Sad update

Kathyl, dear, I am so very, very sorry. You and your family are in my prayers that your broken hearts may heal soon and the happy memories of your father will bring you comfort.

Hugs,

Leslie

Prayers for you and yours.......

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I'm so sorry for your loss. How wonderful that you had a father who was "one of the good guys." He must have been proud of you and honored by your love.

Gentle Hugs, Sunny

Kathyl,

I'm so sorry to hear this, but I'm so glad you had the opportunity to spend some time with him recently. That's a time you'll treasure, even though he wasn't his normal self.

From the little bit you've told us, it sounds like he was a terrific guy and you'll have some good memories to help you through this pain.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Kathyl}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for your kind words Leslie. I do appreciate it.

Thanks so much.

I feel your hugs and the calm of your kind words. Thanks.

Thank you so much Louise. I am so very very glad I got down to see him last month. Time can slip away so fast that we can miss those opportunities and then have regrets. I remember our last hug and "I love you" and I'm glad it was at home at the kitchen counter rather than in a hospice bed. And I feel guilty about it since my brother and mother had to endure the past couple of days without me. I'll be heading back soon for those final ceremonial goodbyes. I'm a weeper....so I'm dreading it. But we'll make it through.

Thank you Di.

So very sorry for your loss Kathyl - you have wonderful memories to hold on to. There's nothing wrong with tears.

Sharon (N.B.)

My prayers and loving thoughts to you and your family.

Di Vic Aust

So sorry, Kathy! Prayers and hugs and comforting thoughts on the way.

Thanks Carolyn. It helps.

Kathy I am so very sorry. Although my dad died back in 1982 I can still remember how much it hurt. Please take care of yourself. (((HUGS)))

GrammyKathy

Kathyl that really touched me. I remember before my brother's funeral service I had such a difficult time trying to decide whether to put on mascara or not- would it be 'safe' to wear it or would I burst into tears and have black streaks all over my face. It seemed to be such a monumental decision that day and seems so silly now. Go ahead and cry- it's healing and you needn't feel embarrassed by honest emotions powered by a great loss and a deep love. The world just lost a wonderful man- he deserves some tears. And you must give yourself permission to mourn him in whatever form it takes.

Hugs 'n hugs 'n hugs,

Leslie

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OMG, I am so sorry, Kathy!!!! I know it's not worth much, but you and your family are in our prayers. If there's ANYTHING I can do, please don't hesitate for even a second to let me know ....

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And Leslie's absolutely right ... you cry all you want, need and feel like. If anyone has the right to be weepy, it's you, Sweetie.You better believe that when my Gramma died, I cried for hours & hours & hours. If I was "allowed" to cry like that over my Gramma, you can cry even harder if you need to, over your Daddy.

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Big warm, gentle quilty hugs, Connie

Thanks Kathy. I appreciate your thoughts.

Yeah, no mascara for me! Even on a dry day it's all over my face! ;-)