My Father
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Was a great great guy. He was often described by his friends as "elegant," but he also had a tremendous sense of fun.
I find it very hard to sum up his life.
Was a great great guy. He was often described by his friends as "elegant," but he also had a tremendous sense of fun.
I find it very hard to sum up his life.
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-wassamatta_u
Susan and Frank/Grumpy Grinch
-AG
The Dread Pirate Queen,
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gf
Buggylou
Eclipse
SJ Honey Bunny
It's nice to know that he had good care in several forms before he died, he was clean, warm and fed, he got to live a long and colorful life, and produced a family...and that is more than most people can say. And had some pretty interesting "adventures" during the war, as well. He had to be smart and strong to survive what millions of others did not.
Good survival genes in the Lazar family, eh?
I hope you can go to the funeral if you are able to, and if not, you did go and spent time with him and the othersaround him while he was able to appreciate it.
Take one day at a time and it will become easier.
I've buried both my parents and it does get easier over time. Make sure you do NOT neglect yourself in your mourning. You've been too sick lately, and cannot ignore your responsibilities to yourself. This will make more sense to you later, if it doesnt now.
Thinking of you and Robb- Annalisa and Gary
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Knowing it's coming doesn't make it any easier. Big hugs and prayers to you and yours. Let your memories bring you comfort.
Marmalade
lots of love,
Jennie, Dave, Cole & Rae
~~Doublesaj & Old Blue~~
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. I have enjoyed reading about your special moments with your dad from older posts over the years.
Your hurt is an indication of how much you cared for him and, though you will always miss him, it will diminish. Once the pain lessens, the joy of those special memories will pour forth, and sustain you.
xoxoxo
Mark & Sue
Connfederate
I am sorry to hear about his passing, I know that it is difficult.
In this society we do not learn how to grieve, and sometimes it can be surprising what form our grief takes.
Your father has moved on to his next adventure leaving a hole in your life.
You can fill that dad-shaped hole. It only takes time and sweet memories.
I wish for you strength and peace in your sorrow.
Ki
Spiralseekers
Lli
Stacey
(WyndRyders)
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know it sounds like a cliche right now, but time really does heal. The pain fades, but the love remains. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
PBandJ
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Death is so much worse on the living than the deceased. Even though you try to focus on how the person is in a better place, the pain from missing that person is pure agony. Hang onto the memories to get you through. Someday soon, you'll find him in the most obscure places and you'll smile knowing he's around you still.
Take care,
Syndee
-D
Cristina: "There's a club. The Dead Dads Club. And you can't be in it until you're in it. You can try to understand, you can sympathize. But until you feel that loss... My dad died when I was nine. George, I'm really sorry you had to join the club."
George: "I... I don't know how to exist in a world where my dad doesn't."
Cristina: "Yeah, that never really changes."
I'm a member of the Dead Dad's Club (when I was 33) and the Dead Mom's Club (when I was 19).
I'm 48 now, and I still miss them both.
Create in some way -- it can help and you are so creative. Take pictures, paint something, plant something, do something positive and creative with your immediate grief. It does help.
My prayers are with you.
...I know this has been a long hard haul for all of you and I can't imagine all the gamut of emotions you're cycling through at the moment, particularly with everything else going on...But, Life is such a beautiful thing and everything you've posted and shared about your Dad shows that he was a man who loved all the beautiful small, glorious pleasures of life. He paid attention. A rare thing these days, except that it is also so very, very clear that he lives on in and through you and your art and love and attention and way of seeing and being in the world. The world is a better place for your presence and I thank your Dad for bringing you into it and instilling so much of what is wonderful about you. He was a special man - that is clear. And you are a special woman and I love you and am here for you whenever you want for whatever you want - a laugh, a cry, a silly a silly chat, a visit. I am keeping you in my heart right now - and always. xo Gina
My deepest sympathy,
Cindy Croot