The day after my last post, Andy's dad was evaluated by a Home Care Nurse and she told him he needed to go the the emergency room (again), she felt he was dehydrated. Andy Jr rushed over to assist his mom in taking him there. When he got to their home, Andy and his dad had a short talk. He decided he didn't want to go thru with the Chemo after all. They knew once the decision to forego chemo was made, they could get hospice involved. Together, they (the family) thought this would be best. So, instead of going to the ER, Cranbrook Hospice came out that afternoon. He was starting to have alot of abdominal pain and dry heaves. They stayed until he got comfortable. On Monday afternoon, March 31, 2008, Andy's dad passed away peacefully with Andy by his side. Thurs was the funeral and I was overwhelmed by the amount of people his father touched. He was a great man and I will truely miss him. Dennis (Andy's brother) organized a benefit Sat, and Andy organized one Sun.
The Lake Orion Review wrote an article about Andy Sr and the benefit. If you'd like to read, copy and paste:
http://www.lakeorionreview.com/Articles-i-2008-04-02-216364.112112_Fundraiser_will_go_on.html#543"
Thank you,everyone, for your thoughts, prayers and support.
2 comments:
Julie and Andy,sounds like you were very blessed to have this great man in your life. God bless your whole family especially his wife Andys Mom
Andy was wonderful man. I always enjoyed spending time with him and Ellen. I was so happy when my granddaughters got such great new grandparents. I will miss him.
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