My sweet Father-in-law passed away this afternoon

AlwaysHappy · Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:43 am

Hello ladies. I just wanted to let you know my dear sweet Father-in-law, age 90, past away this afternoon peacefully at home. All of the family has been pitching in with his care over the last few months so he could spend his final days in his own home. We were so blessed to have the loving support of Hospice and my son, Nathan, who was his care taker during the week. He's a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and was able to care for him until he had open heart surgery. He could easly lift him and was so kind to him. One of his daughters, took the night shifts and my dh took the weekends. He had to have someone with him 24/7. The other two daughters who live out of town came to take care of him after Nathan's surgery. It took a village to take care of him, but we made the decison to do that so he could be at home. We knew this was coming, but it still hurts very bad. Prayers will be appreciated. Here are a couple of pics of him.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:49 am

please accept my condolences for you and your family on your loss

averys_mom · Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:18 am

((((((((HUGS))))))))

LyndaKay · Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:14 am

Barb, I'm so for your family's loss. Hugs and prayers coming your way.

fong33 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:51 am

So sorry for your loss Barb. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family.

anazelia · Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:25 am

Oh how sad, and what a cutie he was. I am so sorry for your loss.

Art_Teacher · Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:12 am

Awww...even when you know it will happen soon, you are never quite ready for it. Hugs to you and your family, Barb!

scrapscot · Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:34 am

So sorry for your loss.

beachlover · Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:38 am

Barb, so sorry foryour loss!! ((((hugs))) those are beautiful LO's you have of your FIL

oceanbreezes423 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:39 am

My prayers are with you and your family! How WONDERFUL that you could all care for him, and did! He is smiling at you for sure!

-Tracy- · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:11 am

That is wonderful what your family did so he was able to stay in his home. I'm sure that meant quite a lot to him. So sorry for you loss hon. (((((HUGS))))

gonecamping · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:15 am

((((hugs)))) So sorry for your loss, how wonderful that he was able to spend his last days at home with family.

ChrissyTina · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:29 am

My sympathies and condolences to your family. It's awesome how your family came together and made him so happy and comfortable.

Gail R · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:31 am

Very sorry to hear of your loss, Barb. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Retiree3 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:50 am

Barb,
I'm so sorry for you and your families loss. You sure have had your hands full with all that was going on at the same time.

I will keep all of you in my prayers. God bless you.

Ayla · Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:08 am

So sorry for your loss, but how awesome that you had him for so long, and what a gift to be able to give him, to pull so many people together to keep him in his own home. (((HUGS!!)))

koala1966 · Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:10 am

I am so sorry for your loss

scrapaholic · Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:20 am

I am so sorry for your families loss. What a wonderful long life he had.

meteechtap · Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:21 am

So sorry for your Loss. I know he was sooo glad to spend his last years in his home, you and your family did a wonderful thing! Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Jenn Kellams · Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:43 am

My sympathies and condolences to your family.

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