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> OT: Prayers Desired, My Father-in-law is fading fast
ThinAir
post Feb 12 2006, 08:20 PM
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Les DeHoogh is my father-in-law and the grandfather of Mike9142.0. Since September 2004 he has been bedridden with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a fast-moving form of dimensia. We're now down to the final stages. He can no longer take any food or liquid, his breathing is labored and his organs will soon start shutting down.

We've been waiting for this for a long time with mixed emotions as we know it will be better for him to be in heaven than to continue being chained to this earthly body, but it's still hard now that we are at this point. We're comforted not only by his strong faith, but also by knowing that he is in no pain.

I just wanted to let my 914 family know so that those who wish can join us in praying that God will take him home soon and comfort my mother-in-law and Mike. They have been the primary caretakers for all these months and each have a very special relationship with this remarkable man. Even though he's been mentally gone from us for a long time, it's still going to be hard.
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post Feb 12 2006, 08:40 PM
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Got ya covered.

All the best to you and family.
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post Feb 12 2006, 08:42 PM
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Prayers sent.

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post Feb 12 2006, 08:43 PM
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I'm sorry you have to see him in such a state.
I lost three friends to death last month.

I'm looking foward to the resurrection of the dead very much.

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post Feb 12 2006, 08:54 PM
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post Feb 12 2006, 09:01 PM
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I am very sorry to hear about your father-in-law.

My father-in-law also went from a very inteligent man to a bedridden husk. The last few months he was a vegetable. A very sad sight of a man who was a mechanical engineer, a small town doctor, and created the second cable TV company in the world so patients could watch TV in his office.

It was a blessing when he died and his wife was there to help him out. My mother-in-law was wonderful. Never have I heard or seeen more caring, loving, dignity and kindness. She stayed with him to the end and told him stories about their life together, how much she loved him, and how it was ok to go.

Your wife and mother-in-law will need you in the days ahead. Help them get through the funeral and be there for them whenever they need it.

Go with God,

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post Feb 12 2006, 09:11 PM
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How awesome this board is..Our prayers are with you and your family.
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post Feb 12 2006, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE (Headrage @ Feb 12 2006, 09:40 PM)
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All the best to you and family.

Right their with ya.
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post Feb 12 2006, 09:26 PM
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Your family is on my prayer list.
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post Feb 12 2006, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE (ThinAir914 @ Feb 12 2006, 10:20 PM)
We've been waiting for this for a long time with mixed emotions as we know it will be better for him to be in heaven than to continue being chained to this earthly body, but it's still hard now that we are at this point. We're comforted not only by his strong faith, but also by knowing that he is in no pain.

It's very hard. The most beloved person in my life, was taken so slowly..

Just remember the best of times.

Also remember, he is not pain, if they are medicating him, there is no pain. I wish I could say more.. it's all about rememberance. Tell the funny stories, I'd like to hear a few myself, if you ever feel like it.

Once, my grandmother was taking care of me, and I got in a fight with the huge girl next door (I was like 5), and she made me go sit in my bedroom. So, after about 10-15 minutes... I started looking for a way out of jail..

I opened the window, and removed the screen, careful not to drop it, as I was about 10 feet up, and it seemed like it would help act as a parachute..

It did not!

So, I busted myself up really good, and bent the screen just a little, so I went around to knock on the door... and she says, "Who is it?"... and I mumbled... and she opened the door, and I saw fire shoot out of her head, and then I said, "I felled out of the window!" and she busted out laughing, then we went and got ice cream. That was a great day.


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post Feb 12 2006, 09:48 PM
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best wishes, Ernie, Mike and Family,


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post Feb 12 2006, 10:07 PM
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Thanks, gang. You have no idea how much your prayers mean to us.

I cannot say enough good things about hospice care. Not only have they helped care for him for over a year, but the chaplain showed up today while we were there. We surrounded his bed and sang "Amazing Grace" together at the chaplain's suggestion to give Dad a sendoff. What a wonderful thing to do together and not something I even would have thought I was capable of in this situation, but just what I needed to be reminded of.
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post Feb 12 2006, 10:33 PM
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All the best to your family Ernie. Especially you Mike.
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post Feb 12 2006, 11:30 PM
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post Feb 12 2006, 11:44 PM
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I add my prayers that the Lord will be with the family during their time of grief. Your father will be with God and will celebrate forever.
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post Feb 13 2006, 07:29 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear this...He and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hands.gif)
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post Feb 13 2006, 09:42 AM
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Les will be in our thoughts...
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post Feb 13 2006, 09:52 AM
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post Feb 13 2006, 09:53 AM
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Our prayers are with you and your family.

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post Feb 13 2006, 12:01 PM
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Ernie, I know this is a sad time but he is going to a better place. My prayers are with you and your family.
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