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| Joey |
Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 8:11:39 PM
As some of you know, my Dad has been ill for awhile. I put a longer post on the Hogs and Quiches forum but I wanted to let people know that my Dad died peacefully yesterday after seeing my DD, SIL, and his 2 great-grand-daughters for 4 days over New Years.
Thank you so much to all of you who have walked this difficult journey with me. Your prayers, thoughts and support have meant so much to me. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| marlee |
Posted - Feb 10 2012 : 6:04:09 PM
Joey I know what you are going through.I lost my dad in 2005, and it was so hard for me it took me a year and a half before I could actually talk about my dad and not burst into tears. Then it started getting easier and then I just began to think of the good times and precious memories.So take your and if it takes awhile so be it. And tell everybody else your not ready to deal with other things right now.
I will pray for comfort for you.
Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
| CCChristen |
Posted - Feb 10 2012 : 4:47:55 PM
I am so sorry, I lost my dad when I was young and its hard. Family is everything at this time. Remember the good times.
Keep your Head up.
Line Shack Farmgirl #1570
Cynthia |
| prayin granny |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 01:11:43 AM
Joey,
I am so sorry! Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!
Blessings,
Linda |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 07:17:43 AM
Lori is so right--grieving really has no schedule. When my father passed, I was 19 years old, and I had such a terrible time with all of it. Bitter that he passed thousands of miles away from home, bitter that all his relatives came up to see "what they could get", and just so very sad. Sad for losing my father before he would ever see me married, hold his grandchild...all of it. And it was amazing how many people think you can just get back on the horse and get back to normal. Now, I'm not saying that routine can't be a good thing--otherwise, I might not have gotten out of bed had I not had 2 cats that wouldn't let me forget their meals, but you take the time you need and it's not wrong to say, "Hey kiddo, I don't feel like looking for new cars, alright? Not today, maybe tommorrow..." And all the other stuff CAN wait, really, until you feel more up to handling it.
Take care of you, because noone else will!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 06:56:13 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn in IL |
| crafter |
Posted - Jan 27 2012 : 06:38:16 AM
Joey my heart breaks for you- grieving has no schedule. When you need a hour or day or maybe longer- take it! It isn't easy- never will be. Just know we are ALWAYS here for you!! Please know that I am sending a big hug to you.
Lori |
| JThomp |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 6:36:29 PM
Joey, I'm a little late seeing this but want to say I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom this past August so my heart and my prayers are with you.
FarmGirl Sister#2904
"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here." The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd |
| Joey |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 3:47:55 PM
Thank you to all of you, my sisters, for your love and support thru my Dads death. As I reread your words, I have tears streaming down my face for your acceptance and love to me. The memorial services are over and I am home again. I am amazed at how many people think I should be "over" this now, 3 weeks later. My brother wants to talk about the taxes, my aunt wants to talk about her sisters illness, my Dh wants to talk about moving, and my daughter wants me to look at new cars!!! I just want 1 day (or many days) to greive and cry and deal with how I will never see my Dad again. I know everyone greives at their own time but REALLY!! I have told them all to leave me alone for awhile. SOOOOOOOOOO, I can't tell you how really, really good it feels to come here to this forum and find friends, support, love and acceptance. I am so tired! All of your kind words hold me up. My best girlfriend sent a card that said "Our parents didn't need to be perfect for us to miss them." That was perfect for my heart because my relationship with my parents was "iffy" and I have never been "good enough." Any way, I miss him and haven't quite gotten it yet that I will never see him again. I am so blessed that I was there when he died. I know he loved me and I loved him and in the end that is what matters-love. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| annemary |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 6:56:01 PM
Dear Joey,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I don't know if you're familiar with the Curly Girl, but I recently saw this quote on one of her cards, "We will never be the same as we were before this loss, but ever so much better for having had something so great to lose." Your dad is forever your shining star. You are in my thoughts, dear sister. *Farmgirl hugs*
~Anne
#763 |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 5:57:31 PM
I have heard it said that one's willingness to stand and participate in life, while facing death and the good-byes it brings to one's lifetime, is the greatest honor one can offer to those who go before us to the other side. That you and your brother are speaking the Eulogy is such a courageous way to demonstrate this participation. I'm just taking a moment to pause and feel a tremendous calm flood over me. When I listen deeply, I can hear John Mayer sing, "Say what you mean to say...even if your hands are shaking...and your voice is broken..do it with your heart wide open!" I know this is EXACTLY what you will do tomorrow. You are, afterall, your father's daughter! I send you my blessings, my love and my light..always, ~julia hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com
www.about-aria.blogspot.com |
| queenmushroom |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 4:24:03 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs, prayers.
