DennisLinkletter Posted December 11, 2007 Report Posted December 11, 2007 My father is terminally ill and has entered hospice. I flew back to be with him. No good time to loose a parent, I'm not sure how long I'll be here.
trish Posted December 11, 2007 Report Posted December 11, 2007 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is indeed a difficult time.
linuxwrangler Posted December 11, 2007 Report Posted December 11, 2007 Re: I'm in the States for a while. I'm not sure how long I'll be here. Long as you need. of course. Lost my dad a couple years ago. No fun but those hospice people were great. Your dad is lucky to have you around right now. Our thoughts are with you.
primeats Posted December 11, 2007 Report Posted December 11, 2007 Dennis, our prayers are with you. I too lost my father two years ago,think of him every day. He was the man I'd like to become, and I try to be like him as much as possible. Your dad must be a great person to have raised a son that is as honest and forthcoming as you. God bless to your family especially this holiday season, Dave
Saucier Posted December 12, 2007 Report Posted December 12, 2007 .. Sorry to hear Dennis. Hope all goes easy for you and yours.. Our thoughts and prayers go with you as well..
leeherd Posted December 12, 2007 Report Posted December 12, 2007 Our prayers are with you and your family Sorry to here the news. Our family sends our thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Hopefully you can make the best of the time you have left together.
Farmer John Posted December 12, 2007 Report Posted December 12, 2007 Our thoughts and prayers are with you In times like this we seem to find the strength, hope, and faith. We are with you in good times and the tough times. Have faith that only one journey is ending and another everlasting one is beginning. May you all find peace and love, John
ChefJeff Posted December 12, 2007 Report Posted December 12, 2007 Heartfelt sympathy during your painful time. Your father is blessed for having you as his son. L, J
Porkchop Posted December 12, 2007 Report Posted December 12, 2007 dennis, you're on my mind, bro. i know your presence with him now will be a source of strength and peace for your dad.
U2PLT Posted December 13, 2007 Report Posted December 13, 2007 DL I send my heart felt prayer for you. Cozy
LeadDog Posted December 14, 2007 Report Posted December 14, 2007 Dennis sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad last year and he is one of the reasons I researched and ended up buying a KK. Take care of your dad and family. We will be here if you need us. My prays are with you.
rorkin Posted December 15, 2007 Report Posted December 15, 2007 Re: I'm in the States for a while. My father is terminally ill and has entered hospice. I flew back to be with him. No good time to loose a parent, I'm not sure how long I'll be here. I cant say it better than all of the above.. Rory
DennisLinkletter Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Posted December 17, 2007 Thank you all.. Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful posts during this tough time. I've never been part of a forum or had forum friends before. I just want to say that I really appreciate having you all in my life.
ChefJeff Posted December 19, 2007 Report Posted December 19, 2007 There is a palpable vibe, isn't there? Something to be said for these mechanical machines that allow our human emotions to connect with others.
DennisLinkletter Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Posted December 19, 2007 He's now gone.. My father Jack Linkletter died in his sleep the morning of December 18th at his home in Dry Creek Valley after battling cancer for almost 3 years. He was the definition of a brilliant, amazing loving man and 70 years young. In his post-mortem screed to us he wrote, "I do have one last question: I spent all these years, feeding my curiosity, reading, questioning, analyzing, what do I do with all this stuff? P.S. I have just been cleared for landing."
TheNakedWhiz Posted December 19, 2007 Report Posted December 19, 2007 My thoughts are with you, Dennis. That photo reminds me a lot of what my mom told us when our dad died. She told us to remember the good things and that photo looks like the very best of things. Doug
primeats Posted December 19, 2007 Report Posted December 19, 2007 My thoughts are with you my friend,we are members of the same club now, one of which we are destined and none the less dread. God be with you all on this day.
