Your comment so kind for dr Dan. But you are important as well. Please if you are suffering as badly as you just said. Don't feel any thing is wrong to reach out for help. If you don't want it to be someone you know. There are amazing places to get help. Please please know your worthy of help. You obviously just showed you are aware of others going through hardtimes to. ❤ hoping the best for you.
I have been EXACTLY where you are so I can tell you that it doesn't last forever, there are brighter days ahead. I have been depression free for eleven years.
Last year, I lost 70 pounds, underwent cancer surgery, chemo and had a stroke. Dan, was one of those people who gave me hope. He taught me the importance of optimism. I am doing very well. I relearned to walk and use the left side of my body. Dan gave me hope by his example. I know he's trending badly. I know he's ready, but I am going to miss his posts. My prayers are with all of his family.
Thank you for taking the time to update us, John. So lovely to "meet" you. What an amazing job your parents have done in raising such wonderful humans. My Love and thanks to them for their precious gifts to this world. All the love that Dan and your family are receiving is a reflection of all the goodness Dan gave to so many people around the world. There is no debt to repay. The love here is freely given in genuine appreciation and fondness for the beautiful human being of your brother, Dan. His legacy shall live on as I shall re-watch his videos for years to come. I hope he knows that he has made a real, positive difference to the world. My Love and thoughts are with you all. Xxx
I’m a nurse,,,quite a few palliative pts and end of life care. The most rewarding act, in my opinion, is caring for an end of life person. I’ve cried,,for a complete stranger, many times. And I’ve laughed with them and their families. May Dr. Dan have a good passing, surrounded by people whom he loves and loves him
@bronwynwolfenden8742 Watching Dr. Dan's brother is keeping all of us posted, I am so happy that Dan had a good passing with his family at his side along with a good friend that his brother mentioned. ❤️. He will be missed and loved for his character, honesty, kindness, demeanor, hope, and strength . I didn't know Dr. Dan, personally, but I watched most of his videos, and I found him by looking for back pain relief a few years ago. I watched those videos and then followed his story. His brother seems to have all those qualities that we saw in Dr. Dan.. Character, kindness, demeanor, and honesty. I ❤️ that you go live and hopefully remain on his RU-vid page..
Hospice nurse here. You said it perfectly - end of life care is totally different than any other patient care. It’s all about comfort and compassion. You and your family are such a blessing to Dan in one of the most intimate times in his life…. Thank you so much for the update.. Prayers of comfort and peace for all of you..
It took me a while to grasp that when my Dad passed away at end of life care, I asked when he had last ate something which was days prior so stupidly I suggested feeding tube, not realising it's a different ball game and I knew as I was saying it how silly it was but I think I had to say it to realise it wasn't an option anymore.
@@TriTr-gk8bo That is such a normal response - our mind set is to “fix” a problem. It was one of the most difficult concepts for me when I began Hospice care. Patients bodies guide them in this process. It’s ok not to eat or drink when their bodies are shutting down, in fact, it’s necessary. I am very sorry for your loss.
As a hospice nurse, I’m so proud of you for coming to help your parents. Your brother is so happy to have your help and show your love. It’s a transition we all will make. You’ve done a great job.
Dr Dan is such an inspiration and has a soothing way of explaning things. I thank him for the time he gave to everyone. Love hugs and prayers to Dan and all his family ❤❤❤ XXX
Go and brush your brothers hair for us, it must be so comforting to him. There are thousands upon thousands of people who are praying for Dr. Dan and a peaceful sendoff. Thank him for his smiles and the wonderful gift that exuded from him of positivity and kindness.
Hospice nurse here in Austin. Its so important for caregivers to know that dying is less painful when we are on the dry side. Listen to your body. Hunger and thirst disappear for a reason... by design by our incredible Creator It is absolutely "sacred". I am blessed daily by the people I serve
I was with my granny in hospice in her last days of life. She appeared to be so thirsty. She wasn't talking to us. She mumbled at times but was jibberish. But I was so hurt by her thirst and talked with a nurse about it. She said my granny wasn't thirsty and I could do nothing but cry. After a couple hours, the nurse came in with a thick purple liquid and a dropper like syringe and told me to be very careful and give her only a tiny bit as not to choke her. My granny liked it. That night, she passed. I asked the nurse if that purple liquid did her in sooner and the sweet little nurse said I gave that for you to be comfortable. Hospice nurses not only look after the dying, but the family as well. I'll never forget that womans face. She really was an angel for our whole family.
