My dad has passed UPDATE page 7 #94

[Disney_1derland]

I'm sorry for your loss

 

[Keli]

It's just so hard to lose a parent. We just never seem ready for it. I'm really sorry for your loss.

 

[Minniespal]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Rella Bella]

So sorry to hear of your loss, Gail.
Today would have been my Dad's 77th birthday...
lost him 3 years ago... still miss him everyday.
It never goes away but it does get a little easier to bear.
You'll be in my prayers.

 

[gshanny]

Sorry you lost your father.

 

[Lynn CC]

I'm so sorry you lost your Dad Gail, I remember when my Dad died I felt like the whole world was just going on but I wasn't, my world just stopped. I guess after this week you just have to pick yourself up, you'll need the rest at Disney even if you sit around and relax, it will keep your mind occupied if nothing else.
I'm don't really have much to add that everyone else hasn't already said, except I feel your pain too, so know that your not alone.

 

[Louise-Montreal]

You, your family and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[TENIA66]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Will be praying for peace to Jesus for you and yours.

 

[Snowysmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a nice, caring father.

 

[Jeanny]

my dad's been gone for almost 4 years and I still miss him terribly.

 

[nativetxn]

I'm so very sorry. It is heartbreaking to lose a parent. I know because I've lost both of mine.

We are here for you if you need to talk, and we care a lot.

I'm all teary now. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[MicMin]

So very sorry for your loss.

 

[TammiMcMan]

Gail I'm very sorry. We just buried my dad alongside my mother a few weeks ago and I completely understand the range of emotions you are going through. My dad and I also shared the joke that when he passed he'd arrive on my doorstep C.O.D. Well, he actually did, but that's a whole nother story.

Part of your decision to cancel the Disney trip might depend on what your dad's final wishes were. My dad's request were for a cremation and graveside service with immediate family only. Due to the cremation, it did take us a while to get him back so to speak. I'd suggest that you take it one day at a time. Find out what the funeral home availability is, church, cemetary, etc. Realistically, this could all be accomplished by Thursday or Friday. It may be better to go on the vacation, than have to try and re-arrange tickets and accomodations while making funeral arrangements.

I feel my parents with me when I need them and if you look inside your heart and listen to your inner voice, you'll know what to do and be at peace with it. Speaking as a parent, if something were to happen to me, I would still want my kids to go on with their plans. It would give me great pleasure to watch them from above as they were enjoying a trip to someplace that holds very special memories for us as a family.

Take care of yourself and I'm just north of Boston, so if there's anything that I can do for you, please let me know.

 

[drakethib]

Yesterday my dad passed away. I have been up since 4am, even my 2 tylenol PMs did not help me to sleep the whole night. I am suppose to be leaving on the Oct 31 for Disney but I dont want to go, everyone tells me I am going to need that after this week. I am going with my brother to the funeral home and making all the arangements. My father was my rock, when my mother passed away 8 years ago he helped me through my seperation, divorce and lifes problems in general for a single mom, homeowner
My father always picked me up when I was down. I know I have to go on and I will but damn, I want him back. Not because he was my father but because he was a great man to everyone and yes, it was my dad. I just keep repeating what he said to me " I Think the end is almost here ( me and him had this little sick joke between us that he would warn me before he was going to leave me) but yesterday he left. I'll stop rambling, I'll get through it like the rest of the world but when it is your parent you think your the only onthat goes through this , not selfish saying that just I fell that way.

I am sorry to hear this.

Our prayers are with you and yours.

 

[geffric]

GailT I am sorry for you loss. My Dad passed away on wednesday this week, so the pain of the loss is very fresh and deep. It sounds like you father was a wonderful person and his life was good and a positive example for you.


As for your trip, I came to a different decison, my dad, oldest son and I were going to the Epcot F&W festival in November. My dad loved to try different food and it was going to be a first experieince for all of us. My son and I am going to still go. I know that my dad's spirit will be with us, we will toast his life and plan to enjoy the entire experience for him, knowing that he will be with us the entire time.

 

[Jockaroo]

Gail, I am sorry for your tremendous loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

Geffric, I also wanted to send you my condolences as well. Prayers to you all.

 

[tiggerlover]

I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. {{{{HUGS}}}}

My dad passed away this summer and it was the hardest thing I have ever experienced in my life. I remember thinking how surreal it all was and how life for everyone else that day was just a normal day when my family was dealing with the most awful thing in the world. As for your trip, I wouldn't make any decisions right now. Get through making all of your dads arrangements and as it gets closer to your trip you can evaluate how you feel. If you feel up to it, you should go. If you don't, then don't go.

My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.

 

[Pop Daddy]

hey

 

[Tony-NJ]

Gail - I'm so sorry! Never ever easy to lose someone you love.

 

[Pooh's Pal]

I am so sorry for your loss!