Yesterday my dad passed away. It wasn't even 24hrs between when he was admitted to the er to hospital and passed. My mom is having a hard time and people are just constantly asking what she wants to do and acting like she can make a decision on a snap and has to be today as tomorrow is to late. There is so much still to process. It was literally so sudden and so unexpected.

This is my oldest -my son- favorite grandpa. He's autistic and I'm not sure how we are gonna tell him. His speech therapist sent me something I think will help but my heart aches for him. He meant alot to my dad too as he was the first boy. He had so many plans for my boy as he got older! He was excited to have a buddy for football or baseball.

thought all of you may want to know. Love you all

So all in all. Take care of yourself and your body. Tell people you love them and hug them and take pictures WHENEVER. You literally never know until it happens. I was one of those it will not happen to me people and well it did. I just saw my dad Superbowl Sunday and 4 days later he was gone. I wanted to get a picture that day and chalked it up doing it Thursday when I seen him next.

Mine get that, my mother passed away a little more than a year ago. Just as sudden; me and my brother put her to bed, under the influence of her medication. We didn't know she passed until we were going to prep for an appointment.

I'm in the position to regret not saying what I should have, and my siblings also took this hard. Since then I've had to do a lot of maturing in light of the prospect of eventually being independent.

Indeed let your son know, in a way he can understand. My nephew had injured his grandmother just a week before, which may have exasperated the cause of death. It may be some time before he can process that.

I'm so sorry, hun. That's so hard. I don't really have any words that will make it feel better, unfortunately. I'm thinking of you and your family. Love you.

I am so sorry. Can only imagine the extra struggle and burden of such a sudden loss. Sending as many virtual hugs as the internet will let me to you and your family.

Wow..I am SO sorry to hear of your loss. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through right now. If I could I'd give you a big, long hug.

I am sorry to hear that. Hugs.

hugs I am always here for you, I love you and those kiddos so dang much, and my heart hurts for all of you. If you need me, I'm never more than a text away. <3

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that your family and your mother can find some comfort soon…

i am so very sorry for your loss...it must have come as such a shock...my thoughts are with you x...

(((hugs)))

So sorry I've been quiet. Still hard to believe and was just being there for mom (still am). Plus the funeral.

I am sorry to hear about your mom.

I always told him I love him and he always insited on a hug and kissing me on the cheek. I am so thankful for that. Just wish I took more pictures and got the family ones I so wanted.

My husband explained it to him but he didn't quite understand. He laughed and fake cried. Yesterday when we were at moms house he was like grandma is that who died and was like mama this is who died. Mom hugged him and gave him grandpas hat.

Thank you all so much. It is still such a shock. There are no words to describe it. Hollow is about as close as it gets. Not even necessarily numb. We all still feel like this is a dream and we can't wake up.

We are slowly starting to go thru dads stuff now and while we are happy to have stuff that was his it still puts a hole in you to think about it.

I have lost my father when I was young, I understand how you must feel.

All I can say for now is to give your son a lot of support at this difficult time, and you'll be surprised at how much he'll retribute (in his own way, of course). In these difficult times of loss, all we can do is to try to support each other and remember our lost loved ones by the good things they did.

May his memory be blessed.

I'm s sorry. based on what you said, I can easily say that he was loved. I pray that he's in a better place and that everyone keeps on helping as much as possible. i just lost my grandma last year to cancer, and my grandpa awas devistated, alng with the rest of the family.

I’m so sorry. My dad passed last February. It’s a bit different from your situation, I…didn’t like him very much. But I felt guilty afterwards, because when he was alive, I only ever wanted him gone. I’m coming to terms with my feelings, through therapy, but it’s all still really confusing.

I'm sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy! May he be in a better place! And for sure he will always be in your heart and memories, forever! hugs

Sending you so much love during this difficult time. I lost my father 2.5 years ago, suddenly and unexpectedly, and I can empathize. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Tha k you all. Some days are harder than others. Some days even the littlest things and memories can make me cry. In March i got my first tattoo and it's on my forearm. It's his writing it days Love ya, Dad. I love having it there to remind me..

I do believe he's still here. He communicates with us all. My uncle has seen him and my grandpa too recently. Mom thinks the cats see him. He deftelecommunications. I had a dream that mom wanted a sewing box for her birthday. I asked her what she wanted and I was right. Dads birthday I thought about a little balloon to put at his grave. I forgot so asked my hubby to look when he grabbed cupcakes. Walked I the house and mom was like I thought about asking for one of those!