Lorie
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
| Joey |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 12:20:52 PM
Thank you all for your support and your prayers. His 1st memorial service is tomorrow here in Florida. I just finished his Eulogy..so hard. I worry about my DH who was SO close to my Dad and for my brother who is in Maine-so far away. My brother and family will come next week to Phila for Dads 2nd memorial.
Julia, it doesn't take much to make me cry these days but I want you to know how very deeply your words touched my heart. I am in tears and so comforted by your kind words and the caring love from my farmgirl sisters.
Please keep me in prayer tomorrow as I deliver the Eulogys-1 from my brother and 1 from me. I want to do my dad proud. I am so grateful that I know he is in Heaven with my mother and the Lord. That brings me peace. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 10:51:56 AM
I am just coming to your journey. Although your dad's illness brought a journey, so, too, will his death. Watching the Mystery of death is something most of us are ill-equipped to face despite that all of us will in one way or another. It gives me a sense of calm knowing that your dad died peacefully..that many gathered around him to say good-bye. People who mattered to him. That part is absolutely divine.
To your new journey...your life without the physical presence of your dad..to his memory and to the new ones you are certain to make in his honor. My love and light are yours, ~julia hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com
www.about-aria.blogspot.com |
| tangledthreads |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 10:27:46 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. I am hoping the good memories will bring you comfort. I lost my mother to cancer 2 years ago, I am only now starting to 'live' again and trying to get on with things. So, just know the grieving process is different for everyone but it will be quite some time before the sun looks bright again. ((((hugs)))
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You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
Well behaved women rarely make history.
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| knead2garden |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 07:05:55 AM
So sorry for your loss.
~Ashley
#1677
"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum |
| buzzn bee |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 5:48:20 PM
Joey,
My heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that I am
keeping you very close in my heart and prayers. I pray that our
Heavenly Father will keep you in his loving arms and through him
you will find comfort and peace.
God Bless you and your family.
Hugs to you dear farmsister.
Debbie H
Buzzn Bee |
| texdane |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 2:08:38 PM
OH JOEY! I have not been on the forum the last few days. My dear, sweet friend, I am soo, soo sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a very blessed man to have such a daughter as you, as so very evident in your letters to me these recent months. I will be writing you! I wish we lived closer. I am sending you big hugs, and my prayers are with you. I am so sad at hearing the news.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
| Tea Lady |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 2:12:21 PM
Sending prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
| Acelady02 |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 1:11:19 PM
Joey I am so sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers for you and your family, we are all here for you if you just need to talk....hugs and love
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
http://ourgeorgiafarm.blogspot.com |
| Ruby V |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 12:54:51 PM
Joey - I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lost my father too, so I understand how you feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ruby ~ Sister #3597 |
| Joey |
Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 12:40:43 PM
Thank you all. I read your words and feel your prayers and it comforts my heart. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| Dusky Beauty |
Posted - Jan 05 2012 : 7:57:15 PM
Joann, I echo others' sentiments of sympathy. As you mourn keep fast to your "center". I've seen a lot of people "seem" to take a death of a parent OK, and then come apart at the seams. Lots of destructive behavior. Will be praying that you find comfort and peace in the passing.
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
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"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jan 05 2012 : 7:20:50 PM
joey i do not have words that have not been shared. your family is in my prayers and i'm hugging you close tonite.
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 05 2012 : 4:37:09 PM
Joey,
I'm so sorry to hear your news, but glad that family were able to spend time with him and he went peacefully. I've lost both of my parents and I understand that loss.
I'm praying for you and your family as you go through this!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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| Emily Anna |
Posted - Jan 05 2012 : 2:44:49 PM
Joey,
I am so sorry for your loss. So glad that his loved ones were able to spend time with him before he passed. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Emily |
