I’m back - sort of

[dells68 7,498]

Well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here.  Last time was before the Big Show because the buy sell thread popped up when I came on this morning.  When I last talked to you guys, my Dad was doing well and recovering from his cancer treatments.  In late June he started having mobility issues.  This continued to get worse through August.  He could barely walk, almost just doing a shuffle a couple inches at at time.  They still said the cancer was shrinking at this time (after being told earlier that only scar tissue remained).  In mid September his blood sugar dropped drastically and he became very confused.  They managed to get his sugar stabilized after almost a week in the hospital, but he was unable to walk at this point.  Only a week or so later we returned to the ER to find out that the cancer was starting to grow again.  They also told us that his brain was swelling along with some dead tissue seen on the cat scan.  I was able to take him home under the care of home health.  He was almost completely bed ridden at this time with his only mobility coming from me picking him up and placing him I. A wheel chair.  Only about 3 weeks later, he had to enter hospice care.  He was never himself after this.  He stayed confused, almost never knowing where he was and for a large part living in his late teens or early twenties.  I was blessed that my aunt knew a lady who wasn’t working who was an RN.  I was able to get her to stay with Dad.  He continued to decline until his passing on December 16th.  The strongest, most kind, and very funny man I’ve ever known has joined my Mom in Heaven.  It’s still rough without him.  We are staying in his home, as he and Mom both wanted.  I have been here since his diagnosis last January and never left him alone. It’s going to take some time to get moved, but there is no other place I’d rather be.  We built his house together, doing all of the work ourselves except electrical, plumbing, and masonry.  We buried Dad on December 20th.  My 61 year old uncle was a pallbearer.  The next day he was diagnosed with Covid.  He went into the hospital a week later and passed 9 days later after Covid destroyed his lungs and weakened his heart.  To say we’ve had it hard is an understatement.  I’m still lost, but will pull through gradually with the help of God.  I just wanted to let all of my Wheel Horse friends know what we’ve been through and to ask for your prayers.  I hope to be here more as time allows as we get straightened out and attempt to return to normal.

[rjg854 11,373]

Prayers for you and your family, most definitely, Dells.  God Speed my friend 

[Pullstart 62,905]

So sorry to hear Dell.  Just know there’s a big hug here waiting for the next time we cross each other’s paths.  I hope Emory and Becca are doing well and finding peace.

[dells68 7,498]

Below is a picture of Dad’s house with him standing in the driveway along with a couple of pictures of him at Ed’s.

[dells68 7,498]

Thanks Randy and Kevin.  It’s not easy right now, but Dad would want us to keep going.  Emory has had it hard, but has lots of great memories with Pop-Pop.  I would say only time will heal, but I honestly think we just learn to live with loss as time goes on.  I hope we get to see one another at the show this summer.

[rmaynard 15,492]

Life is tough and you have had more than your share. Wishing you a better 2022. Don't concentrate on the bad that has happened, look forward and try to be positive. My thoughts and good wishes are being sent your way.

 

[Handy Don 12,232]

27 minutes ago, dells68 said:

we just learn to live with loss as time goes on

This is so true. I wish you strength on your journey.

[stevasaurus 22,757]

Our prayers still Dell.  

[roadapples 6,983]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent...

[rjg854 11,373]

So true Dells, time lessens the pain of the loss, but you still miss them. Mom has been gone 10 years and dad has been gone 30 years, I still miss them. Cherish the memories. Bob Hope put it best...

 

thanks for the memories

[oliver2-44 9,756]

Prayers for you and your family.  

[WHX?? 48,823]

Prayers Dells . 

[Blackhood Bill 721]

Prayers for you Dell and your family. it will get better although it is a rough thing to go thru. May God bless you all and just know your  family is here for you and your family. Tears coming from my eyes while writing this, I miss my parents also.

 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,589]

Sorry for your losses. Continued prayers…

Godspeed to your Father and Uncle.