My dad first got cancer in 2012. My mum passed away in 2006 so my dad and I grew even closer together. We were real pals and I could tell him everything. I always thought he was a bit indestructible but I’m sure more boys think that of their dad.
He battled cancer for a few years and got on with life reasonably well considering what some other cancer patients went through. We did things together like days to the races, going to play snooker and we went abroad on holiday a couple of times.
Unfortunately whilst my dad had cancer my partner had a few miscarriages. He helped us through that but I know he was hurting. He got on really well with my partner. He was in and out of hospital and we were getting married. My dad made the wedding. He was wearing a kilt and had a great day up dancing and the photos and memories of the day will never be taken away and will be with us forever. The night of the wedding my wife and I went to Spain for 4 nights. My sister came to stay with my dad for a few nights whilst I was away. When we landed in Spain I had a message from my sister to say my dad was back in the hospital.
We went to see him and there were good and bad days. After about a week we were told my dad was going into the hospice.
I’ve always heard of the hospice but to be honest as I hadn’t any experience of cancer I really didn’t know too much of it. When we first went it was such a lovely place. Everyone was so nice from the nurses to the wee ladies at the front desk. The scenery was really nice and had everything you needed. Thinking back I can’t remember how many nights my dad stayed in the hospice before he passed away. He passed away in his bed.
I suppose I’m glad it happened the way it did with me holding his hand and his closest family around his bed. I can’t thank the hospice enough for there help and support. Although it can seem as a sad place it really isn’t and that's due to the staff who work there. Thank you so much x
"Such a lovely place"
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