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stefoodie
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Posted: Nov 11 2014 at 10:49am \| IP Logged

I have a friend -- who lives on the other side of the world -- whose father was given only a few more years to live, possibly even 1 or 2. I'm at a loss. How do I help, besides prayer?

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Posted: Nov 11 2014 at 2:43pm \| IP Logged

stefoodie wrote:

I have a friend -- who lives on the other side of the world -- whose father was given only a few more years to live, possibly even 1 or 2. I'm at a loss. How do I help, besides prayer?

years?

Just clarifying as it would impact my response.

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Posted: Nov 11 2014 at 3:56pm \| IP Logged

My friend says 1-2 based on what the doctor said.

Thanks, Mary.

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Posted: Nov 11 2014 at 5:13pm \| IP Logged

Is your friend going to be a caregiver for the parent? or is it just the dread of the inevitable being much closer than expected?

I think sometimes the best thing you can give anyone is to be a sounding board.. where they can complain and be selfish and vent and so be able to pick up the pieces and go on the next day. And while it limits the hugs it's certainly possible over distance.

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Posted: Nov 12 2014 at 11:04am \| IP Logged

When my mom passed away, I found prayers for the souls in purgatory and masses offered for her very comforting. Perhaps your friend would be similarly consoled by prayers offered for her father. Prayers for the dying or masses might offer your friend and her father comfort in the days ahead. Praying for them, and for you.

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