RagingAura
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Yeah. So mom wakes up at like 4:30 in the morning to my dad making noise and twitching. She tries to wake him up, cuz he has a history of breathing problems, but she has no luck, so she calls 911. They tell her to move him from the bed to the floor to start performing cpr, but my dads a big man and my moms little, so mom can't lift him. She goes and wakes me up since im the oldest and could help.
I wake up to my mom in tears saying she needs my help. She drags my half-asleep-ass to their room. As soon as i saw my dad, 2 and 2 came together and i went into emergency mode. She put 911 on speaker and the told us to move him to the floor to perform cpr. Unfortunately we still had trouble so she went to get the second eldest. After she left the guy on 911 told me to try another tactic moving him to the floor, and it worked
He tells me to start performimg cpr. He tells me the beat to do it to, and ask me ro count it out loud. I forget to count out loud a couple times because im trying to focus, but i keep going, all while he gives us updates on the location of the ambulance.
Finally they arrive, but i keep going until they release me, as highschool first aid taught me. They-the paramedics-took over from there.
We got out of their way, and sat in the living room,contacting family nearby to head down here(we were gonna need support either way) and waited for some news. About halfway through a cop arrived and gathered basic info on my father. Eventually a paramedic came in. They said they had no luck restartimg his heart, but the doctor on line wanted to wait until they got him tp the hospital to call him. She said they didmt want to give ua false hope since the were moving him. We got together our things, woke up my last brother, and followed them to the hospital. I drove, since mom was in no state to drive.
We got there, was directed to a special waiting room,and again sat in silence waiting for more news. A nurse came in and asked mom if shed like us boys in the room when the doctor gave the news. Bad sign. She said no, so a nurse escorted us out to the nursing station to wait. Later she escorted us back, to our mom in even worse state. He didnt make it.
Lots of crying and hugging. We had to wait , because there were a lot of procedures the hospital goes through when someone dies. I took us boys back homrle. Since mom had to stay for said procederes, one of which included waiting for grandma to find out the specifics about how his faith treated death. More waiting, more family arriving, more hugging and crying. The house slowly filled with people, but as cheesy as it sounds, the house still felt empty. The whole day just felt empty. Often i just wandered around wondering what to do. Im still doing that.
Sad part was, looking back, dad was gone before i even started working on him. The way he moved when i got him to the floor, when i did compressions. Just didnt feel alive. I think i was in disbelief at the time, just didnt want to accept it, but the it felt eerie the whole time. I dont know, just wanted to talk about it. Dont care what you do, i needed to just put this somewhere. I have a history of bottling things up, thought this might release some of the pressure. Thanks for reading
Tl;dr dad died of heart attack
blackcoffeewhitewine
So sorry for your loss. You did a great service to your mother, family and yourself by helping until the ambulance arrived. Stay strong!
mamabear8herkids
Talk to the brother that your mom got to help after you. You both may need some extra support. Extra hugs!
tjbartz2009
Biggest fear of mine, sorry OP
MyBallsAreAsSmoothAsEggs
RIP RagingAura Sr. Rest easy, sir. My condolences.
StabbyMcMurder
RandomAccountForDays
I can't imagine what you're dealing with, pal. I know its 0 in comparison, but for what its worth, I'm here if you need someone to talk to.
chickNlittle
Oh op, this had me in tears. My deepest, heartfelt condolences on your loss.
RagingAura
Oh god, the spelling errors. Just checked back on this. Sorry, i was kinda typing as i remembered, so i messed up a few words.
sixteenbottlesintheowlery
Hey man nobody is judging your spelling here <3
mexicanwater
Sorry for your loss
diabobical
Man, that's awful. Hang in there.
RagingAura
We are. Thanks.
artbabe95
I'm sorry, @OP. That's so tragic. I wish warmth and courage to your family during this dark time, and peace to your resting father.
artbabe95
May he always be a flame alight in your hearts, and may you fondly remember his presence and life. Be strong and keep your loved ones close.
TheUnwantedLemon
I truly am sorry for your loss, and I hope that in the end everything works out
HreinnFannar
sorry for your lost <3
RagingAura
Thanks
SumNubX
Here's a little quote from my grandpa before he died "chin up and hold your head high, don't forget, but always move forward".
Tinebra
This is absolutely wonderful. Thanks grandpa!
PizzaPringler
My dad died about 10 years ago this time. I can tell you that your love will keep him alive. It's how my daughters know him. They're 7 and 4
TwoForFlinching
Feels weird upvoting this. A friend once told me that sorry was the last thing they wanted to hear. So instead, that really fucking blows.
00Op
I'm so sorry OP. It's traumatic to lose a loved one, even more so when you went through all that too. I hope you find a sense of piece in
00Op
(Peace) in the coming days and that you and your family are able to grieve together. Will pray for you and here if you want /need to talk x
IsThisAlreadyChosen
RagingAura
Fitting
LizMurphy
I'm so sorry for you loss.... I know that doesn't mean much coming from a stranger on the internet but I am truly sorry
wanderwonderworld
So sorry for your loss! May or may not mean anything to you, but in case it does, praying for peace/comfort for you and yours.
00Op
Me too x
InfinitySpade
My dad died at home in my mom and i's arms he yelled for mom and collapsed. neither one of us knew cpr , we still tried too. *hugs*
TheWellington
Lost my mother to a heart attack on mother's day in 2014. If there is one thing I can say, it's that you will never go a day in your life...
TheWellington
... without thinking about him. But it does get better.
zoidburgerandfries
For what it's worth, you did your family good. You won't ever get over this but I absolutely fucking guarantee you will all be ok.
ForThoseWondering
"House full of people" "still feels empty" That's not cheesy, that's called a hole, mate. Put a bunch of people around a hole, still empty.
KruziikVokunStaadnau
Push them in it will slowly start to fill
2001ASpaceOatmeal
Absolutely. Some people occupy such a large portion in our hearts & thoughts that when they're gone, we're left with a feeling of emptiness.
Evern
God damn it, I've experienced that feeling far too often lately. Never thought of it quite that way, but you're absolutely right.
The3stParty
It's a grave and terrible thing
dontwasteyourtimeonme
I felt this way after my grandma passed.
touchmynub
My father passed away almost exactly like yours. :'( fuck. Almost 7 years and i still miss you
SumNubX
This.
MyRegularAcctIsntAnonymousEnough
sorry, op :c
RagingAura
Thanks
MyRegularAcctIsntAnonymousEnough
get some better help than from us, for you n your family.
RagingAura
I dont know if we'll need it, but later on down the line if someone looks like they arent processing it right, ill take your advise. Thanks.
MyRegularAcctIsntAnonymousEnough
'shock' is weird like that … it looks like normality when normal wouldn't be normal. take care.