My Dad

[CJF]

I know many of you enjoy the hunting exploits of my octogenarian father. He is finishing up his last turkey season, having a big party and coming back to North Carolina with me. His heart, lungs, and kidneys are giving out. He is leaving the hospital tomorrow AMA. I had to fight with Hospice because they did not want him to travel or fly, preferring he stay on bedrest with a morphine drip and daily dialysis. They do want him on strict diabetic diet. After hunting this Saturday we are having a big party with shrimp, lobster, cheesecake and beer. He is riding back to NC with me to prepare for his guided trip to California with my brother. Then we will head back to NY sit in our rockers looking at the mountains until it is his time to meet his maker.

Yes I am sad but he is leaving this world on his terms and with dignity and having said his goodbyes to all those he cares for...

 

[agsnchunt]

I know many of you enjoy the hunting exploits of my octogenarian father. He is finishing up his last turkey season, having a big party and coming back to North Carolina with me. His heart, lungs, and kidneys are giving out. He leaving the hospital tomorrow AMA. I had to fight with Hospice because they did not want him to travel or fly, preferring he stay on bedrest with a morphine drip and daily dialysis. They do want him on strict diabetic diet. After hunting this Saturday we are having a big party with shrimp, lobster, cheesecake and beer. He is riding back to NC with me to prepare for his guided trip to California with my brother. Then we will head back to NY sit in our rockers looking at the mountains until it is his time to meet his maker.

Yes I am sad but he is leaving this world on his terms and with dignity and having said his goodbyes to all those he cares for...

Cigars and whisky for the elderly!

You’re a good man!

 

[DBCooper]

Hey pal. I hope you understand what I mean when I "like" your post.

I wish you all a lot of grace through this.

 

[CJF]

Hey pal. I hope you understand what I mean when I "like" your post.

I wish you all a lot of grace through this.

I do understand. My Dad is a Marine and he wants to die with dignity......and he will

 

[CJF]

My 84 year old Dad

Dad is still hunting hard this season. He shot a spike this past Friday in the Adirondack Mountains of NY with a crossbow. I have had some requests of some of the pictures from the past few seasons. With the exception of the black and white photo from 1962 all these pics have been since he was...

nchuntandfish.com

 

[Soilman]

Hate to see posts like this, but few of us get to go out on our own terms. At least he has that. Prayers going out for your dad.

 

[Hunting Nut]

Don't have the words for a proper comment.
God bless your father and your entire family. He's doing it his way.

 

[YanceyGreenhorn]

I hate to hear it but I admire that he’s preparing to go in the best way he sees fit. I’ve enjoyed following your posts about him over the years.

 

[Eric Revo]

I hope he's settled in his final destiny as well, that's true Peace. I'm glad he's going to live as he wishes for his final time on this earth, that's a choice that not many can say they fulfilled.

 

[45/70 hunter]

I feel for you and your family. Just went through 6-1/2 weeks of in home Hospice with my dad.

 

[KrisB]

Prayers sent for you and your family and your dad. I'll have to look up your other posts about him, as I have not seen them. Love the ones you shared here. Kol hakavod to your dad, which means all the honor/respect/well done!

 

[CJF]

Kol hakavod to

Toda I believe is the proper response

 

[timekiller13]

I mean this with the utmost respect, I absolutely love this post. Not the situation itself. I hate that it’s coming to this for him and you, but hot damn that’s how I wanna go out. Live up them final days and I wish you and him the most joy and peace. I’ve seen too many people die alone or die without dignity. Neither will be the case in this situation.

 

[Firedog]

All we can ever hope for is to live until we die, and it seems like he has been lucky enough to do just that. Enjoy the time you have left.

 

[wturkey01]

Salutes to one helluva fine man!

 

[YanceyGreenhorn]

I mean this with the utmost respect, I absolutely love this post. Not the situation itself. I hate that it’s coming to this for him and you, but hot damn that’s how I wanna go out. Live up them final days and I wish you and him the most joy and peace. I’ve seen too many people die alone or die without dignity. Neither will be the case in this situation.

110% agree

 

[stormm4]

Prayers for each and every one of you, your family, and friends. Sounds like a great man having it his way.

 

[btsharky]

This is both sad and joyous at the same time. Prayers to all.

 

[UncleFester]

Much respect and I know it's odd to say, but in my eyes it's an opportunity to be envious of. Here's to unity and strength to all of you.

 

[DRS]

Wow! What a mixture of emotions. Your Dad, is an inspiration to keep living life to the fullest.

 

[Moose]

You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Hawkeye]

Prayers for you guys in this time.

 

[turkeyfoot]

Agree with all been said glad he is able to do it his way dignity does matter sounds like y'all have had lots good times will keep y'all in prayers

 

[Wncbowhunter]

Prayers for all of you in your time of need.

 

[Blackwater]

That your Father can call the shots and go to the end of the road on his own terms is something many of us hope to manage. My wife was on in home dialysis for her last 5/6 years so I know what he's going through; hopefully he'll get more time than he's expecting. The best to you and your family!