CancerCompass message board discussion started by Dads girl on 4/17/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23138,0.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My Dear Dad lost his battle to cancer on the eve of 07April.  He was surrounded by loved ones the last days of his life and passed away in his own bed in his own home as he wished with his wife and children bedside. Unfortunately my Dad was only 55years old but left very happy that he fullfilled so much in his life and will always be remembered as a good man.  My Dad had Colon and Intestinal cancer which was first diagnosed in November of 2006 already in Stage 4 with a rare aggressive form called Singet Ring Cell Carcinoma.It's so hard, I want so badly to pick up the phone and just speak with him like I've done everyday for the last year.  To know I'll never walk in his home and see him again, hug him or hear his voice is so difficult to comprehend all still seems so unreal yet I knew it would come to this.  I just hope in time the pain will ease up but I know I will forever have the memories and the comfort of knowing my Dad is no longer in pain.  I will close now but just wanted to add one more note first to everyone fighting the battle and your loved ones my prayers go out to you.  I would also like to add that during the last few weeks and up to final days my Dad had hospice care around the clock.  What a wonderful service and beautiful people it really made my Dad at ease and brought some comfort to my Step-Mom.  The care is amazing and the delivery of prescriptions and pain control made this very difficult time a little more bearable. In loving Memory of My Dad 08/29/1952- 04/07/2008   Dads girl Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT My Dear Dad's Girl, I am so sorry for your pain.  It's so hard to lose a loved one, to watch them suffer; but we will again be reunited one day. Keep his memories in your heart and share them with loved ones.  If we remember them, they are not gone.God's blessings on you and your family,Diane Anniedips Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT You have my deepest of sympathy. May your memories be of comfort to you at this difficult time.BlessingsBeth Njtwinmom Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear Dad's Girl,I'm so sorry to read of your dad's death.  The sentiment in your post was beautifully written.  I hope you find comfort in knowing you were there for him.  Healing is a long, slow process, but there will come a time when thoughts of your dad will be of the happy, healthy times of his life, rather than the days of illness you have just experienced.  Treasure your memories and know that others care.Lynn 2ndtimer Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear Dads Girl,You were that, Dads Girl and you helped your dad go though his final days with dignaty and self worth. The help you gave him is priceless and belive me he knew it.Congrats to you Dads Girl AngelBaby Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT You have my sincerest sympathy.  daisychain Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT May our God give you peace during this difficult time.You will see him one day.. if you keep the faith. Be strongMy thoughts and prayers are with you.Jockey Jockey Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sorry to hear of the death of your Dad.May God, the giver of all comforts, the one who comforts all, comfort you and grant you uncommon peace. My mom passed away in November because of a heart attack. I dearly miss her and I truly can understand how you feel.If you have time, let us pray for those with cancer..here is the list http://www.prayer-for-cancer.com . Blessings,Chester Prayer for Cancer Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT