Last thursday evening we received the news that my dad had gotten worse and that he was not expected to live much longer. Stubborn as always he refused to let go and fought with all he had. This morning it was cold but sunny with a bright blue sky and at 11.45 hrs, with my mum and Otto and myself at his side he finally let go and peacefully passed away. For the past days the world seems to have stopped for me but i'm grateful he was not alone and his suffering is over. But letting go hurts more than i had ever imagined...
Oh Suzy, so, so sorry for your loss. Jij en Otto heeeel veel sterkte!
I'm very sorry to hear this, Suzy.
My thoughts are with you and yours.
I am so sorry Suzy - my thoughts are with you and may the healing process start soon.
So sorry to hear this
Nothing we can say will fix it, but we are all sending good thoughts
I'm so, so sorry Suzy, just know we're all thinking of all at this sad time
Suzy, so sorry to hear that. I'm thinking of you.
I'm so sorry to hear this, Suzy. Sending comforting thoughts your way.
How you doing Suzy?
It's sweet of you to ask Bill
Yesterday was hard (funeral) but all my friends were there and that was heartwarming. I really needed those hugs i received.
Today i put on a Pink Floyd cd ; the first music i listened to since my dad passed away. (Except for the music i needed to pick for the funeral ) Most of the time i'm alright but every now and then i think of something and i'm off crying again.
I guess that will last awhile especially with the prospect of having to clear out my parent's apartment because my mom is going to live in a home for the elderly. She is still in hospital but will move to the home on march 22nd. Going through my parent's things will bring back lots of memories and it will be painful to have to get rid of lots of stuff. Then again it's a part of life we all have to go through.
I want to thank all of you for the comforting thoughts and wishes; they did help me get through this .
Here is my dad as i will always remember him :
Glad you're dong ok - hopefully the worst part is over, and although it will still be difficult for some time, there's no hurry and no rules to say how you have to feel. It will gradually get better with time
Glad you're dong ok - hopefully the worst part is over, and although it will still be difficult for some time, there's no hurry and no rules to say how you have to feel. It will gradually get better with time
Well said James.
That was how it was for me when my dad passed. It took a couple years for me before the switch was complete, but eventually when I would think of him, it wasn't the sad, end of his life time that would spring up first, but the happy time memories instead. That certainly was a welcome part to the process. Hope it's quick for you Suz.
i know i'm late, but i just wanted to let you know that i've been thinking about you, suzy. i was informed of this, but wasn't able to make it over here and post anything. i will be praying for you and your family and i am so sorry for your loss.