble breathing. We found out he had had a few heart attacks and his kidneys were failing.
We made plans for hospice but he never made it out of the hospital.
He was 91 and had a rich, full life until old age hindered him. He was tired. I have cared for him since I moved to Florida, and I miss him terribly.

RIP, my dear old dad.

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My dad died Saturday. [View all] babylonsister Jun 2019 OP

Sending you love. He must have been a great Dad. MLAA Jun 2019 #1

My condolences for your loss. My congratulations for being able to enjoy him for 91 years. That is dameatball Jun 2019 #2

I'm so sorry for your loss babylonsister. May every livetohike Jun 2019 #3

Condolences Me. Jun 2019 #4

I'm sorry for your loss, went through this earlier this year myself. Afromania Jun 2019 #5

condolences to you as well. nt spooky3 Jun 2019 #9

Deepest sympathies. 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2019 #6

My condolences to you and your family. ++++++++++++++ spooky3 Jun 2019 #7

Hang in there, babylonsister, I am sure you do miss him! Anon-C Jun 2019 #8

I am so sorry, my dear babylonsister....... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2019 #10

Bless you and your dad. Take care of yourself and keep in touch with your friends here on DU... SWBTATTReg Jun 2019 #11

So sorry for your loss. TruckFump Jun 2019 #12

Condolences snowybirdie Jun 2019 #13

Love & Hugs FirstLight Jun 2019 #14

I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish I could give you peace at this time. Maraya1969 Jun 2019 #15

Rest in peace shenmue Jun 2019 #16

Deepest sympathy to you, babylonsister. skylucy Jun 2019 #17

Of course you miss him. murielm99 Jun 2019 #18

. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2019 #19

So very sorry for your loss lillypaddle Jun 2019 #20

My condolences to you and yours. denbot Jun 2019 #21

I am so sorry for you bronxiteforever Jun 2019 #22

🕯️I lost my father in August 2011 irisblue Jun 2019 #23

Deepest sympathies rurallib Jun 2019 #24

I'm so very sorry, my friend. I lost my beloved dad to ALS 19 years ago on June 5, 2000, and catbyte Jun 2019 #25

I am so sorry Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2019 #26

.... jdadd Jun 2019 #27

So sorry for you. May his memory be eternal! k8conant Jun 2019 #28

Sorry for your pain and loss. tavernier Jun 2019 #29

So sorry to hear. WinstonSmith4740 Jun 2019 #30

Thanks for that poem. I sent it to my siblings, too. xo nt babylonsister Jun 2019 #98

... N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2019 #31

May your days and nights saidsimplesimon Jun 2019 #32

Sorry to read about the loss of you dad. But how many people can say they have in2herbs Jun 2019 #33

Very sorry for your loss. colorado_ufo Jun 2019 #34

Deep condolences to you. kairos12 Jun 2019 #35

Sorry for your loss B Stieg Jun 2019 #36

So sorry for your loss .. CatMor Jun 2019 #37

I'm so sorry for your loss. brer cat Jun 2019 #38

May he rest in peace. ploppy Jun 2019 #39

i am so very sorry, friend. (((hugs))) samnsara Jun 2019 #40

it is tough Hamlette Jun 2019 #41

I don't think we are ever ready to say that last farewell to those who loved us... 3catwoman3 Jun 2019 #42

So sorry Duppers Jun 2019 #43

Sorry for your loss. krakfiend Jun 2019 #44

So sorry for your loss Babylonsister still_one Jun 2019 #45

Heartfelt sorrow for you... JudyM Jun 2019 #46

Sorry for your loss Historic NY Jun 2019 #47

May he rest in peace, and knowing that he was loved. Honeycombe8 Jun 2019 #48

So sad to read this CountAllVotes Jun 2019 #49

:* elleng Jun 2019 #50

My sincerist condolences. Ohiogal Jun 2019 #51

I'm so very sorry for your loss. mountain grammy Jun 2019 #52

Your caring for him speaks volumes LibDemAlways Jun 2019 #53

I'm so sorry to read this, Babylonsister. No Vested Interest Jun 2019 #54

Hugs to you and your family lunatica Jun 2019 #55

I am sorry for your loss. icymist Jun 2019 #56

I'm so sorry for your loss, babylonsister. 😢🙏❤️ amywalk Jun 2019 #57

I'm very sorry for your loss. yardwork Jun 2019 #58

Sympathy and support for you and your family. pazzyanne Jun 2019 #59

So sorry sister. But 91 with a rich full life is quite a milestone. panader0 Jun 2019 #60

My sincerest condolences mfcorey1 Jun 2019 #61

I am so so sorry babylonsister... Peacetrain Jun 2019 #62

My perfectly healthy dad died in his sleep almost 3 months ago. BigmanPigman Jun 2019 #63

Sending a hug. democrank Jun 2019 #64

Thinking of you now, volstork Jun 2019 #65

So sorry to hear this, babylonsister. MBS Jun 2019 #66

I am so sorry for your loss. flpoljunkie Jun 2019 #67

Sorry. My dad also 91 died last Wed. SammyWinstonJack Jun 2019 #68

Awww, my condolences to you. babylonsister Jun 2019 #100

I'm sorry for your loss JDC Jun 2019 #69

I'm so sorry ... you're in my thoughts. CaptainTruth Jun 2019 #70

Sending you love! I am so sorry dear babylonsister.... FM123 Jun 2019 #71

I mourne no aspect of my mother's life: it was good and she made us know we were loved ... marble falls Jun 2019 #72

