Dani's 2013 Challenges.....
Thursday 7th February 2013
Memories.....
Today has been a day of reflection, memories, sadness and happiness.... It was 17 years since my lovely Dad lost his battle to pancreatic cancer.
He was a strong man, serving in the RAF; in June '94 whilst on detachment in Cyprus that he started getting ill. He was always one who enjoyed a pint, but was struggling to keep even 4 pints down. On his return to the UK, he continued being sick, and after alot of tests, etc they still couldn't figure out what was wrong with him.
Finally in the October, he was sent down for an exploratory operation to find out what was causing his symptoms. Low and behold, it was the news we didn't want to hear. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but what was worse, was that it was terminal with a life expectancy of 6 months.. he only lasted 4.
Even though he was fighting his battle, he remained a strong man, helping us buy a house, organising his funeral to how he wanted (choosing 'Always look on the bright side of life' as one of his songs), saying his goodbyes... it was really hard going seeing how the cancer was attacking him, but he fought hard until the end. Mum was just amazing, she left work to care for him, nursing him on his down days and staying with him at the hospice when he moved in for his final days. He finally lost his battle in February '96, it was hard to say bye, but at least he was now at peace and no longer in pain.
Cancer really effects so many people, not only the person who has to endure the horrible disease, but also their family and friends..
So today, in memory of Dad, I decided to visit Lincoln Cathedral where his ashes are buried. Instead of driving, I chose to walk there..
It may be 17 years Dad since you have gone, but you are never forgotten. Love and miss you always and forever.
Your baby girl Danielle xxx
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