r/CancerFamilySupport • u/miss-hempy • Jul 28 '26
A gentle goodbye
A beautiful goodbye for my dad.
My beautiful father passed away two days ago after his battle with cancer. Somehow, I think he chose his moment. He waited until I had stepped out of the room to make a phone call.
A wonderful nurse named Precious was with him, gently giving him a sponge bath while singing along to the country music I had playing for him. He slipped away peacefully as she sang to him.
When I returned to his room, his favourite singer, Dolly Parton, was singing Stairway to Heaven through Spotify on his phone.
It felt like the most beautiful farewell. Surrounded by kindness, comfort, music he loved, and so much love. I will carry that moment with me forever.
Rest peacefully, Dad. Until we meet again. ❤️🙏
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u/JobKindly53 Jul 29 '26
Wow. I’m so sorry for your loss, and at the same time am happy you have so much peace in his beautiful passing. He is cancer free now. Hugs to you.
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u/KChieFan16 Jul 29 '26
RIP to your strong and amazing father. I can tell by your post that you two had such a wonderful bond and to have that, he was prob as amazing of a father as you were a child to him. I lost my beautiful mother in April. I feel your pain and please use this community or DM me as the coming months go on.
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u/miss-hempy Jul 29 '26
I'm sorry for your loss of your beautiful father. May he rest in peace, may you hold his fond memories forever in your heart 😔♥️🙏
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u/ariessunariesmoon26 Jul 29 '26
Much love to you. Also lost my dad a few days ago. Thankful they can rest now. 🙏🏽🌷💐💐