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    I'm a dad and I can't fix this

    I have two daughters. And for the most part I could fix anything. Tonight I can't fix this. My oldest is 27and sick in her apartment. She has a headache and sore throat and dead tired. No reason to expect anything more than a cold or flu. However of course she is crying tonight all alone. I cant fix her fears.

    My youngest is two hours away in South Pointe where the first case of caronavirus surfaced in Washington Co. Needless to say she not having a good night. She is alone and scared. I cant fix that.

    Neither will come home or let me come over. They both said they don't want to kill me. Yeah i am a severe asthmatic.

    My point is that I could fix anything and I can't fix this. Sorry was just on my mind I miss them both tonight.

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    I don't have any kids but I understand where your coming from, it's hard on you when a family member is sick and you can't comfort them.
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    Tough when dad can't fix baby girls problems. I'm sure everything will turn out just fine, but completely understand your feelings.

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    I can see where this would really bother you but you really can't go there or have them come to you when you're a severe asthmatic.

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    Nothing worse than when your kids are hurting (even when they are adults) and you can't help them.
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    That’s tough. Nothing worse than not being able to help your kids. Prayers up...
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    That is truly hard on a father!! I know your pain; helpless is a horrible feeling. They will be ok!

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    Alot of poetic romanticism there my friend ! Soeaking
    from fatherhood and grandfatherhood.

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    Been there Bro...have faith. It'll be alright.

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    No matter how old they become, you will always be DAD when you have daughters. A blessing that fathers of boys will never understand. The phone is still there, they can feel your love and protection that way.

    Interestingly, my youngest is getting married in 2 weeks. The DAD in me is struggling, obviously in knowing the mass quantities of Daddy tears that will flow, but afraid that the Covid hysteria will take her special day away.
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    as a dad of 3 daughters i feel your pain sir...


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    Their gonna be fine man, take a deep breath

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    Prayers for your family. Totally understand about not being able to fix a loved ones situation and feeling terrible.
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    I have a son and a daughter.. both in their early 30s with the boy being older.
    I feel your exasperation. It's not something that's fixable. Sad to say.

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    Your a dad and all will be fine, Kids will recover and be good. The dad in you want to worry, there is no need to worry, they will be fine.

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    God has a reason for all things and while we may not understand or be able to fix it, God can. Praing for Y'all.

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    I'm surprised that even with all the confirmation that the flu is a cause for concern for late-year senior citizens only, that they think they are going to "die". How did they get so glum and panic'd ? That's not healthy and they need to see someone if they are this panic'd about a flu virus. That's not healthy at all mentally.

    Sorry for your issue/concern but its not normal response.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DougH View Post
    God has a reason for all things and while we may not understand or be able to fix it, God can. Praing for Y'all.
    X2 praying for you and your family.

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