Thanks so much everyone that has prayed for me and my family in this time.
My father has had Alzheimer's for 13 years now and he has been bed ridden for the last 4 years.
He has suffered a lot over this time and I am glad that the suffering is over for him.
Around this time last year, he got very sick and was put on palliative care. We thought he was going to die then. He turned around though and started eating again.
Because of this, I always thought that death would be a slow process for him and that we would have time to gather as a family at his bedside. God obviously had other plans though.
Next Monday we will have a Requiem Mass said for dad and then lay him to rest.
I am very grateful for my dad and the example he was in living the faith. He was always a faithful Catholic and very committed to bringing us up with Catholic values. I hope I can be the same example to our children.
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Hi Therese,
I'm sure that with the example that your dad set for you, that you will set a wonderful example of "living the faith" for your children.
Thank you so much for sharing your memories about your dad.
May God be with you through this trying time for you and your family.
Blessings,
Jillian
Dearest Theresa,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have yet to experience the loss of either of my parents, but I know it will be a hard day indeed.
I wish I were there to put my arms around you and hug you tightly.
I will keep your dear dad in my prayers, and also you and your family. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort in the knowledge that your dad is free from pain and well for all eternity. You will see him again and he won't be sick, but waiting anxiously to see you again.
Much love,
Abbey
Having worked in aged care I understand how difficult Alzheimer's can be for a family. I'm glad you have a sense of peace about his death and are grateful for his life.
God bless
Kelly
Oh my dear friend, how I understand what you are going through. Know that I am praying for you and your family. I wish I could give you a hug, but this one will have to do- {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
I'm so sorry you couldn't spend his last hours with him; I got to do that with my mom and brother, and it really helped prepare me for their end. Hugs to you, and knowing your dad was a faithful Catholic, he's probably in a place where he can pray for you and your family now.
Therese,
I'm also thankful for the values that your dad instilled in you....that's one of the reasons why I think so much of you! You truly are a woman of God living out your vocation of wife and mom in a very special way.
I know mourning the loss of a parent is hard (both of mine are deceased), however, I try to realize that now I have yet another intercessor for our family before the Throne of God!
I wish I could hug you right now!
Blessings to you and your family.
Nancy
My mother is laid to rest after a long battle with her illnesses, and i also thought she would be here a bit longer, but like you said, God had other plans for her, and for your dad. my father is battling dementia.
Therese,
I am so saddened to hear the news of the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers.
God bless you!
John and Regan
Dear Therese,
I am praying for the repose of your dear father's soul and for comfort for you and your dear ones. Hugs!
Therese, I have not been over for a few days. I am so sorry to see what you are telling us. I am happy you have such sweet memories of a strong loving father to hold close to your heart. Prayers for you and your family in the coming days. Take care of yourself and that dear little one you are carrying too.
Knowing how you feel I send my heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Though my dad suffered from emphysema for many years his last 4 years were met with gasping for every breath. It was so painful to see him suffer and to watch my mother tenderly care for, him at the expense of her health. Though I miss him, I know when he was gone he no longer had to suffer.
Please know that you are all still in my prayers and that during this Holy Season I can only imagine how wonderful it is for your dad and mine to be singing with the angels.
God bless you!!! Cathy
Dear Terese,
My heart breaks for you and the family but I glad you have so many wonderful memories of your Dad.
My mum is in end stage alzeheimers and my father-in-law has just been diagnosed too. I know the pain of dementia and I dread the day I too will have to say goodbye.
Your in our prayers constantly.
God Bless
so sorry for your loss.
Therese,
May God bless you and your family during this time of saddness and loss. I can only to well feel your pain. It will be our second Christmas holiday without my father-in-law.
My thoughts and prayers for you!
Hugs
Ebeth
I just want to send a big hug and assure you of my continued prayers for your dad and your entire family.
It does seem a comfort that he suffers no more, yet still a cross that those who loved him suffer from the loss.
You and your family are a great testimony to his legacy.
God be with you.
Therese,
Our family will keep yours in our prayers. Losing a loved one is always difficult, but it seems like its even harder when close to Christmas.
I hope his Requim Mass is a beautiful send off for him and a source of comfort for those still here.
Therese, what a good man your dad was! He passed down the Faith to you, and now you are doing that for your children. I pray that all the suffering he endured on Earth will bring him closer to Heaven more quickly. May God continue to surround you with His peace and comfort.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad...what a beautiful tribute you wrote for him.
Praying God gives you all comfort and peace at this time.
Thinking of you during this hard, hard time.
So very sorry for your loss Therese, please know you and your family will be in my prayers.
I worked for about 5 years with the elderly and saw how hard it (Alz.) was on the families. May your daddy rest in peace! Bless your family, Therese!
Dearest Therese -
Sending you a cyber hug. Will pray for the repose of your Father's soul. Perhaps you would like to have the solace of Gregorian Masses said for him? My Nana's start today and there is a comfort in them for us...
Google Seraphic Mass Gregorian Masses.
My sympathies, dear.
Dear Therese, i have been absent for a while, I am so sorry to learn of your dear father passing away. Please know that you all remain in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray God will grant your dear Dad eternal rest.
(((hugs)))
He surely did a great job at raising you, Therese! I pray that he is now in heaven enjoying the heavenly bliss he so deserves.
I have no doubt that you are a good example to your children. For good trees bear good fruits
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