Went through hospice care with my husband's parents and both of mine. Saw the decrease in hunger and drinking, but noticed the thirst and want of quenching the dry mouth. It's difficult 😢 My mother was in so much pain and suffering with sepsis and gangrene in her foot. Her passing was a blessing. They all rest in peace until Christ's soon coming 1 Corinthians 15. ❤
Matthew 11: 28-30 Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.
Isn’t it sad that this family does not trust Jesus as their Savior? He will move on to heaven, if he responds to the gospel, but it seems the comments he supported the most were New Age
Thank you John. For a split second when this popped up and I saw your face at first, I thought Dr. Dan made a miraculous recovery!!! Then I realized you’re his brother. I’m heartbroken-thank you for posting this.
Please cancel your travel plans and stay & support Dan and your parents. You will NEVER regret staying; Dan's organs are shutting down; it will only be a few more days! I took care of my wife in our home with hospice care; it was a brutal experience! Give the morphine and Ativan liberally I worked on the administrative side of hospital for 40 years and thought I knew alot! I didn't ❤️ Yes the hospice care is SACRED but was the hardest thing I ever did; my wife was the love of my life 53 years! God Bless DAN & YOU! ❤
He’s got two daughters he also needs to care for and must have his reasons for not being able to stay long. People mostly can’t just drop everything and stay for long even if a family member is dying because we all have our burdens to carry in life, and it’s not just about whether he could get a paid leave. John does have his own family he needs to care for and how many people with their own family could just drop everything and stay for an extended period to care for a family member? I know you mean well, but we don’t know people’s situations and should understand that they make their decisions based on their own circumstances in life and not only make suggestions based on our own experiences. 🙏
Dan is an awesome guy. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer a couple years ago and am doing well. I always enjoyed watching his videos. His optimism is infectious. I will keep Dan and his family in my prayers.
My husband of 25 years was dx stage 4 cancer June ,2014. Given 9 months to live but fought the good fight of faith and made it 3 1/2 years. My husband was in the exact same condition as sweet Dr Dan his last few days. Keith was only 56. Me widowed at 50. After walking the journey myself, I love to help others walking through CANCER and end of life caregiving. Love, Prayers, and Peace to all of you from ARKANSAS. ❤PSALM 91
Dan was possibly the most positive cancer patient I have ever known. He is blessed to have such a loving, caring family and so many friends. Sending your family virtual hugs during this difficult time. 💙
Dan will leave so many broken hearts behind but his legacy of bravery, positivity and kindness will live on. Will pray for him and all of you and his family always. Thank you for this sad, difficult update.
@George_Clooneytunes Hearing these stories often prompt others to discuss their symptoms with their doctors, thus leading patients to get their health checks done. If polyps are found and removed, that's potentially saving lives. A lady named Deborah James from the UK, waged a fight, similar to that of Dr. Dan's. Many people who were aware of Ms. James' situation reported having colonoscopies done.
@@BradleyCoopertest He HAS saved many lives in his illness. He has inspired so many people to stop destructive behaviours like addiction. Also many many people have gotten screened early after watching this man. It is truly sad that you would deny. But i guess you are just sad.
Thank you for the update. Dan was given 2-6 months to live 10 months ago! He defied the doctor's prognosis to still be here today. He's fought a long, hard battle and soon will be time for rest. Prayers up for Dan and his family during this transition.
Having lost my older sister to stage 4 breast cancer in January 2022. She was gone in only 10 months. I went to see her in home palliative care the day before she died, and she could hear me as she answered even though she was not coherant. It is unbelievably painful so your family have my full empathy. My sister had developed leptomaginal mass( brain cancer) and on heavy painkillers. The emptiness is always constant, but the memories never die. May God guide him on his final journey. 🇨🇦😢
Ouch. My mother (60) just passed away this February from breast cancer that spread to the leptomeninges as well. It’s a devastating course of illness isn’t it? I’m not sure if you got to see much of it.. but I was by my mom’s side in 8-12 hr shifts for a month. I felt like I was watching a loved one being tortured.. The pain, fear and stress of those memories are so visceral and intense to me, many times I feel like I am in physical pain, like I can’t breathe and my body, my eyes forget how to move for a bit. And then the guilt of the realization that whatever emotional, physical or psychological pain I feel, must have been a billion times worse for the person who actually suffered through this illness. So ouch. Because there are no words. This kind of death is so evil and ugly. It tore me to pieces and I wonder if I’ll ever feel whole again.
