Oh, if only I knew then......

[Guest guest]

I was just about to ask to be removed from this list, but I found

myself reading the most recent digest, and saying, " Yep, my Dad did

that, yep, my Dad had that, yep...... "

It brings back so many sad memories of my Dad (he died last November

from end stage cirrhosis), and I still struggle with feelings of " if

only I knew that, if only I saw that.... "

I moved away from my Dad almost 10 years ago, and he went downhill from

there. I had no idea how much he was drinking, but was fully aware of

how he avoided family functions, wouldn't talk much on the phone, and

when he did, he was so confused it made me angry at him.

So, anyway, I am not going to ask to get removed from this digest,

because cirrhosis has invaded the lives of my family and taken my Dad

away. I am still here to offer support to others.

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for staying. As a moderator, every time I get a " mrs has

unsubscribed from your group " notice, My heart sinks, but then I get a " mrs

smith would like to join your group " , and the feeling is reversed. I shouldn't

take it personally, and I know that some would feel the need to leave after

their loved one passes away, but your words of support and encouragement mean so

much. Thanks again for staying. Bobby, mod.

Oh, if only I knew then......

I was just about to ask to be removed from this list, but I found

myself reading the most recent digest, and saying, " Yep, my Dad did

that, yep, my Dad had that, yep...... "

It brings back so many sad memories of my Dad (he died last November

from end stage cirrhosis), and I still struggle with feelings of " if

only I knew that, if only I saw that.... "

I moved away from my Dad almost 10 years ago, and he went downhill from

there. I had no idea how much he was drinking, but was fully aware of

how he avoided family functions, wouldn't talk much on the phone, and

when he did, he was so confused it made me angry at him.

So, anyway, I am not going to ask to get removed from this digest,

because cirrhosis has invaded the lives of my family and taken my Dad

away. I am still here to offer support to others.

[Guest guest]

Glad you are staying. I lost my mom Feb of this year to cirrhosis. I was her

caretaker for the last 6 months of her life. There is comfort in being here.

Blessings,

Pamela

ps I loved band!

Oh, if only I knew then......

I was just about to ask to be removed from this list, but I found

myself reading the most recent digest, and saying, " Yep, my Dad did

that, yep, my Dad had that, yep...... "

It brings back so many sad memories of my Dad (he died last November

from end stage cirrhosis), and I still struggle with feelings of " if

only I knew that, if only I saw that.... "

I moved away from my Dad almost 10 years ago, and he went downhill from

there. I had no idea how much he was drinking, but was fully aware of

how he avoided family functions, wouldn't talk much on the phone, and

when he did, he was so confused it made me angry at him.

So, anyway, I am not going to ask to get removed from this digest,

because cirrhosis has invaded the lives of my family and taken my Dad

away. I am still here to offer support to others.

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, but I am so thankful you have

decided to stay. The help offered by people like yourself has given

me so much understanding of the disease. I look forward to hearing

from you again soon! God bless!

Love and hugs.........

Diane C. from TN

>

> I was just about to ask to be removed from this list, but I found

> myself reading the most recent digest, and saying, " Yep, my Dad did

> that, yep, my Dad had that, yep...... "

>

> It brings back so many sad memories of my Dad (he died last

November

> from end stage cirrhosis), and I still struggle with feelings

of " if

> only I knew that, if only I saw that.... "

>

> I moved away from my Dad almost 10 years ago, and he went downhill

from

> there. I had no idea how much he was drinking, but was fully aware

of

> how he avoided family functions, wouldn't talk much on the phone,

and

> when he did, he was so confused it made me angry at him.

>

> So, anyway, I am not going to ask to get removed from this digest,

> because cirrhosis has invaded the lives of my family and taken my

Dad

> away. I am still here to offer support to others.

>