How do you say goodbye?

[naughtygirl]

My thoughts continue to be with you and your family Freya.


NG

 

[1fiestyredhead]

To a person who means everything to you? To one who has supported you, been there for you, taken on responsibilities not his own, raised you with love, discipline, kindness and laughter?

I can't do this.

First....I'm so sorry you are even in the position of needing to say goodbye. Second...tell him just what you told us here. Let him know how much he means to you, how much his being there for you has meant. Tell him you love him.
I know it's hard and it hurts...you know where I am if you need to talk, ok? *hugs*

 

[FunJohnny]

Morninggirl - I've heard of that so many times - that family members need to let the person go in their own hearts and minds, so they can die peacefully. When my grandpa had his fnal heart attack, they brought him back after being gone for 25 minutes. Needless to say, he was clinically dead at that point, but they hooked him up to machines to keep him breathing. Once they made the choice to take him off those, he continued to breathe on his own for a few days, and he didn't die until the very first time he was actually left alone in the room - when my grandma and aunt went out so the nurse could do some stuff with him. I think even though he was brain dead, he maintained an awareness of what was around him, and didn't let himself go until the moment when my grandmother wouldn't have to be there to actually see it.

A tragic, yet beautiful story, Freya2. Thank you very much for sharing... really. I came back because I was thinking about this post from yesterday and wanted to see how you were doing. Though we are just people "from the Net" on a message board... many of us really do keep your thoughts in our hearts. Be strong and continue to be the loving person you seem to be - we are all behind you and here for you.

FJ