Lost My Dad

Connie- I am so sorry to hear about your father.  After losing some close to me, I chose to look at life as a very short period of time and the after life as infinity.  Our time on earth is but a blink of an eye compared to that.

Connie --- so sorry about your Dad.  I have lost both my parents and it is never easy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Connie:  This is my first stop by your blog, but nonetheless, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death.  I lost mine about 13 years ago.  I know that phone call.  My thoughts are with you and your family.

Connie - I too found your blog through JL and stopped by to offer my sympathies.  That phone call is a hard one and I hope the days ahead will be cushioned by your loved ones.  Take care. 

Connie

I am so sorry for your loss....May you continue to know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many of the ActiveRain community; may you be reminded of the good times and wonderful memories of a life well lived.

Love Peace & Prayers

Pat McGuire

BS-Accounting; Associate Broker; ABR; E-Pro; CDPE

Dear Connie, we all have been there and will be again, like you sad and with fond memories left to live with, my heart goes out to you and I will have you in my prayers specially today. Time will heal your wounds and you will be fine soon. Love and Peace to you and yours.

Antonio

Connie, it is always hard to lose a loved one.  So sorry for your loss.  I've been lucky that my parents are still very young (not that old age is the only way to go, but we can hope).  It would have been ideal if the arrangements were already made, but as with everything in life, you play with the cards you are dealt to the best of your ability.

Dear Lord, wrap your arms of love and comfort around our sister Connie and her family as they grieve the loss of their father and husband. Give them solace in knowing that You know what's best, and that he has passed from labor into rest, In Jesus' name, Amen.

Hi Connie,  I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.  Please take comfort in the times you had and the moments you shared and know in your heart that your father will truly always be with you in your heart and soul.

These times are far from easy and while we are all in our own ways, grieving with you, there's really nothing any of us can say to take away the pain you're feeling right now.   Just know that we do, indeed, feel for you and wish you all the best.

Connie - My condolances for your loss.  Rest assured, while your father's physical body may have deteriorated, the time will come when you see him again and when you do, he'll be as he was when he was the happiest and healthiest.  Thank you for your post.

I am glad you know that he has removed the sting of death.  But it still hurts.  There was a series of loss in our family some years back all close together that my grandmother referred to as "The years of Death."  As I write this I have prayed that the one who has removed the sting of death will overwhelm you with his peace and presence today. 

Dear Connie - My heart goes out to you and your family.  I, too am glad I can say, "O death where is your sting, O grave where is your victory".  I pray for your family as you go through this difficult time.

Dear Connie - I'd like to express my sympathy for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Connie, May God bless you and be with you through this very difficult time for your family. Please know that our prayers and sympathies are with you.

Connie - sorry to hear of your loss.  It is difficult, no matter the age. I still think of my lost ones -- and while it is less sharp in the later years, it still is a sadness to bear.  I will be thinking of you.

Sorry to hear of your loss, and it is never easy.I lost my Dad 20 years ago and I still miss him very much, we were very close.

Connie I am very saddened by the loss of your father. I am always at a loss for words in situations such as this but please know I am truly sorry.

Dear Connie,

Wishing you peace and warm memories.

Connie - may God bless you and your family and give you the strength to cherish the memories.

Connie, My call came at 3:12 a.m., and after being the primary care taker of my mother for 10 years and knowing she was failing more each day it was a horrible time. We had talked about arrangments and she was ADAMENT that no one was to stand around her and cry, she wanted to be creamated and had specific requests for the remains-which we honored. It's only my sister and I, and we were together for several days crying, laughing, and remembering a most magnificent woman. I don't know if she knew it would be but her request was perfect for our family. I commend you and your son for your conversation and handeling of a tough topic. This is far to important of topic to be treated so standoffish as it is. Sorry this got so long~have a great day.