Milestone Birthday

[froudy]

So sorry to read about your Dad's worsening situation Chris.

I went though it with my Dad during his final years. He had Alzheimers and had several falls at home, where he lived alone since Mum passed over thirty years ago.
He was fiercely independant and incredibly stubborn and wouldn't allow any carers into his house apart from me. I did everything for him in the last two years he was alive, including bathing him.
Finally the falls got the better of him and he was hospitalised and then moved into a care home. He hated it and every time I visited him he would be pleading with me to take him home. It broke me completely because it was beyond my control. After many visits I just sat in my car outside the home and bawled my eyes out before driving home.
Finally last April I got a phone call just before midnight to say that he was in a bad way. I raced over from South Wales to Bristol in record time with total disregard for any speed limits.
I sat,held his hand and talked with him for his final five hours until he passed away peacefully in his sleep at 05.25am. Due to the morphine he was out of it, but I like to think that he knew I was with him for his final few hours.
He was 94 years old, and had led an incredibly full life packed with adventures all around the world.

It's a sad and difficult time Chris, but I do know what you're going through, and my thoughts and best wishes go out to you my friend.

[GSXKING]

Thankyou all for your kind words and memories Dad passed at 1pm today. Bobbie and I were visiting with him, mum holding his hand and he took his last breath. No labouring at all just stopped like that. Snaps 🫰 fingers.
They don't make men like him anymore so many stories and adored his wife and two sons.
He moulded me into the man I am today 🙏

P.S. it was our 3rd wedding anniversary today and I had a weekend planned in the city overnight. Bobbie said let's put that on hold and do it for her birthday in March. No fuss no bother and that's another thing I love about her ❤️❤️❤️

[Notty]

Sorry for your loss Chris but what an innings, what a top man - you must be so proud 

[grog]

So sorry Chris,time will heal.We remember amazing👍

[Mick_J]

Sad news Chris, at least he wasn't alone and had his family around him.  I was with my mother when she died last march and it was very peaceful she just drifted off in her sleep.

[GSXKING]

Sorry for your loss Chris but what an innings, what a top man - you must be so proud 

Thanks @Notty my chest swells with pride when I think of everything I've accomplished because of Dads guidance.
He was an avid motorcyclist and never discouraged me. 🏆🏆🏆

[froudy]

Sorry for your loss Chris. My thoughts and condolences at this sad and difficult time.

[Blubber]

Sorry for your loss.

Condolences and love for you and your loved ones

[Andre]

I am sorry for your loss Chris. Very good that you have a great support in Bobbie.

[Pommeroy]

My condolences Chris.

He went peacefully, with family present and his wife holding him...a good way to go.

[Dwain Dibley]

Condolences Mate.

D.D.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Condolences Chris, what a great many memories to celebrate.

Carpe Diem

[Globalrider]

Argh Chris! - sorry to hear this - thoughts with you and family.
Stan

[VladTepes]

Haven't been online much lately so just saw this.
Condolences Chris.
I'm glad things were peaceful in the end and you could be there.

[GSXKING]

Thanks Mike 🙏🙏🙏