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Family Matters:  My Dad passed away this morning  |
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peapodjane
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
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 Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 10:06:12 AM
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Condolences to you and your family Rebecca. You will be in my prayers.
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 10:54:58 AM
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Rebecca,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. What a blessed man your dad was to have so much love and understanding. Don't feel guilty - that's easy for me to say, isn't it? I was just telling my dh yesterday that I feel so guilty for not having visited my Grandma more when she was in the nursing facility. It was so hard, because she wouldn't talk. She was angry. So she'd wait until right when we were leaving and then start talking!!!
Anyway - You were very lucky to have your dad and I'm sure he understood. Hugs to you and your family.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 11:29:41 AM
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Rebecca, I'm so sorry. Please know that lots of FarmGirls are praying for you and your family. It's such a difficult time for you. I've learned through my losses that there is no easy way to get through the pain...no magic words...no special rituals. Just lean on those around you who can support you and support those you can. It's the pits. Saying a prayer for you...
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 12:14:01 PM
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Rebecca, I'm so sorry....Remember your farmgirls are here for you.
Be so thankful for the happy times and remember those with tears of hapiness, not sadness.
Big HUGS to you from me
~~Bridge's Boutique~~
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 12:22:47 PM
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Rebecca,
Such sad news, and its never easy, remember the good times and that will help get you through.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 12:41:55 PM
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| I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are showing the great legacy he has left behind with all of the nice things you have shared with us. Keep sharing his character with your children & those around you... he will live on in you & through you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! God Bless! |
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horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 3:53:32 PM
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My heart and prayers go out to you and yours. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Laura |
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Kelly43
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 4:59:05 PM
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Rebecca, prayers to you and your family, it is never easy. Now you have an extra special angel watching over you always. Remember now you can talk to him whenever you like. Please post pictures if you get the chance, we'd like to love him too, just like we love you!
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 7:24:57 PM
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Wishing you peace and comfort Rebecca. Big hugs and love, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am. |
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momto6
True Blue Farmgirl
134 Posts
Valerie
Goltry
OK
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2007 : 9:38:14 PM
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
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Norma
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Norma
Texarkana
AR
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 07:26:20 AM
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Dear Rebecca,
I'm sending you a big Farmgirl hug. I am so sorry for your loss. After just having my Dad go to a nursing home, I totally sympathize and understand your loss. It's rather like the loss "before the loss"..... You wrote beautiful memories about your Dad. Pass those memories on to your wonderful children, and you will help your Dad's legacy live on.... God bless you and hold you tenderly in the hollow of His hand.
Love,
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 07:41:37 AM
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Rebecca,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My father died almost 17 years ago, and I while I don't know exactly what you're going through, I do know that losing a parent is so very, very difficult. Please know that you and your family is in my prayers. If you ever need to "talk", you can email me. God bless you!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 07:57:22 AM
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Rebecca,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Your posting was so sweet and loving...he would have been pleased and proud to read it, I am sure.
My thoughts and condolences go out to your family at this time. I am so very fortunate to have both parents still with me, in their mid-80's now but in relatively good/great health. My Dad won't ever say "love you" although I always try to trick him into saying it at the end of our conversations...I got the word out of him one time, unexpectedly, several years ago, and it was like time stood still when he said the words. My mom has explained that it is to do with his own mom abandoning the family when he was a young boy...but he shows his love for my mom and my siblings without using words so it is really not so big a deal to hear the actual words.
Thanks for letting me ramble on about my own Dad, and again, accept my condolences and another farmgirl hug, okay?
Jo
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Edited by - Hideaway Farmgirl on Jan 03 2007 07:59:31 AM |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2007 : 08:51:35 AM
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| Loving thoughts and prayers for you, Rebecca. After awhile the sadness and grief will give way and you will be able to recall the special and happy times you've shared through the years. With great love, great grief is sure to follow when it ends. But how wonderful that you had such love. I feel certain that many people don't. Be thankful for each day and don't postpone joy whenever possible. That will be a fitting tribute to your dad, and bring you much happiness. Nance |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 5:40:07 PM
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Rebecca: Sorry about your dad. Your family will be comforted by his memory, which you will pass on each day.
XXOO Sheryl-lyn |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 5:53:37 PM
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I am so sorry Rebecca - It has been 13 yrs since my dad died and I still miss him every single day. Don't beat yourself up so much - we all think there is more we could have done, could have said - you are human dear girl. If you get a chance, on my blog there is a tribute I wrote about my dad called Circle of Faith - I think it will hit home with you.
If you should need to talk, just give a hollar - I am always here. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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shelle
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Shelle
oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 8:54:48 PM
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Rebecca
I am so sorry for your loss. My own father is also 72 yrs old and I have started to worry about his health lately as well. We are moving to an ajoining property to my parents as soon as we can sell our home. One of the reasons I want to do that is to be near them in their old age.
My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.
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hollyhock81
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
FARAH
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 2:19:32 PM
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| Your post was very touching, thank you for reminding us to think more of our families,and visit.I will take your advice and visit more.My prayers are with you and your family. |
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lilpunkin
True Blue Farmgirl
368 Posts
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2007 : 3:09:24 PM
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Rebecca, I was just looking through some posts and wanted to know how you were doing? Know that thoughts and prayers are still with you.
lilpunkin
Life isn't measured by how many breaths you take, but by how many moments take your breath away. |
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2007 : 3:15:33 PM
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Thank you,
I feel better than I thought I would, I look at pictures of him and am just grateful he isn't suffering/ill anymore. It's hard though because my mom almost died last summer, and she recovered, but her health is getting bad again. She has COPD and fibromyalgia and she is hurting from pleursy (sp?). I think she is okay though dealing with the loss of my dad, she was already on anti-depressent/anti-anxiety meds, so that's already a help to her.
Anyway, I'm doing a lot better this week. I really really missed my dad during the Superbowl game on tv because we used to watch football together.
My sister in OH is having a very difficult time with it. Since she lives out of state, she didn't see him as often and so it was hard for her to lose him, it was more sudden to her.
If I were more computer saavy I would post some photos of him. I'll have to get my hubby to help me.
.·:*¨¨* :·.Rebecca.·:*¨¨* :·.
Wife of Jonathan, Mother of Joel, Caitlyn, Elia, Nathanael |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2007 : 3:33:13 PM
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My sympathies. You are i my thoughts and prayers.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 12:10:57 PM
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Rebecca ~ there is something wonderful to remember at times like this. What the caterpiller thought was the end to the butterfly was a whole new beginning. Your Dad was lucky to be so loved! And you have such beautiful memeries.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 1:43:21 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Rebecca! My dad passed away almost three years ago now..very suddenly at age 65 (heart attack) and I still get misty at superbowl time, hunting season and when I go fishing. Cherish the memories....and take care....consider yourself (((((((hugged)))))))))
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 2:28:59 PM
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My condolences Rebecca... try not to beat yourself up too much about not having the kids see him more often-- focus on helping yourself and them preserve the memories of the time you did have together.
This too shall pass.
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Family Matters: My Dad passed away this morning |
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My Dad passed away this morning
