I’ve heard knowing it’s coming makes death easier than when it’s unexpected. It doesn’t.
My dad was diagnosed with cancer less than two years ago. This picture was taken at Christmas. He was happy. He wasn’t in any pain. All that changed quickly.
A week ago my father, although not the pain free fellow from Christmas, was walking around on his own. He had finished radiation and started an immune boosting chemotherapy. Unfortunately he had a bad reaction to the chemo and decided he was done.
Last Thursday my father started with hospice. He had family coming in from out of state and from another country this weekend. Saturday he was sitting up having conversations with everyone. Sunday he could barely speak. He couldn’t sit up without assistance. He was suffering. Monday morning I received the phone call saying he was breathing funny. He died before I could make it to his house.
My father was a kind and generous man. He was a man of his word. He was an extremely hard worker. He loved his family and friends. He would give you the shirt off his back and refuse anything in return. His wife, children, and grandchildren were his entire world.
It’s not even been 12 hours. I miss him so much already. Saying goodbye is never easy. My sister Traci died unexpectedly. My father’s death was expected. I know he’s no longer suffering but it isn’t any easier.
Oily Minded Medic 
Lisa, I am so very sorry over your loss. I can just imagine how badly that hurts. May God watch over you and hold you tightly during this period of grief and adjustment!
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I have no words to ease the pain. Having lost my Dad to cancer, I know your pain too well. He’s been gone 2 years and the pain is fresh. I’m so sorry.
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I have no words to ease your pain. Having lost my Pa just 2 years ago to this evil beast, the sting is fresh. I’m so sorry.
Patti Overman
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Oh I’m so sorry! I will continue to pray for you and your family. Just remember he is no longer in pain and that he is with the almighty God! Our father and you will one day see him again! It is not the end! You will agin reunite with hum and your sister. Hold tight to the memories! Hold tight! If you want to chat let me know.
Some days will be better than others but most days will not be good….speaking from experience of course.
Love you and sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Cindy Payne
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Oh Lisa Bob and I are very sad to hear about your dad. He was such a wonderful man. So kind to everyone. Please give a hug to Jocelyn for us and your children. His suffering has ended and he is now your guardian angel that will be with you all everyday. Sending hugs and prayers to you all. Dealth is hard but God will get you through this. Brenda and Bob Fraser
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My deepest condolences To Jocelyn and family ! I truly thought a lot of him , and still respect the kindnesses he showed me .
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So sorry for your loss he helped everyone and true asked for nothing in return one great guy.
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We will miss him so much !! I am so glad I was in FL and able to be there for a couple of days and to help when and where I could. You are a great daughter Lisa and you have lots of wonderful memories of a great guy.
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Lisa so sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you and your family. Leo was a great guy and he will be greatly missed by many. We spent many hours together racing and working on that race car lots of great memories and yes he would have given the shirt off his back even to a stranger so you can imagine what he would have done for his friends ,probably the kindest man I ever meet . Give my condolences to your mom and if there is anything I can do please let me know .
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Wish I could have been there, but really appreciated Leo’s FaceTime call on Sunday. It was so thoughtful of him to call when he was so sick.
Love, Gail
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Sorry for your loss Lisa, I dealt with your dad as a parts supplier. Always enjoyed my visit there and his love of racing. He certainly had a good name in the industry.
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