My late husband, Robert Edward, lived for 24 hours after we found him unconscious.
His father, James David, is in his 10 or 11th day after Hospice was called in.
With Rob, we only had 24 short hours with no interaction because he was unconscious.
With my father-in-law, we've had days with much conversation.
With Rob, we got no feedback.
With Jim, we've had lots of history lessons, stories, and memories told.
With Rob, it was all so sudden,
With Jim, we've had some time to adjust.
With Rob, he was my kids' father, "Daddy."
With Jim, he is my kids' grandfather, "Paw Paw Jim."
With Rob, we were minutes away from the hospital and I never left Rob's side.
With Jim, we drove to Sarasota, FL and were able to visit on and off for 4 days.
In Rob's case, we were achingly and desperately wanting to tell him we loved him, say good bye...
...AND KNOW THAT HE HEARD US.
In Jim's case, we were able to do just that with like responses back from him.
In both cases, death was and will be the most merciful thing for both men
that I love and have loved.
But for my children and for me, both cases were and are purely heartbreaking.
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So true. So sorry for all the losses your family has suffered in such a short time, but time to say goodbye does ease it a little in this case. I'm glad y'all were able to see Jim and talk to him -- especially Crystol, Anna, Wesley, and Luke. I love you all!
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