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My 72 yr old pops has stage 4 cancer of liver colon and lung had one more chemo treatment to go thought we had it dicked this time.Its really knocked him back in a worse shape than I've ever seen him but he put up a hell of a fight.Any way Saturday night around 7 he ran out of Marlboros and booze and made a run down to the store got out of his truck and collapsed in the parking lot ems got there within ten minutes couldn't find a pulse did cpr and brought him back.Hes in ICU on a ventilator now but not coming around he has a advance directive and doesn't want life support so I've got a big decision to make in 24 hrs.I sat down today with his savage 99 and had a tearful momentmoment thinking about me and him hunting together and just don't know what to do.
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Courage is Fear that has said its Prayers
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First, sorry to hear this. But you don't have a decision to make. It's already been made. What are his wishes? That's your duty. It's hard, but you'll find peace knowing you were "his" rock this time.
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thats a tough decision. But I think you will understand how to proceed given some time to clear your head.
You have to think about them, and not about you.
Its VERY tough.
Prayers on the way.
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Prayers sent from here, for the best possible outcome
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I sat down today with his savage 99 and had a tearful momentmoment thinking about me and him hunting together and just don't know what to do. Search deep down, what would he want you to do? Give it some time, things can turn around even still. Sorry man, that's a tough roe to hoe, prayers on the way.
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Before this his heart was 20 percent and he was on full time oxygen I've seen far healthier people go through this and be in a coma for 3 months to come home and die 6 months later I just don't think he's got anymore fight left.
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Thoughts and prayers from Iowa.
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Praying for you that you will make the right decision.
What's best for him?
The Mayans had it right. If you�re going to predict the future, it�s best to aim far beyond your life expectancy, lest you wind up red-faced in a bunker overstocked with Spam and ammo.
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Strength for you and the others, Peace for him.
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Heartfelt prayers sent sir. It's always worse when it happens around deer season and the holidays. If you choose to go out in his honor, good luck. The Red Gods hopefully will be smiling.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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Honor his wishes. It's a golden rule issue. Godspeed.
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praying for you and the situation.
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I'll be keeping you and your father in my prayers. You'll know what the right thing to do is and the right time to do it, if you don't I'm sure that the good Lord does and I'd not hesitate to ask him. I lost my mom this past year and I know how tough it is to watch a loved one leave us. Their absence is only temporary.
�Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr.
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Prayers sent for you and your father.
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Sorry to hear about Pops failing health EB.
It will not be easy but you will make the right decision when it's needed.
Prayers for you and your family.
Paul
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You have my prayers and my deepest sympathy. I have been in your shoes and it is not easy.
I was as selfish as I could be, wanting to keep my Dad, fearing the loss and knowing it was irreversible, but I had been taught to honor my father and mother. You know his wishes. Honor him one more time.
Then, honor him again by being the strength and stability that your family needs right now.
Ed
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I lived that with my dear Mother, her passing whilst I lay beside her. My thoughts are with you and yours.
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You have my prayers and my deepest sympathy. I have been in your shoes and it is not easy.
I was as selfish as I could be, wanting to keep my Dad, fearing the loss and knowing it was irreversible, but I had been taught to honor my father and mother. You know his wishes. Honor him one more time.
Then, honor him again by being the strength and stability that your family needs right now.
Ed Cant be said better. Comes a time a man wants to go.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
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