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In April 1997, my father felt a lump in his neck while shaving. A biopsy was performed and sure enough it was cancer. My dad had a strong will to live and decided to try everything possible. He went through the chemo and radiation. The lump shrunk in size, but it was still there. When the lump began to grow again in the summer of 1999, the doctors decided to operate. Once the incision was made, it was discovered that the tumor was attached to the jugular vein. It could not be removed, so they closed him up. He was given one month to live. Due to the lump obstructing his throat area, he was unable to eat solids. After much thought he decided to have a gastrostomy. He never complained of the pain he was feeling. Both physically and mentally. My family and I did not enjoy seeing him suffer. But we supported him the whole time. On May 16, my father fainted and was very weak. His wish was to die at home with his children. A nurse came to my house and said that he would not make it passed 48 hours. His brother and nephew are both in prison. He was very close to them. For this reason we got in contact with the prison director and begged that they be released temporarily to see him one last time. Fortunately they were escorted to my home. When my uncle sat next to him, my dad's eyes lit up with joy and he hugged his brother. An hour later they left. My dad looked at my mom and said, "I'm late" he then closed his eyes and fell into a coma. Visitors came and my father was still brathing. Finally when eveyone left, my sister whispered in his ear, "We are alone now, and we will be okay, you can go see your parents and your brother (deceased 20 years ago). Once she said this, my father took his last breath. I was in my bed and suddenly my body went numb and I heard my father's voice say to me, "Thank you". I told him it was my pleasure. My sister then opened the door to my room and told me that daddy had passed. I was somewhat relieved that his suffering was over and that he is in a better place with those he loves. I will miss him, and will never forget him. I will love him forever, and I am no longer afraid of dying, because I know that I will be with him. Until then, I know that I will have someone watching over me. I love you dad...you will be in my heart forever!!! Click HERE to return to the edited story Click HERE to create a banner that links to this story! Your e-mail address will be kept private!
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