Forum Support Tommy T. Posted March 1, 2021 Forum Support Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Sad to report that L's Dad just passed away this afternoon. He had the swab test and was positive for Covid... He had been feeling ill for a while and no one is certain where he might have contracted this. It is also not a time or place to try to see if it was really the virus that killed him or just his old age (90+) and other infirmities... Not a time to go there... We wanted to visit him in Mati but it cost P7,000 per person for a swab test that would take 5 hours or more for results. After paying that amount to install him in a private hospital, plus one of the family as a care giver for another P7,000 - it was getting a bit pricey. Of course, life is priceless... we both know that, but we also could not really visit Papa anyway... The private hospital was charging P3,000/day exclusive of doctors, treatments or medications... Just information for anyone in the forum... Sad days for us here... I forgot to mention that, upon receipt of Papa's positive test results, visitors were subsequently prohibited. Edited March 2, 2021 by Tommy T. Forgot a comment 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tommy T. said: Just information for anyone in the forum... Sad days for us here... Sad indeed Tom and Condolences to "L" and the Family and you of course But Given the current bad reporting on Deaths, I Would ask what the DC said, Morbid as it is and I do apologize for asking but given what we are reading of late I do think it is an important indication of the truth we sometimes are asked to believe, again My family send Condolences and hope "L" can get through this 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimeve Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) My condolences. to you and L and family. Edited March 1, 2021 by jimeve grammar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrepid Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 Yes a sad time indeed! Condolences to you and the family from ours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewool Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 Thinking of you both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 Sorry to hear mate, thinking of you both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted March 1, 2021 Forum Support Posted March 1, 2021 Condolences, sorry to hear of your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC813 Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 Tommy- Only if you wish, tell us one of your favorite stories of him. Anyone who has read your posts for years knows your wife is a person of exceptional character and abilities. Perhaps some of these traits came from her father and will continue to live on with her. Thank you for the reminder that these endless numbers we hear (regardless of the cause) are actually real people. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 Very sad indeed Tommy, he was 90+ a great old age with no doubt many fond memories. For yourself and your lovely L are able to move on, it really tears the heart strings to know how others without resources manage to stay the course. Wishes to you both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Popular Post Tommy T. Posted March 2, 2021 Author Forum Support Popular Post Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Thanks to all for your thoughts and wishes from L and me. We appreciate the emotional support. Just to make the statement: the doctor(s) listed the official cause of death as covid. (As we all know, that may or may not be the real case. L is well aware about the deal with hospitals calling everything covid in order to pad their government funding.) He tested positive twice (one the fast result and one the "normal" or slow result). He was not feeling well for many weeks before finally being checked into the hospital a few days ago. L's sister, who was with him always in the past few weeks tested negative twice... Others in the family (they live about 75 miles from here) have not been tested but virtually all have been sick with something that they are all referring to as "flu." Hmmm... My experience in the islands is that whenever anyone is sick, it is "flu." No one else has been tested and most are afraid to be tested because then they would be quarantined if found positive. I will not make comments about this. Yes, L has many of her Papa's traits - strong, hard-headed, compassionate among others. I did not know him well since he had a stroke a few years back and so could not hear any more. His eyesight was failing and his mind was also becoming weak. However, I feel I had a positive influence on him. He was delighted that I was here and taking care of this precious daughter of his. There were times we would visit and he would ask L who she was (several siblings so confusion was likely), but would always break into a huge smile and say, "TOM!" when he would see me. He would not let go of my hand when we shook them. If I took a drink of beer or wine or Tanduay, he would do the same and always with a clink clink of glasses. When food was served, he always pointed to me and told his kids to take care of me, "your brother!" and give me food first. If he was not eating, he would follow my lead and eat when I did. It is important to say that, even though we did not know each other well, he had a very positive influence on me. He was a simple man but strong in character. And he liked to laugh. Papa had a good run. He worked very hard all his life with the family farm. He and Mama were inseparable. Now we all move on. Edited March 2, 2021 by Tommy T. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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