These are such precious moments.  I'm sending prayers of strength for you and hugs.

Be strong,

Love,
Pam

Jen

Know that your Dad can hear you - talk to him.  That's what the hospice nurses told us, including my hospice nurse sister, but I didn't used to believe it.  When my Mom was in the state your Dad's in, we spoke to her a lot.  Mostly encouraging words that we would be ok, and she could let go and not to worry about us.  They're in that "transition phase" with one foot here and one foot in the next.  When an old family friend, who's a priest, came to bless her for what would be the last time, he said, "Bonita, I'm going to give you the Annointing of the Sick."  And my Mom, who hadn't said anything coherent in days, said, "I really appreciate that."  She heard.

I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through.  I have been following your posts, but it is so hard to know what to say.  It is so similar to what I went through with my husband in the end.  Just know that I am thinking of you and your family.  Your are a wonderful, supportive daughter and I am sure that your Dad knows you are there for him. Take care Pam.

With Lots of Love & Hugs,
Darla

I know how hard this is.  Sending lots of strength and love your way.  We are all here for you.

Love, Amy

We have not heard from you in a while, I am thinking of you and your dad,

with love and strength

Michelle

I can only echo what others have said. It was a little over a year ago that I was in your shoes. You are indeed providing something precious and invaluable for your father and yourself. I pray for your continued strength.

Jan

Jen

My heart goes out to you.   This is such a bittersweet, precious time.  I'm so glad you have hospice with you.  I remember that rattle as being such a horrible thing but the meds hospice gave us worked extremely well.

I know you are so tired but you are giving your Dad the most wonderful gift of love.  You are indeed an amazing daughter and will be the best legacy your parents leave behind. 

I will be thinking of you and am sending love, hugs and prayers.

Pam

But 9 days ago, i was where you are, i feel your pain and i share your journey.  These days are so precious, my dad believed he would be healed to the end but was very ready to go, this gave us a sense of peace.  the death rattle is so unsettling, we lost soon  dad after, you dad is a fighter and though we thought that my dad would be released on 2 occasions before his death in that same week, he went on his terms when he was ready, quietly on his own, mum had left the room for 5 minutes!

We also, took our time when it came to letting go of his body, we did it when we were ready, some 4 or 5 hours later.....

I wish you strength and am with you in thought and prayer.

lots of love and a big hug.

Michelle

My thoughts are with you right now as you go through time this with your dad. It is just under a year since I was in the same position with my dad so I can so relate to what you are going through right now. I wish you strength, courage and hope everything goes peacefully.

Thinking of you right now.

Gavin