Goodnight, sweet prince...
Dad passed away a few days ago. The last few weeks prior to that had been incredibly hectic so I didn't have time to write a proper entry until now. Despite treatments the cancer which the doctors had spotted about a month ago had spread too far. The good thing about all of this is that at least dad died peacefully in his sleep thanks to medication which numbed the pain. Damn insidious cancer; he had the symptoms but even doctors failed to recognize it. Thankfully the colonel gave me some time off from the army so I managed to meet dad and have one last talk with him before he went to sleep, so I'm grateful I got to spend that moment with him.
I don't think words can describe how it feels. Oddly enough I'm not terribly heartbroken but I guess it's the fact that I can't seem to understand that dad is gone for good. I don't know if this had been easier if all of us had known about the cancer a year in advance; perhaps the surprise news was for the best...
Thanks for everything, dad. I'll always treasure the memories of you, and I'll never forget your teachings. You were an inspiration to me and so many others. Rest in peace, and may angels fly thee home.
Yours,
Mikko
I don't think words can describe how it feels. Oddly enough I'm not terribly heartbroken but I guess it's the fact that I can't seem to understand that dad is gone for good. I don't know if this had been easier if all of us had known about the cancer a year in advance; perhaps the surprise news was for the best...
Thanks for everything, dad. I'll always treasure the memories of you, and I'll never forget your teachings. You were an inspiration to me and so many others. Rest in peace, and may angels fly thee home.
Yours,
Mikko