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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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 Posted - Dec 15 2014 : 12:56:21 PM
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This will be my first Christmas with out my Dad. I am trying to think of some special ways to honor him during the holiday. It is my hope that this will help me and my family during this emotional time. I wonder if you girls would have some ideas???
Sherone
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2014 : 2:07:49 PM
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Sherone, after my dad passed away, my family had a wonderful time talking about him and all the things he did on the farm, good things plus the plunders. It was refreshing and healing! Just a special time where we sat together in the living room in their house (my mom had passed away three years before my dad) and sharing . . . tears and laughter!
HUGS TO YOU!
CJ
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2014 : 2:32:25 PM
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Sherone - If I am not mistaken, you said your dad was a truck driver and a veteran. Is there a way to do something special for one or both of these individuals in memory of your dad? Is there a truck stop locally where long distance truckers stay overnight that you could bring a pie on Christmas? Or a VA hospital you could visit? Or a veteran cemetery? Our family has found that helping others helps to not just bless those we are helping, but is also a blessing to ourselves. Many (((hugs))) and much love to you and your family!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2014 : 2:32:26 PM
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Oh, sweet Sherone... This time of year can be especially difficult. I'm so sorry. One thing I do is try to find something special about the holiday that my loved ones and I enjoyed together, and continue the tradition, be it a special ornament or decoration, a special type of food, a special activity, etc. To me, it's also really important to share stories about our departed loved ones at the holidays. I don't want to ever forget them, and I want my son to "know" them and the joy they brought, even if he can't know them in person. Sharing the stories and traditions keeps the blessing of their precious love and who they were - and ARE! - alive through the generations. And I suspect that although we can't be "with" with them, somehow our loved ones are still around us, celebrating with us and loving us in spirit. Perhaps you would honor him best by asking everyone who loves your Dad to pull out their favorite photos of him and write down their favorite memories of him for you. Then throughout the upcoming year you could piece together a lovely keepsake scrapbook of your Dad to share with your family and friends at every Christmas to come!
Know that your Dad will always be with you, Sherone. You will "see" him in different ways now, especially in yourself. Nothing can ever really take him away from you. The most amazing thing is that you will always, always, always know and feel the warmth of his enduring love in your heart.
I will continue to pray for you, Sherone, especially at Christmas. God bless you, sister.
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2014 : 4:40:39 PM
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Sherone, I'm so sorry to hear that. This will be the first Christmas not having my dad and mom. My dad passed away back in March and my mom exactly one month later. I also lost my baby brother 7 years ago and my baby sister ten months after that. What I'm doing is thinking of all the good times I had with dad and mom. With my brother I made a scrapbook for my parents of my brother from birth til death. This helped me greatly. With my sister I planted a living tree sapling since she liked the earth and nature. Sherone you could have everyone write something special about your dad and then talk about it with each other. Hope it helps. Prayers are with you.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2014 : 7:04:32 PM
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Laurie... That is almost more than a person can bear... I just want to give you a big hug and sit with you to hear you reminisce about your loved ones - I bet you have wonderful stories and pictures to share! Love to you, sister.
Sherone, Girls - I will be thinking of you and praying for you!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 23 2014 : 8:37:55 PM
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Nini, Thanks so much for the warm hugs. I really needed that. It is hard.....but I need to be strong for the rest of my family. If we were closer I sure would love to share my fond memories. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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