@shopz3235 Thanks for sharing on a trip to Kauai in February 2021. My sister started acting strange, and my niece said that she must see a doctor upon return to Canada. Her hearing went that March in her left ear, and multiple tests revealed multiple inflammations but no diagnosis. Finally, after a hospital stay in neurology because of seizures, a stage four advanced brest cancer, it took 4 months for a final diagnosis. Then, aggressive chemo, 5 rounds, but by December, she was not cognitively well enough for further chemo, and a palliative home care referral was made. Her personality changed from an extroverted go-getter to an extremely anxious sister. It was very hard to observe as the sister I knew was no longer. It is truly heartbreaking, and I empathize with palliative care givers they are amazing. I never in a million years would have thought my sister would go this way, unbelievably diminished. We all fell silent with shock and disbelief. 🇨🇦
“He’s my brother and I love him” He’s your brother and we love him too Sending karakias ( from New Zealand, that’s my indigenous language word in Māori for prayers). Dan surrounded by and with unconditional love❤
@@midooley543 chill. It's not that deep. There's clearly bigger things going on 🙄. A man is dying and you are complaining about someone wishing prayers in their native language? Please have some compassion
I pray for his peace. Let God bring him home and away from this horrible physical torture that cancer can do to human beings. Let God take him home so he can soar in glory.
Thank you for the update. This family is the definition of class. Such a Beautiful family!! The positivity and faith you all have is absolutely a breath of fresh air in this chaotic world. We love you Dr Dan. We will see you on the other side. I found him on you tube and fell in love with his wonderful soul. Then I found out he is from Austin. I felt even more fond of him because i lived in Austin and it feels like home to me. Then I found his love for cats. We shared the same love. Until we meet again. Your sister in Christ. You will be greatly missed ❤ you Panda Family
It is no wonder that Dan has a younger like you John. Same DNA, compassion, great looks, heart, smarts, dignity, leadership. Shoutout to Panda Momma and Poppa for creating such wonderful family. We need more families like that on earth. Dan thank you brother. We are of same age and you have taught me so much past 8 months I’ve been watching and connecting with you. Thank you. From Korea.
Dr. Dan stole our hearts and we have prayed for him, loved him, and wished we could make him well. It is obvious he has a wonderful family too. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Hug Dan for us all….his Panda Family. ❤️🙏
I hope that one day someone builds Dan his cabin in the woods and that his family can spend weekends and hoilidays there celebrating life for future generations.
He accomplished so much in his short life then most people who live to a ripe old age. The world is so much better bc Dr Dan shared his LOVE ❤️ of other people. You can let go sweetheart, Heaven is waiting to embrace your beautiful soul. 😢❤😢❤
Romans 5:12 "That is why, just as through one man (ADAM) sin entered into the world and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because they had all sinned." This is why we die. Please read the Bible carefully.
Brother Brockmann mentioned Dr. Dan looking upward. My mom did that too a couple days before she passed. And she kept reaching out (seemingly toward something) with her arm(s). I don’t know what kind of biological phenomenon that could be but, I’d like to think that it was someone she loved and who loved her coming to pick her up. She also kept repeating “papa” in our native language, my brother and I initially thought she was referring to our father/her husband, but she still called out even in his presence and reached toward something above her, wide eyed. So maybe… hopefully.. it was my late grandpops welcoming his beloved little girl.🥲 What do y’all think? Anyone else seen something similar?
@@shopz3235 my grandmother did the same before her transition ❤ what happens when they transition from this life to eternal life, they see people they love and they get this feeling of peace and unconditional love and when they are ready their love ones spirits help with the transition 💗
@@shopz3235my dear daddy did that, and would also be talking to me, very weak and he almost sat up, looking to the right side of the room, as if watching someone. Then later that evening he slept, but told me the next day that his sweet Mom came to visit him…..he was gone within 24 hours. I feel he was seeing through the veil, and he wanted to go there. He went to Jesus
I absolutely hate hear that Dr. Dan isn't doing well. But what a beautiful family. He is very blessed in many ways, sending love to all of you and to the panda fam. ❤🐼🙏
Life is so unfair, We have to live for today as none of us no what tomorrow brings. John Doctor Dan a amazing person and both you and your parents should be so proud of him. Many of us around the world have shed many tears and our love goes out to Doctor Dan and the whole family. Steve ( LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM )
Do not feel burdened to us, we received the gift of Dan's presence (virtual), and his extremely positive and inspirational thoughts/ideas and demeanour. The Bockmann family seem to be such kind people. My Dad has terminal cancer (stage 4 lung cancer) and Dr. Dan showed me to face this with strength, stoicism, kindness, empathy, and a drive to help my Dad in any way that i can. Dr. Bockmann is a hero, a fighter, and a true inspiration. I am wishing the Bockmann family peace during this very, very difficult time. Sending you love from canada
Thank you John for having this conversation with the Dr. Dan community. Thank you Doc Dan, for talking directly to my son, when he wrote to you, because I was too shy to, and told you how I was just diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. That was such a blessing to witness your kind words to my son. And all of the people here, over and over, every day, you all just seem to have the most comforting things to say, to the Doc, but for the rest of us too. I will forever consider Dr. Dan one of the most special people i have ever "known", And yes John, this is an incredible phenomenon, how your brother with his special nature, became a catalyst for this incredible expression of love from our Panda family to your family. What wonderful people! Bless you all!
