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No, about 8 yrs ago. He's had 3 heart attacks and two strokes. Fortunately, one stroke happened right outside the hospital. He was there for treatment after having stints put in. He just turned around and walked (stumbled) back in. The other happened when he was home with my mom. That one was pretty massive. My mom called an ambulance. We live about 1 mile away from the hospital. He had some damage for about 6 months, but is 90-something percent now. My mom aged a lot though because of it...
whoa, when my dad got shot almost 20 years ago the thought of losing someone in an instant was overwhelming emotionally. hope your dad has more miles in his tank. (my dad survived the gunshot, thankfully, and we're still pissing each other off
It's natural for us to have these guilty feelings after we lose someone close to us, or even when reminded of these people's mortality. After my brother's suicide in January, I rode myself very, very hard for not being a better big brother and protecting him. I sank into a pretty nasty depression that I'm still clawing my way out of (I'm going to see a shrink on Monday, months later than I should have). But I've learned that we should, as much as we can, focus on the positive. Pining for what never happened won't change anything, but warm memories can soften these difficult times and begin the healing.
wow, teach. I sincerely hope you get over your loss soon.