My first fathers day without him...it has been one rough day...

Karen, my father passed away July of last year.  I think of him all the time and today is the first year there are no hugs or kisses or "I love you's".  There are moments when I'm overcome with sadness.  I still talk to him everyday and know that he loves me because I love him and I believe that love doesn't disappear or die.   I've chosen to focus on his sense of humor, his laugh, his kindness and compassion.  I know that my father would want me to be happy when I remember him not sad.  I like to look at my dad's passing this way.  It's like walking out of a room...just because the people left in the room can't see you, doesn't mean that you don't exist.  You can still hear their chatter and laughter and chuckle with them even though they can't see or hear you.  My heart goes out to you.

Karen,

I'm so sorry for your recent loss. I wish you healing as you work through the process of grieving.

I appreciated you sharing how different families spent the day.

My children and I made Dutch Babies and natural turkey bacon and a huge fruit salad for their Dad this morning. And then we just finished a steak BBQ for him. Nice quiet day at home.

Take care!

Sorry for your loss.

My daughter gave her daddy a card she colored.  Then she painted and made him a picture. Then we went to the park and played in the Springs, cold water... but it was 100 degrees so the water felt good.  We went on a train ride around the park. We went to lunch.  And then played in the baby pool before bed.  We're all exhausted!

Thanks for reminding us all of the value of a Father and I am sorry for your loss. I have had a wonderful day with the daughters and wife that are just the greatest and you know I find it is the simpliest things that mean the most.

I'm sorry about your loss as well.  Life was very good for me today.  I had a great day.  I'm sorry about your loss again, but my day was one that I will never take for granted.

Hi Karen,

I'm glad you kept busy today and isn't it funny how we notice the simple things in other people's lives when we have such a void in our own?  I'm sorry about the loss of your father and I do hope that as time goes by, your heart will heal.  Remember, your memories of your wonderful father will last your lifetime.

Karen,

This breaks my heart. I remember going through this with you. I forgot about this day. Geez, I am so sorry. This is a good picture of you both. At the risk of sounding like a Hallmark card, the pain will fade with time and leave you with the good memories. Thank goodness for that!

Your Pal,

Terri

So sorry for your loss...It must have been a very difficult day, indeed.   Glad you have such wonderful memories to cherish.  It is a real tribute to your father's memory for you to remember him in this way on father's day.  Hold on to the good memories and know he is with you in spirit.

Karen,

I can't say I know how you feel because thank goodness my dad is still with us. Although, he lives across the country (WA state) I haven't seen him in 3 years. Thats' way too long, you never know when something may happen. You have your father's BEAUTIFUL blue eyes g/f!!!!

HUGS

NJ