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[LuvOrlando]

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[diesel]

Well my father died on May 17th of this year at the age of 82 so this will be my first Father's Day with out him and it's going to be very very sad. My husband and I always have a huge family BBQ for Father's Day so it feels really strange not planning and preparing for the party. But I'm sure in time I will think of Father's Day as a happy memory of great times with my father and family.

 

[disneynutcase]

Both of my parents have passed away. Even though my mom has been gone for 21 years, she was 58 when she passed away, Mother's day has been sad for me. And my dad has been gone for 7 years. DH and kids usually take me out for dinner on Mothers day and thats nice.

 

[2BOYMOM]

This will be the second Father's Day since my Dad passed away. It is very sad. I try to be cheerful for my husband since it's his day too.

My Mom passed away 19 years ago and I still find Mother's Day really sad. Plus since we have to celebrate it with my husband's Mom and she doesn't act like she really enjoys it. My Mom always had a blast on Mother's Day.

 

[sbell111]

I always feel a small pang of guilt around Father's Day because my dad and I are basically estranged and I cannot see our issues ever being resolved.

In previous years, Mother's Days have always been tough for my wife because we didn't (and apparently couldn't) have children. Since we are now expecting a baby in November, this past Mother's Day was actually really good for her.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

Mother's Day was really hard for me, I lost my mom last year.

 

[ringaswan]

isn't the day about Fathers/Dads?? it's not about you. if you're in a mood, whether it's positive or negative, those around you know it, even if you think they don't. don't kid yourself. celebrate the day with your husband and kids!!!!

 

[swald91]

Father's Day is a bit sad for me too, my dad passed away 10 years ago. My husband is a great father & we celebrate for him, but I do miss my dad. Mom's still here, turned 81 in March!

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[TnTsParty]

This year is going to be a sad one for Father's Day. I still have my dad but on April 30th my brother in law passed away suddenly (and it was his birthday no less) On May 28th my sister had their 2nd daughter. So I am sad for my 12 year old neice and my sister since he won't be here. Not sure what she has planned but I would like to spend the day with her so that they don't have to be alone. But then again me and my DH normally spend Sunday's with them anyway.

Oh well I hope everyone has a good Father's day no matter if we have a father here or not. Just be thankful for all the good dad's out there alive or not and let's celebrate them.

 

[4nana]

My dear Dad has been gone 6 yrs now , but I'm blessed to still celebrate with our kids for my DH and always try to make the best of it.

The first Father's Day w/o my Dad was the hardest, it's not easy to get over the loss of a loved one and something you've celebrated for 56 yrs. I take flowers or balloons to the cemetery w/my DH & Mom, also try to do an activity or make a dish I know Dad enjoyed. Sadly it took it's toll watching him suffer w/cancer off and on for 15 yrs., so it brings me some comfort to know he is resting peace with my lil brother, his parents, and their heavenly father.

Hugs & prayers to all those who've lost their dear Dad or won't be in contact for whatever reason. Godspeed

 

[Pin Wizard]

The days used to be sad. But it's been so many years that I just don't think about them, never mind acknowledge them. Yesterday I read somewhere that June 21 is Father's Day. I wouldn't have had a clue if I hadn't come across that. We rarely celebrate holidays.

 

[C.Ann]

My dad passed away in 1987 and I worshipped the very ground he walked on..

My DH passed away in January of 2005..

So yes - it's a sad time for me.. But - in order to make it a nice day, I'll help my DD and DGD do something special for my son-in-law and DD's FIL while they're up here to the lake for the weekend.. Kind of like taking lemons and making lemonade..

A year ago I probably would have sat around being miserable all day, but I have sinced learned that it's better for everyone (myself included) to do something productive and make the best out of a bad/sad situation rather than dwell on it.. It's still painful, but it's a lot easier this way..

 

[pandora174]

I can relate too. My mom passed 20 years ago & I still miss her like it was yesterday. I never knew my father so never got to experience that which makes me sad as well. DH's dad passed when he was 12 & he has his mom but she's well not all there. We celebrate for each other since we have DS so we try to make it extra special for each other but it's always a little bittersweet.

 

[crz4mm2]

I try to stay positive.

My Dad died in 94. I miss him every day. BUT, DH is here and his DF is here. soooo, we celebrate them!