My dad is very stubborn and last week (even though he hasn’t been driving in 10 years) he said he still wanted to renew his drivers license. Now this week he has 3 major things going on and he is on comfort care. The contrast is so sharp! I have spent the last 3 years trying to do the right thing by him and I’m heartbroken he is dying. I feel like I’m 100 years old. I know everyone on here understands. I don’t post much but I do take such great comfort in reading the posts on here.
After my dad had a stroke he had to stop driving just like your dad stopped driving. He used to go sit in the car just to remember what it felt like to drive.
It’s very sad for them. He never asked to drive. He was content to just sit for awhile in the driveway.
I believe that you have already begun your grieving process for your father. I did the same thing. I was heartbroken as I anticipated my father dying. You will miss your dad but he will live in your heart forever.