No, I'm not dead but...

[LMNO]

Dad's gonna be, pretty soon.  I'm in NY, with the rest of the family, taking care of him in his final days. It cam on him fast: On Friday, he was working in front of his computer. By Sunday, he was bedridden and only occasionally coherent. I can say that he's in no pain.  He sleeps about 20-22 hours a day. I'd like to think that this speedy decline is a positive thing, as he was only aware his brain was getting muddled for only a day or so.

I've said what I needed to say to him in private, and he smiled when I was done.  That's all I could ask for. Now, we wait.

I'll be back in Boston on Monday if he decides he enjoys the rest (and the morphine), and then back to NY that weekend, or sooner if he decides to do the thermodynamic thing before that.

It should be noted that this whole thing has been made easier by accepting the disordered, random, and unpredictable events that come with a loved one dying.  I am in no way sarcastic when I say, "Thanks, Eris."

LMNO
- keeping his shit together.

[Jenne]

Love and hugs, LMNO.  That's all I can say.

[Suu]

My thoughts go out to you and the Daddy LMNO. I hope that everything goes smoothly. Don't hesitate to give me a buzz if you need to talk or what not.

[Eater of Clowns]

All the best, man.

[Cuddlefish]

All of the above, and most of the below.

[Telarus]

+1

Good to hear you're weathering it well, and that you dad seems to be as well.

[Elder Iptuous]

you've got my utmost respect and sympathy, LMNO.

[Cainad (dec.)]

I'm sorry for your loss, LMNO. He was one heck of a guy.

Best to you and yours.

[Doktor Howl]

Dad's gonna be, pretty soon.  I'm in NY, with the rest of the family, taking care of him in his final days. It cam on him fast: On Friday, he was working in front of his computer. By Sunday, he was bedridden and only occasionally coherent. I can say that he's in no pain.  He sleeps about 20-22 hours a day. I'd like to think that this speedy decline is a positive thing, as he was only aware his brain was getting muddled for only a day or so.

I've said what I needed to say to him in private, and he smiled when I was done.  That's all I could ask for. Now, we wait.

I'll be back in Boston on Monday if he decides he enjoys the rest (and the morphine), and then back to NY that weekend, or sooner if he decides to do the thermodynamic thing before that.

It should be noted that this whole thing has been made easier by accepting the disordered, random, and unpredictable events that come with a loved one dying.  I am in no way sarcastic when I say, "Thanks, Eris."

LMNO
- keeping his shit together.

Aw, fuck.  Sorry to hear this, LMNO.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Sorry to hear it, man. My thoughts are with you and we're here for you if needed.

[*GrumpButt*]

I am so sorry.

We are here for you hon.

[East Coast Hustle]

I'm truly sorry to hear this, LMNO. IMO, you are totally correct in being thankful that it's been a speedy process. For me, the pain of watching my father die was nothing compared to watching him slowly decline first, and watching him realize it and struggle with it as a person who had always taken pride in having a clear head and an intellectual bent.

From what you've shared with us about your dad, he was a friggin' giant and the world will be a poorer place without him.

[Dysfunctional Cunt]

I'm so sorry LMNO. If there is anything I can do! Take care and be safe in your traveling.

[maphdet]

Sad news. It's good you, your dad and your family can be together at this time.
Comfort with each other.

[Triple Zero]

Big hugs, LMNO, big hugs.

All the rest's been said.

Big hugs.