Sad update

(((Hugs))) My father was never much of a talker, but now that he's gone, I hear his voice sometimes. It makes me smile. Roberta in D

"KJ" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:4vm6j.222978$Xa3.164493@attbi_s22...

Mine wasn't either Roberta. Thanks for the hugs....I'll keep an ear out for my dad's voice. :-)

Kathyl, I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing one's father is very painful, I know, and I hope that soon you will be able to remember more of the good times than the pain of his loss.

Piggybacking here: My Wings are on their way

Butterfly

Pati, My Wings are on their way. Sometimes anniversaries are harder,just try to remember and dwell on the "good happy memories' today

Butterfly

Linda PATCHogue, NY

Anniversaries are hard. Especially since Christmas was my dad's favorite holiday. Makes the whole season difficult. sigh.

I really need to figure out what I am doing for gifts this year.........

Pati, > Pati,

Thanks Butterfly.

Thanks so much Linda.

Sending hugs and prayerful thoughts to you and your family.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Pati)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))

On the anniversary of my FIL's death (July of last year) we were in "luck" - a local group was settin' up a local Vet's memorial and we were able to buy a "brick" with his name engraved on it. My hubby and his dad were VERY close (the sweet man raised him, alone, after he and my MIL divorced over 30 years ago) and that small gesture (it was a "surprise" for my hubby - he actually cried at the dedication) made my hubby feel so much better. It was one more way that he was able to celebrate his father's life.

Is there anything similar that you could do? What was one of your dad's favorite hobbies or interests? If he was a gardener, you could have a tree planted in his name ... or if he loved animals and was a humanitarian, you could donate a heifer or some chickens to a small poverished village ...

Doing so might not only help you feel less lost this Christmas, but you'd also be able to celebrate his life with others, help others in need, AND give a gift to the entire family.

Hugs to you!!! Connie

My Dad's HB was on the 18th. Every Christmas we celebrated his HB right after dinner, then Santa came for the little ones. When I was little,but old enuf to remember, Mom gave him a surprise HB party . His boss had him work until noon so Mom had time to get everything out--and ppl come over before he got back home. Fortunately the weather co-operated (Northern MI can be pretty snowy and icy that time of year.) Dad wasn't much of a 'party-goer' but he sure enjoyed that one :)

Butterfly (thanks for bringing back the happy memory, Pati)

My Dad's HB was on the 18th. Every Christmas we celebrated his HB right after dinner, then Santa came for the little ones. When I was little,but old enuf to remember, Mom gave him a surprise HB party . His boss had him work until noon so Mom had time to get everything out--and ppl come over before he got back home. Fortunately the weather co-operated (Northern MI can be pretty snowy and icy that time of year.) Dad wasn't much of a 'party-goer' but he sure enjoyed that one :)

Butterfly (thanks for bringing back the happy memory, Pati)

Oh Kathyl, I just got home from a trip to Chicago and read your sad news. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending all my hugs and prayers to you. They won't take his place and aren't intended to. They are just for your comfort and love. Because I care.

Karen, Queen of Squishies _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ music is all around us, all you have to do is listen

So sorry KJ......... many blessings to you and your family at this sad time.

Patti in Seattle

Thanks Karen...Your hugs and prayers are greatly appreciated.

Thank you Bonnie.

Thanks Patti.