My father was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in January of 2012. During my dad’s treatment, we learned that Larry Hagman had (apparently) beaten the same cancer, and tried to use his success as an inspirational example.
Dad did eventually beat the cancer, but the cancer treatment beat him. He was only a shadow of his former self afterward. I was actually resentful when I saw Larry Hagman back on TV over the summer, while my father was declining. I am repenting for that attitude today.
My father also passed away yesterday, also of “complications” from cancer treatment. He too was surrounded by his children and grandchildren, and his wife of 55 years.
I’d like to think he and Larry got a chance to compare notes.
So sorry about your loss.
Aww..God bless your Dad, and give him rest! (Mr. Hagman of course, too!) God bless you and your family too!
“Dad did eventually beat the cancer, but the cancer treatment beat him. He was only a shadow of his former self afterward. I was actually resentful when I saw Larry Hagman back on TV over the summer, while my father was declining. I am repenting for that attitude today.”
You were resentful while watching your dad decline, while LH was able to be in a TV show? That is totally understandable, and very much human. We all come short, at times.
Frankly, I watched the show, and it appeared to me that he wasn’t healthy at that time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve experienced the pain, and also have experienced the passing of my dad while I was able to be there and help my mother care for him at home.
The biggest blessing in my life was to be with them during his last days, and the fact that he passed while in his bedroom of the last 45 years.
I hope you will, eventually, feel that being with him, and having his family around him, was a blessing for you, as well.
So sorry for your loss, may your dear father rest in peace. (taking care of my mother, end stages of COPD & emphysema)