RIP to the bestest Pops ever!

[StormCrow]

Yesterday morning my Pops lost his fight with Cancer. He went peaceful and on his own terms. The day before he decided the pain was too much and wanted to be induced into a coma and no feed tubes or IV and let him shut down. We had a VERY cleansing and theraputic afternoon of goodbyes, video calls to those who could not see him (fuck you covid and your restrictions) my brother sister mother and I all had 1 on 1 talks with him, he was ok with his choice and more worried WE would be ok with it. We were, we are shattered, but we will pull ourselves back together, there was no putting Pops back together this time and he knew it. Yesterday afternoon they were supposed to induce the coma, we got a call at around 730am that he took a turn for the worse and to come there, Mama told them to let him know we are on the way. Well Pops being Pops found that off switch he said he has been looking for for a week now, he didnt want us to see him pass and he flipped that switch inside before we got there. He went calmly and peacefully with a nurse holding his hand. 

He was surrounded by so much love all week the RNs were in tears daily saying they have NEVER seen such a close family and a family so full of love, we were confused, its just the way we are, they said unfortunatly not many in the hospice have that support and thats saddening in itself

So with that being said, I implore you to tell those close to you that you love them, dont shy away from 3 simple words, dont hold them for just your spouse or family, love openly and freely, tell your friends you love them, tell anyone and everyone close to you that you love them, take the weirdness out of saying it and it will become a natural thing to say, I have SOOOO many friends guys and gals I have no problem saying I love you to when parting ways even if for a short time, I was lucky, I got to say goodbye and I love you to my Pops before he went, many dont get that chance, so dont pass up a chance to say it because you never know if you will get that chance again!

Thank you all for your kind words,thoughts,prayers this last week, I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!! ❤❤❤

Raise up a glass in my old mans honour, the world lost a good one!

We took this one a couple days before he passed "Surrounded In Love"

Edited February 23, 2022 by StormCrow

[PimpedOutPete]

What an incredible story StormCrow, thank you for sharing such a touching and personal moment. There is a sense of peace when that finally moment comes that it’s hard to describe.

You and your family have my deepest respect and condolences. You are in prayers today.

Pete 

[loaderXI]

Sorry for your loss and Grateful he is at peace !

[KaptCrunch]

Wow  Stromcrow 

my heart goes out you an family and hold strong for your the glue of the family now as one for all holding hands on pops lap, may peace be with you brother. 

[VHS2]

Sorry for your huge loss. It was a blessing that you and your family could say goodbye and your love to your dad. Our departed loved ones still live, forever in our heart.

[Timmah!]

Thanks for sharing, br0ther.  Mortality sucks.socks.  ...& I agree with you, get everything square with the people for whom you care.  Your parents' death really drives home how short our time is.  Took care of my mom during her final years, & the main reason I took nursing years ago.  My thoughts are with you, Storm & please feel free to holler if you wanna talk.  

[Remmy]

I’m sorry for you loss and this story hits home to me on every note! I had a incident very close to this one! Prayers for you and your family  

[Smeggie]

@StormCrow my heart aches for you and your family.  He sounds like an incredibly brave man.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  Positive vibes coming your way....  

[LaRSin]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family on your loss..

[TBB]

Sorry for your loss - RIP - stay stromg

[pitbullpete]

RIP POPS anything you need buddy sorry for your loss Storm

[Bosun]

Stormy, I'll be having a beer for your dad this afternoon.  Thank you for letting us see the photographs when you took him to the mountains with the rest of the family.

Bosun and Mrs Bosun

 

[ShadyBrady]

So sorry to hear this, Stormy. My heart goes out to you and your family. RIP POPS.  

[tsw 8.5]

sorry for your loss.

when my mother went we all had a talk with her and she made it clear she wanted to go be with dad ..my sister sat with her for 6 hours after they turn the stuff off .she took her last breath and went to be with my dad ..it sucks .we must keep going as that is what they want us to do ..stay strong brother ..

[Giggles]

May he RIP ... I  hope he danced with the angels and sang in God's  amazing  grace.  

 

 

Storm my love goes out to each of you  many hugs of healing. 

[PHUCKITMAN]

Cancer SUCKS ASS but LOVE is what makes such a sad situation that we can't control bearable at best. My prayers go out to your entire Family and to everyone who Loved you Pops and all those he touched during his life. You must remember he didn't leave you, he just had to become your Guardian Angel and he will visit you often. You will over time learn to recognize the signal he sends you when he is around like his favorite bird showing up or that rainbow that appears when you wish you could call him. I have lost so many people I LOVE to that dreaded beast and it takes a piece of me each time. But I know every time I think about them it is because they have come to visit me and that feeling I get is their way of letting me know they are in Heaven and will be there waiting when it is my time. Thank God that Hospice Care has become a option for people who are facing the end of their time on this plain before they go to be beside God and reunited with their Loved Ones and can spend their final days with dignity and with some sort of control of what treatment they get and can be with loved ones "except covid times". I think Hospice workers are hero's because they know how important each person is to someone and they deal with loss just like we do but they still give love and compassion to our loved ones instead of them being alone in some Hospital that is extra busy, loud, and not focused on dealing with patients passing over a slower time like Hospice is. Stay Strong and I hope sharing your Love of your Pops helps with your grief right now. We are always here for you any way we can and I will light one up for him tonight as I look to the stars

[HotRod55]

Sorry for your loss brother. You have my prayers my brother. lost my dad about 6 years ago it was hard, be strong you have a lot of friends here to talk to if needed. 

[AusiGirl]

R.I.P pops. sorry for your loss storm!

[pwrcrzy52]

Sorry for your loss

[Lady.]

First of all, great respect for it...that you share your story or your feelings here with us. And you're right...we should show much more our people who go through life with us, how important they are to us! I wish you and your family a lot of strength to process the grief and what you experienced and send you a big hug from afar! Feel hugged!!! 

[Icequeen]

Okay I have a very hard time showing emotions or even admitting them but I'm ugly crying. I'm so so very sorry for your loss Stormy. This is never easy. He had so many loved ones around him and that's such a blessing. May he RIP and many thoughts and prayers for you and your family.  

[Tron]

He sounds like he was an amazing man. Sorry for your loss bud. 

[Crack]

im sorry to hear this bro condolences to u and ur fam

 

[WeednFeed]

Sorry for your loss, you brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad he’s not hurting anymore.

When you have a great dad you are blessed. 

[Syckle]

so sorry for your loss stormy