A Sad Point in My Life
 

I have not told anyone on GC except two people.

My Father Suddenly passed Wed.

I have been in a funk since then.

He lived for 87 + years mostly full of life except for the last Seven when My Mother passed away.

I am not sure what to do as it is hard anytime one loses someone so close.

I just really needed to pass this on to some of what I consider Friends.

Tom, please accept my sympathy on the loss of your father. I don't care how old someone is, the loss of a parent is a stunning blow. Please take care of yourself, and remember that YOU count, amidst the trappings of the funeral. (((((((Tom))))))))

Hope you can get through this alright - I was in a stupor for weeks when my own daddy died. God bless you!!

Tom, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts....

Tom,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts.

-w

Tom,
I am so very sorry to hear of your father's death. I will pray for him and for you that he have the fullness of light and joy in the life to come and that you have comfort in the knowledge that he is with his beloved wife your Mother in the presense of our Father in heaven.
With your permission I will ask my Anglican priest friend to offer a sung Eucharist for him and my Jesuit friend to offer his Mass this Sunday for him.
"Eternal joy and fulfillment grant unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul with the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, amen."
Benedictus benedicat.
Peter

Tom, I am so sorry. God Bless you and your family {{{hugs}}}

tom, i am so sorry to learn of your father's passing.please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. peace to you. lisa

Tom, my sincerest condolences.

I'm so sorry Tom.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time - I'm truly sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss...good thoughts and *hugs* to you, Brother.

I'm so sorry, Tom.

Tom i am so sorry for your loss. My beloved grandmother passed suddenly 3 weeks ago from a brain bleed stroke and my mother says( she is the only child) you get thru it moment by moment hr by hr and little bit it gets easier My thoughts and prayers ar e with you

Tom, I am so sorry for your loss and the pain that you may be feeling right now.

God bless you

{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}

Tom,

I'm sad that you're sad. Hang in there.

sorry to hear that Tom. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sending good vibes to you and your family Tom. Hope you're alright brother.

I'm so sorry for loss Tom. You and your family will be in my prayers.

So sorry to hear about your loss, Tom.

I'm so sorry, Tom.

Tom, I'm so very sorry. God bless you and your family....

I'm so sorry about your father, Tom. I'm praying for you and your family.

Tom, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sorry Tom. I need to get to Ohio and see my Dad. I didn't do that in time when my Mom died.

Maybe a good reminder for all who are far away from home.

Damn tom, I am sorry to hear about your dad. There are many of us on here who have been down the road you've been on. My last year as an undergrad, five of the active brothers lost their dads. I saw what a hard time it was for them. They relied a lot on the brothers to get them through. I'd suggest you do that as well. Count on the people important in your life to get you through.

We're all here for you.

PS: I tried to call you but didnt get an answer. If you have some free time and want to talk, you have my number. I'll have my phone with me and on all weekend.

Tom, I am so very sorry.


.....Kelly :(

Tom, I'm so sorry to hear the news. Thinking of you and your family.

Tom..sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad and mom within a month of each other.

As the others say, you take one hour at a time..sometimes minute by minute.

Know that there are people who you've never actually met that really care for you.

Lynn

(((((((((((Tom))))))))))))

*hugs* I will say a prayer for your family.

I am sorry to hear that, Tom. If you need to talk, I am here.

Tom - I'm so sorry for your loss. ***hug***

Hi Tom:

I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I lost my father more than 12 years ago to lung cancer. It was a long and very painful death... so when he passed away, we were relieved he was finally out of pain.

Since we had been expecting his death for so long, and had been nursing him at home... we were so busy trying to keep him comfortable and out of pain, and tending to his basic needs, that none of this really sunk in... until six months after his death.

Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. I would never see my dad again. I was at the stage you are at right now. It is very, very difficult. You are feeling very sad, in disbelief, feeling helpless, and maybe even angry.

But, Tom... as hard as it is to believe, your hurt and sorrow will slowly be replaced by warm and loving memories of him. You probably don't believe me now, but you will see.

After you go through this very deep and difficult mourning period, you will then realize that you have your dad with you everyday. He is in your heart... and as long as you remember him, he lives on inside of you! Instead of crying whenever you think of him, you'll smile-- when you remember special moments.

Take as long as you need to grieve, because for each person, it's different. What you're feeling is normal--but don't worry, it gets better. It really does.

<sending you a big, warm cyberhug!>

I'm sorry as well. Your family will be in my thoughts.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

My dad died 8 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dee

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Tom,
My sincerest condolences.

Tom, You have my deepest sympathies. God bless you and your family. My God's Love provide comfort and help during these times. Know that you have MANY people in RL and on GC who care.
<sympathy>
Silver