A month ago my father (73) became suddenly ill. Diagnosis cancer, first his longs, then his head,bones and finally his liver and kidnies. This all in a period of 5 weeks. This morning (a month after becoming ill) my father past away in my arms. He was in the hospital, the last two days in a kind of twilightzone. This morning I got a call he was worse and I raced to the hospital. The moment I came in I took him into my arms, wispered in his ear that I loved him and that it was enough. I told him he was not alone, that I was with him and that it was alright to let go. With his head to mine he died the moment after I had kissed him and had spoken to him. It had been my worst fear that he would die alone, and I promissed him that I would not let him down. I can only be gratefull that I could be with him at his last moment. It is okay now. Thanks for all the heartwarming words and signs of caring. I will be back soon, it will be good for me to start finishing my projects,have something to focus on. Warm regards, Dalinise.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. :O)

How fortunate that you were able to be there with him. My thoughts and prayers are also with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Lonni

My heart goes out to you. You - and he - were indeed fortunate to be together at that time, as I was with my step-father, the only dad I have ever known, who died of multiple myeloma. Though loaded with morphine and in the resultant mental fog, HE actually comforted me. His last words: "That's Larry! I love Larry!" I hope you cherish the memory and all the other good ones as well. Godspeed. Larry F

I am glad you were able to share the last moments with your dad. My heart goes out to you and you will be in my prayers. Hugs, Rita

Dal, this brought a tear to my eye, and memories of saying goodbye to my dad. Give yourself time to grieve, and always hold him in your heart. He will always be with you. My deepest of sympathies. Denise

Our condolences on your loss. Now he's at peace.

How lucky to have people you love at your side on that crossing. Makes the waves smooth I'm sure. I feel your pain but also your relief at having been there at that time. The searing pain you feel in your heart will seal those memories. My thoughts are with you. Marque

Hopefuly your Dad rests in peace. Be strong.

My deepest sympathies for your loss :(. May he rest in peace.

My sincerest condolences. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when it's one of your parents; there's nothing that can cut you back down to being a scared little child quicker than that. Take good care of yourself - you and yours are in my thoughts.

Dalinise, my heart goes to you and your family.In a way he was fortunate to die un your arms.when the moment arrives for me, I also wish to have people that I love around. You and your family will be in my prayers. My deepest sympathies. be strong. Mychelle

Sincerest sympathies from Dr Geep ;=|

I'm sorry gor your loss, Dal. Glad you got the chance to be with him and say goodbye.

I'm sorry for your loss. Last month my father passed away too, but at least you were able to be there to share your father's last moments. I wasn't so fortunate. I was 3000 miles away at the time.

Aw, He was blessed to have you with him at the end.....you have my condolances.

I am sorry for your loss. I, too, know too well how it is to lose a loved one. you and your family will be in my thoughts.

I'm sorry for your loss Dal. You and your family will be in my prayers. Take care of yourself. :)

I wish you and yours the best.

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss, but glad you were able to be with him when he crossed...may cherished memories help ease your pain during this most difficult of times...thoughts and prayers to you and yours...Karen

my deepest condolenses to you and your family, Dali.

It is always difficult to find the right words to say, but... It was really a beautiful way to pass away, in the arms of someone he loved. The body might go but the love remains

I had two family members die last year. You will be in my prayers. Jay

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry for your loss Dal, but thankful that you were there with your dad. It sounds like you both loved each other dearly and have many beautiful memories to see you through these difficult days. Hugs to you hon.

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you right now ....

I lost my father to pancreatic cancer 17 yrs ago this year and I spent as much time with him as I could. I can only imagine how much it meant to him and you that you got to spend his final moments together. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm glad at this sad moment that you were allow to be there at his passing and to express to him your heart felt feelings. My prayers and condolences are for you and your family.

My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I'm am so glad you were able to be with him at his time of passing. God Bless You!

warmest thoughts and prayers to you and yours Dal. I am so happy you were able to be with him and he wasn't alone. I swore the same to my parents and pray I can hold to that.

I am so sorry for your loss Dal...My condolences I am happy for you you got the chance and be with your father on this last moment and say Goodbye to him. I was in the same situation with my mother when I was 11. God Bless You! Cath

God looked around His garden
and He found an empty place
He then looked down upon this earth
and saw your tired face
He put His arms around you
and lifted you to rest
Gods garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He also knew in Heaven
you would never hurt again
He saw the road was getting rough
and the hill harder to climb
So, He closed your weary eyelids
and whispered "Peace Be Thine"
It broke my heart to lose you
but you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you
the day He called you home
If tears could build a staircase
and memories a lane
I'd walk all the way to heaven
and bring you home again

Thanks for all the reactions, they make all the difference, Dal.

He was lucky too, having such a loving daughter to be with him at the end. lots of love, esther

Peace,love,and condolences.

my deepest dympathies. Such a wonderful gift you two shared in that "transitional" moment.

Dalinise, I don't know you but, I'm sorry for your father's passing. My experience with my mother passing away was similar in that I was holding her hand. Be strong. Time will heal the pain. Lee