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Dying from liver cancer unexpected shock post covid

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It's been a shockingly awful year anyway for all due to COVID 19.

my elderly parents shielding as many others

My dad got sick just a week ago and has at 84 yo young been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer with just weeks to live, my siblings and I now just been given green light to go visit him back at home. I am terrified to take my 13yo daughter but going long trek to visit him and my frail mother ------what should I say / do to comfort my mum and dad ?  I am scared and emotional but cannot imagine how daddy is feeling as have not spoken to him since being in and out of hospital, my dad has not eaten and whilst not suffering with pain, going down hill fast. 
I want to be strong and comfort him with what is going to be my 'final goodbye' ️

 

 

 

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    hello,

          l am so very sorry to read of your fathers illness and your fear of what you will find and what you will say.At times like these l would simply say forget forward planning with your head,say what is in your heart,it will always be the right thing however the words come out,

                                                                                                                l wish you and your family well,

             David

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    I think most people in your dad's situation don't want to "be" comforted, but they find it comforting to have family around them, to hear their family's voices, to hear fond reminiscences of shared times, and even to hear a little laughter and merriment.

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