Memory is the power to gather roses in winter...unknown author

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Hey Rebel, I know it won't be of much help right now but will later. A long time ago someone saw me in similar circumstances. His words were," As long as your person is in your thoughts. They are still with you." didn't meen much for a while for me for a few years. But started to help deal with what ifs and such. It takes time and growth to live again. For that is what you will need to do. Learn to live again.

Rebel,I can feel you.I lost my dad a few weeks ago and I am 50 and cant deal.We just simply must move on and know that our dads are in a better place and in NO pain.I wish I could tell you it will get easier sweety,But I cant.I was "daddys little girl" and I am rotten.We were very close and it hurts! It hurts alot.I have cried myswelf to sleep many nights,actually every night since his passing but I know he is with me always and He is My guardian angel.He is watching over me and now that he has his wings,Maybe I wont get sick again! I hope that didnt sound selfish!I wish I could get past it but I cant..dont know that I ever will.A great friend from JSH told me tonight That I would never fill that void and shes right.I dont ever want too.My dad was special to me and NO ONE can or will replace him!
My thoughts and prayers are with you sweety.
Ive been thru alot this year so far and Trust me,It has only made me stronger!
I am QUEEN OF THE WORLDDDDDDDDDD.Its only UP from here!

Keep a smile on your face and a prayer in your heart!
Heres to our dads and all the dads now gone!



Good luck..Now if I can practise what I preach!

Cutey

was never close to either my dad or my mother and I can assure you it still hurt when they passed away. am now a widower after 50 years we were really close, so I know the hurt that goes with losing a loved one. it will never totally go away but it will be diminished with time. just know you have friends here who understand.

CORRECTION........


My dad IS special to me!

Hey Rebel,

The first year is always the hardest. You go through all the anniversaries, milestones, routines, etc. without your dad for the first time. It makes for some really crazy emotional times. Just let yourself feel what you are feeling(including anger) and just take things one day at a time. There's so much I could say, but grief is such a personal experience. Hang in there and know that you can always post here if you need to.

to all the ppl that have given me advice and put me in their prayers i thank you and hope you have a blessed life
love knows no fear
love knows no pain
love knows no limits

but in some cases love can cause pain

love,
Samantha Kerrie Mason
daughter of
Joe David Mason
may he rest in peace

hey, rebel.....I just found this post. I am so sorry to hear of your fathers' death. I am just a couple years younger than him and I have two middle school aged daughters. How very sad and difficult for you, sweetie. If you ever need to talk you can send me a message...okay? Love to you! Lily