After 2.5 years of fight against this terrible disease, my dad passed away on November 29th. He never wanted to leave us behind and kept fighting to survive until his last days. He was very active, hopeful and lively before the disease spread to the lungs.
During this 2,5 years, I tried to help him by motivating him and helping him to find ways to handle his problems. And this forum was a main source of motivation and information for myself so that I can support my dad. Thank you all who gave me courage, insight and support.
I wish all of you and your caretakers strength and hope.
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So sorry for your loss. No words can heal but thank you for your compassion you showed your father. You both were blessed. May you find comfort in knowing that ...🙏
Thank you Sheri. My mom was his main caregiver like yourself. She did more than anybody to help him in the battle. My brother and I supported him as much as we can. I'm sure you are too the hero of your husband. Now we are left with our mom and we will support her more as she lost her husband after 43 years.
I wish you and your husband long and happy life together.
Thank you Shumaf. Your parents brought up amazing compassionate kids, as I see from your posts. God bless you both and the hero mom you have. I appreciate the kind words ❤️
You sound like a guy who makes good choices and has no reason for regret. On behalf of your Dad, thank you for your support. Whether he said it often or not, I know it meant a lot to him. My thoughts and prayers go on for you and your family.
So sorry to hear that we lost another to this damn cancer, My condolences to you and the family during this trying time. If you would like, I wear a back bib at marathons, I can add his name to it for the Surf City marathon on Super Bowl Sunday. Unfortunately, I have 13 men on it from the various forums that I participate in.
I salute you and your family for your great courage in confronting this illness. It's taken me more courage than anything I've ever done. May God bless you all.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad - from you comments it is very obvious the love he had for you all and you all had for him - may that give you peace to live your live now - sincerest condolences.
Condolences and God bless you and your family !! My son is besides me in my battle , and I know how much your dad appreciated you being beside him in his battle
As a father going thru this awful disease, I can tell you one thing for sure. Having your children by your side throughout is a blessing. I’m sure your father felt that way and like me I’m sure he wants you to remember him for the good times and to live the life you were meant to live. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for your nice words Schwah. I think so too that he wanted us to remember him for the good times. And this is at the end what one can leave behind.
I wish you and your family much happiness, peace and strength.
Hi, My name is Lynn, I too as was your Mom, a caregiver for my husband. I share your pain, It is a terrible disease. ......I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm sure your Dad will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Prayers for your Mom and your family. 🙏🏻
I am so very sorry....I my heart goes out to you and your family....and to your dear dad who fought so hard to stay with you....may you be comforted with knowing that he is now, well and with Jesus....and may you hear the words: Well done, good and faithful and loving daughter.
I’m so very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I hope that it is of comfort to you to know that he was such a fighter, and although his battle was a short one, he gave it all we had, and was blessed to have the love and support of his family through it all. In the end that’s all any of us can hope for. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with your loss. May your sorrow soon be transformed into smiles of fond memories. Peace. Mark
May you be filled with Inner Peace, and hold to the great memories. He fought the good fight ... that's all any of us can do. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
So very sorry. I lost my dad August 15th of this year. Pain doesnt go away and I miss him so much everyday. Like you I also encouraged him in his journey and went to every appt. I feel like I let him down. Again, sorry for your loss.
I felt like I had let my daughter down when she was killed in an auto accident by a wrong way driver crazed on drugs. When she told my granddaughter to come on we're going to the bank and granddaughter said she didn't want to go I said go on I got her. My thoughts were that if I told my granddaughter to go, the time putting her in the car seat would mean my daughter's tiny car and the SUV would have never met head on. Foolish thinking. Would've, could've, should've. Going to every appt. is above the call of duty. No one has ever gone to any of my appts. You not only did not let your dad down, you lifted him up. After almost 7 years I've got my granddaughter. She is a lovely young lady of 12 years.
Sounds similar to my Dad. Last 2 1/2 years (once he became hormone resistant) were not fun. It also spread to his lungs and was ultimately what got him. May you find peace. My Dad has been gone now since 2013. I miss him, but it was sure difficult to see him struggle. My condolences to you and your family.
Sending love and light as your family finds their way thru this sadness. Know that your father will live on, thru you... he will forever be by your side ♡♡♡
Oh dear I am so sorry. I am an Asian and not very familiar with male/female sounding names. Usually, seldom sons become care givers for their parents and share with our forum. You are a great son! I admire you and wish you all the strength to fill the voide created by the loss of your dad and look after the bereaved family with the same fatherly love.
The name Ismet means "honesty" or "purity" and in classical "infallibility", "immaculate", "impeccability", "faultlessness". He must have been a wonderful father to have raised two caring and loving children. He is in a better place now and his pain and worries are over. May he rest in peace at the side of almighty God. The Greeks have a saying to the bereaved "zoi se sas" Life to the living. So from this "Hamal" to you and your family "Zoi se sas".
Thank you Dear John for sharing this. I did not know those meanings of my dads name. It helps me a lot to think that he is in a better place now.
The Greeks are right. My Dad is now resting in western Anatolia at Aegean coast at a hill top surrounded by Pine and olive trees. This is a place where Greeks used to live. He was in love with this place so he and my mom moved there after retirement.
I wish you and your family all the best
Shumaf, Live a long healthy life for him, Celebrate his life with you. His spirit will never really leave you ...Thank you , for letting us know.. Scott
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May you find peace knowing you were with him all the way....helping, loving and guiding. 
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