As of 9am this morning Dad took his last breaths. Bruce and Cindy stayed up with him all night communicating with Hospice to give him the pain medicine he needed to make him comfortable. He was very restful and at ease when he took his last breaths. Cindy woke up Mom and me to hold his hands. As we all held hands with him he finally let go.
We are thankful to have him here in his own home, with all his family around the past few days. He would occasionally respond and even make smiles.
Mom is doing ok. Lots and lots of people have been coming by the house to visit keeping her very occupied. I will post the arrangements after we speak with Bruce Bowden tomorrow at noon.
Thank you all for reading and keeping up with my Dad's story. His was one of incredible strength, determination, and courage.
This is a blog to keep everyone informed on Dad's Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in August 2011, and also dealing with malignant stomach endocarcinoma treatment diagnosed November 2011. Brain Surgery Stage 1, 2a, 2b, 3, & 4. Soon the stimulator will be programmed (increased) every three days again with a hand held device. ( Most recent post is on top) Double click on the picture below to go to the picasa picture site. Please click on the archive dates to see previous postings.