May Dr. Dan experience the presence of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit as you and your parents shepherd him home to his eternal rest. He leaves this world a better place. Love to all of you. 💕🙏
I took care of my beautiful wife as she went through this same debilitating process a year and a half ago. I know the pain, the love, and the understanding that we be there for them always. “For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8. Much love to Dan and your family. ❤️🙏🏻
I was not in the hospice the day my father died.The day before I was ,but at moment of his death I was not by his side.I will regret it until the day I die.If you can,stay with him til the end,brushing his hair and speaking to him you will have no future regrets and your brother would feel so comforted with all of his family at his bedside.May God spare him from more suffering.
He’s a great guy … I will always remember him saying “look for the good stuff in life “ … I loved that he always focused on the “little things “ and reminded us that they are really the best part of life
I lost my mum only last week due to bowel cancer. She was 96 and lived a full life and decided against treatment. She was cared for by us with help but the last 5 weeks were very stressful i cant lie, but watching dr dan and his positivity and beautiful soul was such an uplifting presence. Sending love and virtual hugs from australia 🇦🇺xx
@@texan903 i know how lucky i have been to have had my dear mum for so long but having to say goodbye is going to be hard. Im hoping she is now with her parents and my dad but i know she isnt suffering anymore. She was stoic right until the end 💜💜
John: Retired Army reservist here, married to a retired active duty Army CRNA medical provider. We have been following Dr. Dan's journey and we are so grateful for your video update. My husband is a stage three rectal cancer survivor (2 years post-surgery) along the same timeline as Dr. Dan's. Dan's videos helped us so much along the way and our hearts hurt for Dan and for what he and your family are going through. We wish you and your family and Dan great peace during this very difficult transition. Sending lots of love his, your, and your family's way and wishing Dan a pain-free, anxiety-free, peaceful final phase of this transition. Safe travels back to your duty station. Thank you again for the live update.
I know this must be so hard for Dan, you and all his family & friends. I wish you could stay, he does seem close & transitioning. Sending blessings & love ❤️ for you all. Your parents will need your supportmore than ever.
John- as a retired music teacher, I am so happy that you thought to sing to Dan. Music seems to reach down into one’s innermost being and give comfort. Your songs to him have been a special gift.❤
Wow, your personality is so amazingly awesome ( and you smile a lot!) and you speak so incredibly well. Love listening to you. You are just as lovable as Dr. Dan, and you're such a loving little brother. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ And your mom is always so gracious. What a wonderful and beautiful family! Sending lots and lots of love to your family. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Just crying. What a wonderful family you all are and I love that you came on here to keep us all updated with how he’s doing and how the family is doing. Thank you. Bless you.
Don't feel a heavy burden...please don't cry. Just look after yourselves and once in a while come online and say hello once you all begin the healing process ❤
I lost my husband 8 months ago through cancer and my brother 3 weeks ago; I know the turmoil, stress, and loss associated with the illness. Keeping Dan in my prayers and you all in my thoughts.
I couldn’t be sadder, even if I personally knew him. He has touched me so deeply. What an incredible brother and son you are, John!!❤. At times, life is more than we can bear.
My brother has brain cancer and I have found a lot of comfort in the openness in which Dan has shared his experience. I am glad to hear from you, his sibling. I hope you feel peace and love from this community.
I just don’t understand how these people that are so amazing, and have so much to offer to others get cut down in their prime like this and have to suffer so much. He truly is a special human. Much love to him. ❤
@@dalhousiekid I know… lost Dad at 55 to pancreatic and Mum has had it twice. Just amazes me how selfless and positive some can be in their last days. Always the best people.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Dr. Dan is so loved. It's amazing how much you look like him and have his same mannerisms. I thought he would beat this, but God has a plan for each of us. Let him know his fans love him and know He is in God's hands. It's so precious that you have been there doing all the things you have done for him. I am sure he knows you love him dearly.
What a sweet brother! Blessings in Dr. Dan's transition to his final home! "Non-verbal" cues! Yes. So important to recognize. The night my grandmother passed, my mom and I had washed her hair, and while washing she started snoring. It was so sweet. She was calm and at peace.