... orangecrush Jun 2019 #73

So sorry for your loss.... Pachamama Jun 2019 #74

Be grateful for the years you had with him. alfredo Jun 2019 #75

Condolences, babylonsister on the loss of your beloved father. gademocrat7 Jun 2019 #76

Vibes to you and your family in this sad time. applegrove Jun 2019 #77

I am so sorry. How wonderful he had you to care for him. I lost my mom two years ago. Not a emmaverybo Jun 2019 #78

So sorry for your loss. Frustratedlady Jun 2019 #79

God bless you and your dad. My deepest sympathy. BigBearJohn Jun 2019 #80

Mine is in hospice now. sellitman Jun 2019 #81

And the same to you and yours, sellitman. babylonsister Jun 2019 #99

I'm so very sorry. GentryDixon Jun 2019 #82

My deepest condolences for you loss Soph0571 Jun 2019 #83

Forever in your heart......nt Heartstrings Jun 2019 #84

I'm sorry, babylonsister. Laffy Kat Jun 2019 #85

So sorry for your loss. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #86

My mom passed away last month. roamer65 Jun 2019 #87

Ah, Sister... Raster Jun 2019 #88

I'm so sorry LittleGirl Jun 2019 #89

Sorry for your loss Stuart G Jun 2019 #90

You've had a hard loss, no matter how well your dad lived. ancianita Jun 2019 #91

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss, Babylonsister Hekate Jun 2019 #92

Oh dear b!! So sorry to hear this!💔 BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2019 #93

My sincere condolences for your loss. Dennis Donovan Jun 2019 #94

I'm so very sorry sister. mahina Jun 2019 #95

You folks are the best. Thank you for babylonsister Jun 2019 #96

Condolences to you GeoWilliam750 Jun 2019 #97

Huge hug. tosh Jun 2019 #101

I'm very sorry. Mickju Jun 2019 #102

I'm sorry, babylonsister. Solly Mack Jun 2019 #103

May your memories be a blessing to you struggle4progress Jun 2019 #104

I'm sorry for your loss coeur_de_lion Jun 2019 #105

There are really no words that are adequate to express one person's sympathy for another Atticus Jun 2019 #106

Condolences... may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2019 #107

So sorry DownriverDem Jun 2019 #108

Very Sorry for Your Loss dlk Jun 2019 #109

Sending you condolences Babylonsister. Nevermypresident Jun 2019 #110

latch key kid. but we had 2 grandpas. tho 1 was more dad like. and uncles. still have uncles. pansypoo53219 Jun 2019 #111

Adding my condolences localroger Jun 2019 #112

May he Rest In Peace ornotna Jun 2019 #113

So sorry dear Babylon samplegirl Jun 2019 #114

I'm sorry to hear of your loss RainCaster Jun 2019 #115

I am so sorry iamateacher Jun 2019 #116

I'm so sorry... paleotn Jun 2019 #117

Very sorry for your loss. PatrickforO Jun 2019 #118

Sorry for your loss. usaf-vet Jun 2019 #119

I lost my father in 1989 jimmil Jun 2019 #120

My Condolences Denis 11 Jun 2019 #121

i'm so sorry you're going through this sadness orleans Jun 2019 #122

I am so sorry for your loss UpInArms Jun 2019 #123

My sincere condolences to you! AwakeAtLast Jun 2019 #124

I'm so sorry for your loss, babylonsister. mia Jun 2019 #125

so sorry to hear that Demovictory9 Jun 2019 #126

(((hugs))) dear babylonsister. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you good vibes. sueh Jun 2019 #127

((babysis)) blm Jun 2019 #128

I'm very sorry to hear that your dad passed. wendyb-NC Jun 2019 #129

My condolences, my hugs and love. bitterross Jun 2019 #130

Heartfelt sympathy. luvallpeeps Jun 2019 #131

So sorry to hear this. cpamomfromtexas Jun 2019 #132

hi babylonsister, TLK Jun 2019 #133

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Ellipsis Jun 2019 #134

I'm so very sorry [[[hug]]] lamp_shade Jun 2019 #135

Thinking of you Sis canetoad Jun 2019 #136

I'm so sorry lunamagica Jun 2019 #137

All my thoughts go out to you. BumRushDaShow Jun 2019 #138

You contribute SO MUCH to this family, so it's not surprising that you were FailureToCommunicate Jun 2019 #139

Deepest sympathy, Babylonsister. Granny M Jun 2019 #140

So hard. To this day I still reach for the phone to call one of my parents to OregonBlue Jun 2019 #141

My sincerest sympathy, Babylonsister. Useless in FL Jun 2019 #142

So sorry for your loss! flamingdem Jun 2019 #143

So sorry to hear of your loss, babylonsister. kentuck Jun 2019 #144

Here's a big hug. calimary Jun 2019 #145

So sorry for your loss. pandr32 Jun 2019 #146