I've been thinking of you - someday I want a make a trip to your spooky woods - just not possible this year for me - but it can't be too far away from Pittsburgh...
Of course, I won't be able to bring any of my kids, they are all scaredy-cats...
Spook, My heart and prayers go out to you. In February they gave my Mom just a few weeks. She is still hanging in there. Can't get out of bed and very weak. I spent 6 weeks in CA with her and helped her celebrate her 90th BD. Best time I have ever with her. We talked and remembered so many things together. Spend as much time as you can with him. I did not want to come home but I had no choice. I wait for that phone call every day..Sending you a big hug. You have been missed here..Take care of yourself too.. BTW We are planning on a trip to your haunted woods this year. Thats what I want to do for my birthday.
Deb
I would not have wanted my Dad to go slowly - he was a very proud man, and he couldn't have stood anyone taking care of him - but I wish I had been able to spend more time with him, say the things we never said (feelings were not freely shared in my family), and especially wish I had said "I love you" and head heard the same from him. I know he loved us, he was just not the kind to say it. I have learned a lot in the 20 years he's been gone about not missing the opportunities to tell, and show, how much I love them.
I am sorry for what you are going through. You and your family are in my prayers. I hope you have a Happy early Thanksgiving, and cherish every moment you have with your father, even though it's hard now. You won't ever regret what you've done for your parents.