This is a common thing on another website I frequent. I have gotten quite close to guys over there, and this is the way we do it, we learn about each other. If this touches you, please add a little note, prayer, whatever at the end.

My favorite Uncle, who has been in a nursing home for the last 15 years went into palativa care a couple days ago. He has congestive heart failure, they have given him 48 hours- 2 weeks.
I always made it a point to drive the 2000 km a couple times every year to go see him. Now, my Aunt says it is best to remember him the way he was in July when I saw him last, he is on oxygen and unable to talk any amount.
In a way, it is a blessing for him, for his family. Imagine being bed-ridden for 15 years, unable to walk because of strokes, polio, and heart attacks. This man has suffered far too many years. He has said many times when I leave, that I likely wont see him again, he always thought the world was close to an end for him. This time it appears he was right.

As I was coming home tonight, I saw beautiful white clouds against a blue sky. I would like to think that Uncle Leo is looking at the same clouds, thinking of me. I lost My Dad 13 years ago, my Mom last December, and my only Sister in February of this year. If they all end up together, and can laugh at me stumbling my way through life, just the thought makes me happy.

I would like to ask everyone here to give a little prayer for my Uncle Leo and his family. I am going to miss him.

GBYA.

 

 

You've got mine. As for remembering him the way he was...that's fine but I wouldn't hesitate to see him again while you can. My prayers are with you.

 

May the Good Lord bless and keep you and your family...I lost my mother in law last month.....Life really is about family and love...

 

My thoughts and prayers are with your uncle.

 

 

May God bless your uncle. I just lost my dad on April 9th of this year.

 

 

 

We are all challenged with leaving this world a better place by our brief worldly presence. He has touched us through you Ken02busa, and may we learn from him that sufferings, and how we deal with them, can be opportunites to become closer to one another and God. He was blessed to have you, as much as you were blessed to have him. All the best.

 

 

God Bless!

 

 

I'll say a prayer for him.

 

Prayers sent for your uncle and his family.

 

Peace be with you and your family.

 

Sorry, my condolences!

 

Done.

 

A big community always comes together in times of need. Go see him again. It will be good for the both of you.

My thoughts are with the both of you.

 

When Leo's time has come may he rest in peace. Have comfort that you'll see him again. Via con Dios.