Tough time for a brother

[willy]

Franco and I were talking today, it looks like his Pop who has been living with them for the past 12 years is hanging on by a thread and the doctors feel he can be gone at any minute. He asked me to let the brethren know so I am doing so.
I had the pleasure of meeting the man, he is a great guy, I hope things happen peacefully for him and some consolation for Franco and his bride Robin comes in knowing they have friends here and our prayers are with them all.

[Seacrets]

Prayers sent.

[tsubaki]

Franco and Robin already know and understand how to continue his dads existence in this world, hard part is trying to cope with the other people not as close to them and him, causing a distraction.
This is part of living, we all got to go thru it, how we deal with it is what makes us human.
Ya'll take care, family is all we got!

[CaptJ]

That was the hardest thing for me, losing my dad. The more you love'em, the closer you are, the harder it is. Family is all we have, God Bless.

[lumberslinger178]

In our prayers.

[bradford]

Prayers sent.

[reelapeelin]

Thanks for posting Willy...

When we were down there, I sat and talked to Pop...his days in the Navy came up and I asked him what he did...he said he served aboard the U.S.S. Cowpens...as it turns out, my house is about 5 miles from the little historic town of Cowpens, SC for which that ship was named...The Battle of Cowpens was an important turning point in the Revolutionary War and the battlefield is preserved today...I explained all that to him and I could see his eyes light up and dance w/all the details I could provide about the ship he so proudly served on...later, I went to the Cowpens Public Library, copied some literature and publications from the war days about the ship and where she served...sent them to Franco to share w/his dad and Franco later told me Pop appreciated them very much.

Franco's dad is a prime example of why his is called "The Greatest Generation"...let us never forget or take for granted what we have today because Pop's generation went to war to preserve it.

Thanks, Pops!!

[Skools Out]

will keep in my Prayers

[Monkey Butler]

In my prayers too.

[Franco]

Thanks guys..

Pop is resting and he is peaceful. We are thankful to have friends like you guys.

[rb437]

Prayers to Pop and the whole family Franco. Interesting bunch that greatest generation, a lesson in humility. They all deserve our thanks, but they'd be the last one to ask for it. Thanks Pop

[Blue_Runner]

Thanks for letting us know Willy. Although we would like to, we can't keep our parents forever. My sister and I talked about it this past weekend and neither can imagine what life would be like without them. Franco, my prayers are with you, your dad and the rest of your family.

[phester]

Prayers to Pop and the whole family Franco. Interesting bunch that greatest generation, a lesson in humility. They all deserve our thanks, but they'd be the last one to ask for it. Thanks Pop
well said rb. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Franco.

[cfelton]

Franco, We're all praying for you and your pop. I know what you're going through. It's never easy! I lost my dad in 1980 and knowing whats happening there with your family really hits home with me. My Dad served in the Navy on a sub in WWII. It must have been extremely hard for him cause he didnt talk about it. I lost my stepfather last March and a month later my mom. We're ALL with ya brother!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Prayers sent! Thinking of you brother!

[nymack66]

Prayers sent, may god bless you all.

[Franco]

UPDATE!!!
We are getting with the doctor to release my dad to Home Hospice. They have a really fine program here and he will get the same kind of care at home as he would in the hospital. Around the clock nurses, dodctor visits, meds etc to keep him comfortable in his own house! There is nothing that they can do for his multiple conditions and we chose quality of life over sitting in a hospital bed being exposed to god knows what!

[nipper]

Thank you for the update. Best wishes to you, your family and your Pop. My Dad was in home hospice for a short time and it was sure better for everyone than being in the hospital. Those hospice people are saints.

[Franco]

Thanks Nipper, thats great to hear!

[phatdaddy]

Franco, Hospice has been taking care of my mom for about 6 months now, they are a great help in a bad situation. She has COPD and has been fighting it for about 10 years and just give out. i think we are getting down to the short rows now. the best any of us can hope for is an easy transition.

[charlie_the_tuna]

franco, my thoughts are with you and your family. surround yourselves with each other as much as you possibly can. life can be so fragile. all we can hope for is a little more time spent with our loved ones.
getting old sure does suck a s s .

[reelapeelin]

Thanks Nipper, thats great to hear!


Best choice you could have made, Franco...my mom passed last July and the Hospice folks really ARE great!!...at home is where he wants to be anyway...you and Robin are GREAT peeps...love you guys....

[RABBITFISH]

Thoughts & Prayers to you....