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My Father: 1943-2008
9/24/2008
My dad died yesterday morning. He'd gone into real decline Monday and I spent the entire night with my mom looking over him. By 4:30 in the morning he seemed to be doing better. His breathing was less labored and he seemed a bit more lucid than the night before. I gently woke my mother and told her I was going out for a few hours to shower and swing by work to let them know I was taking a few days off and grab some files. At 7:20, on my drive back to their condo, she called with the news. It was awful.
I'm still extremely tired, sick with a head cold, and (as best I can describe it) feeling very disconnected from everything outside the family right now. There just seems a great deal to do. Thanks to everyone who has written with condolences, offers of help, and to Peter and Jen for a very welcome dinner left on our front porch. It is all greatly appreciated.
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