Popular Post Jeanne Posted December 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Hey all, through all the thick and thin of my relationship with my father, you guys have always provided some good advice, compassion, comfort and assurance. For the past two days, I have gone up to visit with him and just read while he quietly leaves the world. Yesterday I talked to him for a long time and told him that I wanted him to have the Merriest Christmas....to drive his truck, ride a horse, dance.and play the mandolin again. Today at 2 this afternoon...he went to do that Thank you for seeing me through the rough times. Thank you for telling me how to wash garments...and how to still believe that there is life after this mortal sphere. For all the people that were waiting fro Dad to come...I would like to think that his little grand daughter came first. Anyway...very grateful that I ended up having some time with my father... Everyone hug a parent for me today, Love, Jeanne Edited December 21, 2017 by Jeanne 12 Link to comment
MorningStar Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss! <3 Link to comment
Jeanne Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, MorningStar said: Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss! <3 Thank you MorningStar. It is a loss..and yet that poor little body could not take it anymore..I will miss him...but so relieved that he is no longer struggling. Thank you again. 1 Link to comment
Tacenda Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Jeanne said: Hey all, through all the thick and thin of my relationship with my father, you guys have always provided some good advice, compassion, comfort and assurance. For the past two days, I have gone up to visit with him and just read while he quietly leaves the world. Yesterday I talked to him for a long time and told him that I wanted him to have the Merriest Christmas....to drive his truck, ride a horse, dance.and play the mandolin again. Today at 2 this afternoon...he went to do that Thank you for seeing me through the rough times. Thank you for telling me how to wash garments...and how to still believe that there is life after this mortal sphere. For all the people that were waiting fro Dad to come...I would like to think that his little grand daughter came first. Anyway...very grateful that I ended up having some time with my father... Everyone hug a parent for me today, Love, Jeanne What a blessing that you had that closure and you were such a respectful loving daughter through good times and bad. I hope that you have the support you need at this time for getting ready for his funeral etc. It's not easy losing a parent, I hope heaven is like you mention here, it's my hope my dad is doing what he loved too!! Link to comment
Jeanne Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Tacenda said: What a blessing that you had that closure and you were such a respectful loving daughter through good times and bad. I hope that you have the support you need at this time for getting ready for his funeral etc. It's not easy losing a parent, I hope heaven is like you mention here, it's my hope my dad is doing what he loved too!! Thank you so much. Link to comment
jkwilliams Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 18 hours ago, Jeanne said: Hey all, through all the thick and thin of my relationship with my father, you guys have always provided some good advice, compassion, comfort and assurance. For the past two days, I have gone up to visit with him and just read while he quietly leaves the world. Yesterday I talked to him for a long time and told him that I wanted him to have the Merriest Christmas....to drive his truck, ride a horse, dance.and play the mandolin again. Today at 2 this afternoon...he went to do that Thank you for seeing me through the rough times. Thank you for telling me how to wash garments...and how to still believe that there is life after this mortal sphere. For all the people that were waiting fro Dad to come...I would like to think that his little grand daughter came first. Anyway...very grateful that I ended up having some time with my father... Everyone hug a parent for me today, Love, Jeanne I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way to part with your dad. Best to you. 1 Link to comment
Jeanne Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, jkwilliams said: I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way to part with your dad. Best to you. Thank you...It was an honor to hold his hand in the end..best to you, too! 1 Link to comment
jkwilliams Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Just now, Jeanne said: Thank you...It was an honor to hold his hand in the end..best to you, too! My parents are 82 and 80, so I know it's just a matter of time. In the meantime, I am trying to get as much time as I can with them. 1 Link to comment
Jeanne Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, jkwilliams said: My parents are 82 and 80, so I know it's just a matter of time. In the meantime, I am trying to get as much time as I can with them. Wonderful...ask them for stories...when Dad was kind of loose with words..I found out all kinds of things about him that I did not know. His relationship with his own father helped me understand my relationship with him. Amazing..these people have so much to share. God bless you! Edited December 22, 2017 by Jeanne Link to comment
bsjkki Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I'm sorry for your loss. My mother is 82 and I dread the time she passes away. She lives far away and I know chances are, I will get a phone call. How nice that you could be there with him. 1 Link to comment
Okrahomer Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I’m sorry for your loss, Jeanne. May the Lord speak peace to you. Link to comment
Guest Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) 22 hours ago, Jeanne said: Hey all, through all the thick and thin of my relationship with my father, you guys have always provided some good advice, compassion, comfort and assurance. For the past two days, I have gone up to visit with him and just read while he quietly leaves the world. Yesterday I talked to him for a long time and told him that I wanted him to have the Merriest Christmas....to drive his truck, ride a horse, dance.and play the mandolin again. Today at 2 this afternoon...he went to do that Thank you for seeing me through the rough times. Thank you for telling me how to wash garments...and how to still believe that there is life after this mortal sphere. For all the people that were waiting fro Dad to come...I would like to think that his little grand daughter came first. Anyway...very grateful that I ended up having some time with my father... Everyone hug a parent for me today, Love, Jeanne Being with those you love, even those whom have caused pain, and God has given us the grace to forgive, is a Spiritual experience. Even in that pain, there is a certain joy that cannot be explained. I am so glad you were able to be there, during such a sacred moment. May God our Father bless you at this time, and he who is so willing to forgive all, do so for us all. I also pray that he gives you the strength to deal with the issues over the coming days. Edited December 22, 2017 by Bill "Papa" Lee 1 Link to comment
Jeanne Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 39 minutes ago, Bill "Papa" Lee said: Being with those you love, even those whom have caused pain, and God has given us the grace to forgive, is a Spiritual experience. Even in that pain, there is a certain joy that cannot be explained. I am so glad you were able to be there, during such a sacred moment. May God our Father bless you at this time, and he who is so willing to forgive all, do so for us all. I also pray that he gives you the strength to deal with the issues over the coming days. Beautiful thoughts PaPa ..thank you. 1 Link to comment
Jeanne Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Okrahomer said: I’m sorry for your loss, Jeanne. May the Lord speak peace to you. There is peace in knowing that my Dad is without pain and any pain that is within this realm in misunderstandings...I will let go. Thank you. 1 Link to comment
Garden Girl Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I'm so sorry Jeanne for your loss... but thankful you had some close time with him... GG 1 Link to comment
Jeanne Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Garden Girl said: I'm so sorry Jeanne for your loss... but thankful you had some close time with him... GG Me, too GG. There are things that matter and things that don't anymore.. I have learned so much from all of this. Link to comment
Rain Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I'm so sorry Jeanne. Glad you got to spend time with him. Hugs. 1 Link to comment
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