The Family Was Taken By Surprise

@Shavkat (137214)
Philippines
January 23, 2016 9:13pm CST
The whole family was taken by surprise when we were told that our dear father has heart problem in 2014. When I heard this, I remembered that my grandmother has the same condition. It is definitely a confirmation that runs in to the family. Dealing with the situation is nothing new to us anymore, but it is admittedly more worrying since it involves father. I thought he would turn as pale as a ghost upon hearing it, but he took everything in stride. I mean, he wasn’t happy about it, but he wasn’t feeling down either. That’s so admirable of him. He seems like a strong man, so I know that he’ll pull through this. His attitude has actually made all of us deal with him and everyone else’s condition positively, too. It made us realize that it would help them a lot if we were strong for them. Needless to say, we’re helping each other power through the challenges with optimism. It seems the experience has brought the family closer together. With all the effort, my father’s condition worsen and he passed away so soon. Despite the painful lost, we still remember him a strong man and trying to live for his family. I was also the last person that talked to while in a state of coma to let go. Everything would be fine and his family will be taking good care of me. Then, his heart fluctuates as my teary eyes broke down when the monitor showed flat line. It was a relief for him and he will never feel the pain anymore. It was a heartbreaking situation and eventually, we accepted his fate and we still offer prayers for him.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
24 Jan 16
It's always sad to lose someone close to and I'm sorry that this happened to you.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
24 Jan 16
@jaboUK It happens my dear friend. At first, I was in denial. It is my first time to experience this.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Jan 16
m so sorry for y our l oss but at l east he is not in pain now. take his loss one day at a ime as it is the easiest way to handle it.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
24 Jan 16
@Hatley The pain is gone and the family started to live without him. But we still keep him in our heart.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
24 Jan 16
In this case, all of you better have insurance coverage. If the problem runs in the family sooner or later, all of you will get it. Better have insurance so that you do not have to worry about money.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
24 Jan 16
@scheng1 Thank you for the practical advice. We had avail such insurance. Don't be worried.
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@Teep11 (7674)
• United States
24 Jan 16
That's difficult to deal with. Losing a loved ones very difficult. It helps to think about the good times you shared with them.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
25 Jan 16
@Teep11 You said it right. I was so really in denial at first. Eventually, I had accepted the fact that things really happen for a reason.
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
24 Jan 16
To guard against heart disease please take 20ml or 2 dessertspoons of uncooked olive oil each day. Recent studies shows that it really works
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
24 Jan 16
@Auntylou Thank you for the healthy tip. Since my father is gone, I will take it for keeping my heart healthy.
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@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
24 Jan 16
@Shavkat That is what I was hoping as you said the disease runs in the family
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@Scindhia (1906)
• India
24 Jan 16
So sorry to hear about your father. May God give you and your family strength to pull through the tough times. Your father sounds like he was a brave man. May his soul rest in peace.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
25 Jan 16
@Scindhia He was the strongest man that I've known. I had seen him struggle and trying to be a good head of the family. We were able to finish our university and learned to value things in our lives.
@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
25 Jan 16
Live through the memories its the best thing and it helps get through it.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
25 Jan 16
@softbabe44 We always cling to something if in times feeling so sad. Inspire of what makes life colorful along the journey. But, it is not to dwell in misery.
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• Vancouver, Washington
27 Jan 16
@Shavkat Things can end up really great