Hi everybody.
Sorry I have not blogged in so long but, I have been busy.
On Saturday Dana went down to LA. It was his father's last day of dialysis and he wanted to be with him. It was their 50th wedding anniversary and he and his brother were going to made dinner for their parents. Steve and Robyn and Dexter came up here to take Carolyn out to dinner for her birthday and I was in charge of all three kids. They did not go out until about 7PM and Claire was already sleeping. No big deal .. right?...Wrong....! When I put Dexter to bed he began to howl, that woke up Claire and SHE was screaming, which made Dexter scream. They cried for 20 mins. It was so bad that Finn asked me why I did not call the parents home. I decided as long and no one was hurt or sick I could handle it. I kept thinking, "I know I have had worst days than this, but I can not remember them right now". They finally settled down.
Sunday morning I was having breakfast for everyone when Dana called to say that the caregiver had called and she thought he was dying. Mark ,Dana's brother and Dana went over and by than the caregiver had called 911. Dana stayed with his mom whilr Mark went to the hospital.
He died shortly thereafter. He was a wonderful man. I spoke to him on Friday and his voice was strong and he was very lucid.
Carolyn and the kids went right down on Sunday . The funeral is on Friday at 1PM. I'll go down on Thurs.
He sure did it his way.
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I e-mailed Dee on Saturday asking how things were, but haven't yet heard back from her.
Thanks for calling me on Sunday to let me know about Dana's dad. This is a hard time for them even though they knew it was coming.
I'm sure your baby-sitting stint was tough at the time, but I couldn't help but laugh at the picture of both kiddies screaming and you in the middle--funny, huh?
Yes, NOW it is funny.
Of course I don't know Dana, but I understand loss. As Rosemary said...even when we know it's coming the reality of it all hurts.
I hope Dana will feel the love of those around him. Sad about their 50th anniversary so close to the death.
Sounds like his Dad was a wonderful person.
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I know I'd love that Finn. Suggesting/telling you to call the parents home...he's my kind of kid. What a joy!
Dee said she would not be blogging til she felt better...sure hope she gets some relief.
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