This is not going to be an easy post to write about, but hopefully I will be able to get through this! On Friday January 16, 2009 my Father, Bruce David Carnes passed away from Gastric Carcinoma at the age of 54 yrs. We (children, siblings, uncles, aunts, step-sibling, and step-mom) got to have 3 unforgettable and amazing months with him before he went home to our father in heaven. My Dad found out that he had cancer in October right before my Step-Sister Jenna's wedding. He immediately started chemo and radiation therapy. (side note: he stated that anyone that gets a tattoo must be nuts because it hurts really bad. He got 3 or more little dots that were tattooed on him for the radiation) We all thought that the chemo and radiation was working for him and that he would have longer to live with us, but 2 weeks ago we found out that the cancer had spread and that we could no longer feed him (he had a feeding tube), we were to make him as comfortable as possible. He was moved from Banner Baywood hospital to Arbor Rose Hospice house. The house was like home away from home, we spent every moment that we could there with my dad. My loving sister-in-law Emily made us dinner every night and it was such a relief that we did not have to leave the hospice house to get something to eat. We had so many people that would come to visit my Dad. You knew that he was loved, practically every time the front door would open it would be someone to come and see my Dad and Kim.
Kim never left the hospice house, she was always within reach if needed. It was so beautiful to see the love between my Dad and Kim. They were so right for each other, and they, well you could tell the undying love that they had for each other. They did not have enough time here on earth together but they have eternity together!!!! I will miss my father every day for the rest of my life, he left such a good imprint on my life! The pain will never go away that I lost my father at a age when I probably need him the most, with his wisdom on life and his love for anyone. Just know that I Love you so much DAD!!! I am greatful that I have my siblings Scott and Leslie and their spouses here during this hard time, they help to keep me calm when I just want to loose it all. I Love You All!!
This is not going to be an easy post to write about, but hopefully I will be able to get through this! On Friday January 16, 2009 my Father, Bruce David Carnes passed away from Gastric Carcinoma at the age of 54 yrs. We (children, siblings, uncles, aunts, step-sibling, and step-mom) got to have 3 unforgettable and amazing months with him before he went home to our father in heaven. My Dad found out that he had cancer in October right before my Step-Sister Jenna's wedding. He immediately started chemo and radiation therapy. (side note: he stated that anyone that gets a tattoo must be nuts because it hurts really bad. He got 3 or more little dots that were tattooed on him for the radiation) We all thought that the chemo and radiation was working for him and that he would have longer to live with us, but 2 weeks ago we found out that the cancer had spread and that we could no longer feed him (he had a feeding tube), we were to make him as comfortable as possible. He was moved from Banner Baywood hospital to Arbor Rose Hospice house. The house was like home away from home, we spent every moment that we could there with my dad. My loving sister-in-law Emily made us dinner every night and it was such a relief that we did not have to leave the hospice house to get something to eat. We had so many people that would come to visit my Dad. You knew that he was loved, practically every time the front door would open it would be someone to come and see my Dad and Kim.
Kim never left the hospice house, she was always within reach if needed. It was so beautiful to see the love between my Dad and Kim. They were so right for each other, and they, well you could tell the undying love that they had for each other. They did not have enough time here on earth together but they have eternity together!!!! I will miss my father every day for the rest of my life, he left such a good imprint on my life! The pain will never go away that I lost my father at a age when I probably need him the most, with his wisdom on life and his love for anyone. Just know that I Love you so much DAD!!! I am greatful that I have my siblings Scott and Leslie and their spouses here during this hard time, they help to keep me calm when I just want to loose it all. I Love You All!! 
4 comments:
Jodi,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you during this time!
Love, Becky
Jodi,
There is really nothing to say. We pray for you and our thoughts are with you often. Shannon will be there on Friday, but know that we all wish we could be there and pray that you will find peace.
Ryan
I understand a little of how you feel having lost my own dad at so young an age. It is tough, but you will always remember the good, special experiences with him. They actually get sweeter with time. I'll see you tomorrow!
Shannon
Sorry to hear about your dad passing away. Im sure thats really hard but remember that you're gonna see him again in no time. We love you and are thinking about you.
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