My Father,
Left today at 2:12 this afternoon with me, sis, and mom at his side. Lung cancer to start, I'm guessing about 6 months before they found it, about Thanksgiving last year.
He had a seizure 1 month ago today. Found out he had a tumor in his brain. Had 14 treatments for that, suppose to have had 15, but on the 14th day he fell down and broke his hip.
Spent 4 days in the hospital and wanted to come Home.
Came home Thursday around 12:30, could still talk. Friday he would open his eyes and try to talk. Today he didn't open his eyes until the last 1/2 hour of his life. He passed with me holding one hand, sis holding the other, and Mom holding his head and arm. I'm Thankful I was there, I went back to work after, but not easy. Went to see Rafter-7 tonight to process some of the sorrow.
Thanks for your viewing.
Byron
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Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Very sorry to hear this. I offer my condolences and prayers.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Byron - I'm sorry for your loss. It's never easy, losing those closest to you. Lost my Mom last August. Like you, I was there, holding Mom's hand and Dad was with me. Toughest day of my life.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Deeply sorry for you and your family's loss
You're on my prayer list and I'm sure everyone else's on this board.
You're on my prayer list and I'm sure everyone else's on this board.
Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Those last moments of shared love are a great treasure.
Godspeed!
Godspeed!
Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Prayers for you and your family. He's in a better place with no pain.
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"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
My condolences. Prayer said for your family.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Sincere condolences on your loss.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
My condolences on your sad loss. Prayer sent for your family.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Byron, I'm sorry for your loss.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
You're family has our most sincere condolences and we will pray that you all have the strength to get through this.
I was with my parents as they took their turns to make the journey home. While it is a privilege to do what little we do in meeting their needs as they leave this world, it is difficult, if not impossible, to say those goodbyes.
I was with my parents as they took their turns to make the journey home. While it is a privilege to do what little we do in meeting their needs as they leave this world, it is difficult, if not impossible, to say those goodbyes.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Thoughts and prayers for you and yours...
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Byron,
You and your family have my deepest sympathies. Your Dad is at rest now, and I hope it gives you some comfort knowing that he went surrounded by the people he loved and who loved him. I can't think of a better way to go.
My Dad passed away in similar circumstances 8 years ago this month.
God Bless and keep you all.
Doc Hudson
You and your family have my deepest sympathies. Your Dad is at rest now, and I hope it gives you some comfort knowing that he went surrounded by the people he loved and who loved him. I can't think of a better way to go.
My Dad passed away in similar circumstances 8 years ago this month.
God Bless and keep you all.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Condolences........................
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
My prayers and condolences are with you and your family. I am glad you were there with him.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Bryon, Iam glad you could be with your Dad at the end, prayers for your family. danny
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
+1.rjohns94 wrote:My prayers and condolences are with you and your family. I am glad you were there with him.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
my sincere condolences..........
Like you, I was able to be with my Pop when he died a couple of years ago.
I considered it a gift, to be able to say farewell for now.
spaceman
Like you, I was able to be with my Pop when he died a couple of years ago.
I considered it a gift, to be able to say farewell for now.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
This is heart wrenching news.
My condolences to you and yours.
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My condolences to you and yours.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
I'm sorry for you and your friends and family.
Prayer sent.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Sorry for your loss, I pray that you will seek the Lord and His Holy Comforter. He will ease the pain.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
I am sorry but glad you were there and that he did not suffer longer. lost my dad in 1991, still miss him so greatly.
my prayers are with you.
my prayers are with you.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Sorry for the loss of your Father. Mine's been gone almost 2 and 1/2 years and I still miss him every day. Prayers sent.
Rob
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Very sorry for you and your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Prayers are up for you and your family Byron.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Sorry for your loss. What more can be said? Hang in there, the pain will lessen but the good memories will last forever.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Sorry to hear the news. Prayers all around. Was with my Dad a few years ago, when he passed. Never realized what I had lost till I couldn't talk with him anymore.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a strong support system in his loving family.
Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Thanks everyone,
It's going pretty good considering.
Funeral is Wednesday, that will be the hardest hurdle left.
I'm pretty sure it hasn't fully sunken in yet.
Appreciate all the posts.
Byron
It's going pretty good considering.
Funeral is Wednesday, that will be the hardest hurdle left.
I'm pretty sure it hasn't fully sunken in yet.
Appreciate all the posts.
Byron
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
You have my deepest condolences. It was good that you were able to be there at the end. May God give you comfort.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Standing room only at the church today. That says alot in farm country during work season.. It was a rough day.
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Byron,arjunky wrote: I'm pretty sure it hasn't fully sunken in yet.
I'm not sure it ever fully sinks in. I was up at the homeplace (nearest we have really) and I swear that when I looked over towards where Dad would sit at the dining table I saw him. I am ever so thankful I had such a good father.
Sincerely,
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
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Re: Roy E. Bjordahl 03/19/39 - 07/03/10 RIP
Well I'll be honest with ya foks it did not hit me till the program hit my hand and I seen Roys face on the cover and I new it was over..Byron and I had a good eavining knowing its just me and him till the the end of time
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= I guess its more like a floorboard tonight than a rafter
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