In Loving Memory of My Father
My dad passed away on March 17th.
I was not able to say anything at the funeral because of the disbelief and shock. When I saw a lot of my family men in suits walking around at the funeral, it was so unbelievable and for a few seconds, my eyes were looking around the room to find my father. How could it be that he was not amongst us? He was right there, but not walking, resting with a smile on his face. In the new suit that he had just bought and gotten custom tailored, as if he knew. It felt like he would wake up any second.
I cannot believe it’s already been over two weeks without him.
I am not able to express in words the intensity of my sadness but if you were here dad, I would like you to know that you truly are my hero.
I love you dad and I really miss you.
Ah, Pearl. Such a fitting song. I’ve already told you privately, but again, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is awful to lose a parent, no matter how old you are. I hope the love of your friends and family can help make the hole he leaves in your life just a little smaller. My love and hugs to you.
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sorry to hear of your loss Pearl.
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I lost my Mum a few months ago, it’s so sad and so painful, I feel for you and send you my sympathy. No words make it better, but I found it helps to learn that people understand.
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Pearl, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad.
Hugs
Meg
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This is so honest and vulnerable. I am praying along side you Pearl. I am praying for peace, comfort, and the process of healing. ~In His Love, April
My thoughts are with you and yours Pearl. May you find peace soon…
Hugs…
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I am very sorry to hear about your loss Pearl . My sympathies are with you.
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I’m so sorry to hear about that Pearl. May God give you the strength to overcome the loss.
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Pearl, I am so sorry to hear this. I can’t imagine the pain and disbelief you might be going through. But always remember, your dad might be not with physically but he will always be by your side.
If there is anything I can do to help you out during these tough times, please shoot me an email. I am always there to help!
Pearl,
Such a sad experience. There might not be too many positives that you can see right now from this sad event, but take what your father stood for and make him even prouder. I know you will see him again.
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thank you all.
Its been the saddest and most painful experience of my life and like Lyndon said above, nothing makes the pain go away – not yet anyway – but it does help to share it with you and hear the words of comfort. (most of you heard it via my email right after). I am spending all my days and sometimes nights at my mom’s so I might have missed replying to your messages/emails individually. But please know that my family and I are very grateful to you all for your support.
love
pearl
Pearl,
My heart goes out to you. I know how you feel as I’ve lost both of my parents.
As children we see our parents as invincible – and as we grow older we see their decline and we realize that they aren’t as invincible as we thought.
To lose someone close to you, as with your father, in a truly senseless way is a tremendous blow – it was the same with my mother.
I wish you and the rest of your family all the best.
Wishing you peace and love.
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Hi Pearl … what sadness, eh? A numbing shock. The expectation that, yes!, any time you can see him cross the street now. Down the line, catching your mind “recognizing” your father in that other person — finally, slowly, surely realizing you’ll never see him on this side again.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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I feel for you. Please take time for yourself and with your family to heal.
I found this site today that has a post about life and our spiritual existence in afterlife.
http://jmnewcomb.blogspot.com/search/label/Life%20After%20Death
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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, Pearl. My deepest sympathies are with you.
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Pearl, I haven’t been a good friend lately, but I want you to know that my thoughts are with you. And my deepest sympathies too.
*hugs*
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My condolences to you and your family. I know it must be a great loss. Remember Pearl: Now its also time to remind yourself of and remember all the good memories!
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Again pearl, I’m so sorry. I can tell you that it gets easier.
It’s always nice to think that they are in a better place. I’m sure your father is.
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I am very sorry to hear about your loss Pearl. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
I’m really sorry for you, Pearl. My deepest condolences.
My profound condolences
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Hi Pearl
I just dropped by to let you know I am still thinking of you and hope that your pain is lessening at least a little. This is a situation where time does work in our favor.
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Hi Pearl
Like Sue, just here to say hello and telling I’m thinking of you. Be good to yourself!
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Hi guys
Thank you so much for stopping by and showing your support. I have to tell you that Ive tried to write a post on this blog but every time I sit down to write something, Im completely stumped! and the words just wont come to me … It’s as if I’ve lost my train of thought all together.
All these days, I haven’t even been able to gather the courage to write a comment here for some reason – don’t have a clue as to why! You know I am not like this at all…
But please know that I have thanked you all many times in my thoughts….
love
pearl
pearl, my heart goes out to you.
i hear you talking to your dad right here. it’s like he’s still around. and in a way, he is, no? right in your heart and in your memory?
thanks, pearl’s dad, for being a father to such a lovely, warm woman. i know you’re not here in body anymore but it looks like your soul and your gifts will be with pearl forever. thank you. your goodness is spreading through the blogosphere.
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I wanted to write this here rather than on twitter, it shows more respect.
I’m deeply sorry for your fathers loss, I haven’t experienced such so I can’t say I know what you are going through, but with the same experience of family members I know that it gets easier as time passes
R.I.P
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I have popped in here from time to time through Entrecard, just wanted to say, my sympathy goes out to you – and I can only imagine how you feel. It looks by the comments you have alot of support, don’t forget it’s okay to cry – it’s okay to reach out to them too!
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Hi Pearl, I’m very sorry to hear about your dad, I don’t know what else to say.
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I’m so sorry…there are no words.
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Pearl, there are not enough words other than to say I’m sorry that you’re going through this time of heart wrenching grief. You’re going through many things at one time so take extra good care of yourself in all aspects of your life and with your loved one’s lives.
I’d like to share with you that grief has no time limits. At the least, it will take you 2 years to adjust but don’t limit yourself to that. If possible, find a grieving group to help you through this. It’s helpful. You will go through stages at varying times. Feel its pain. Pain won’t hurt you; just feel it and then release it but only when you are ready to let it go. It takes time and, even at that, it will reappear when you least expect it.
The professionals who handled your father’s funeral have information on the Grief groups in your area. Give them a call whenever you’re ready.
*Hugs!*
Hello Pearl, I’m saddened to hear about this, may he rest in peace. I lost my father a few years ago, and will miss him forever. I hope you and your family are doing well:)
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i’m sorry for your loss, you don’t know me, and the words that I say may not mean a thing, but I really wish you well.
God Bless!
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So sorry for your loss.
Wishing you peace and comfort in your time of grief.
He is still with you.
Namaste,
Lina
My thoughts go out to you. By now it’s been over two months and I hope you are better. My dad is 81, so I know this time is coming for me. I cried like a baby during Beaches. I might have to pull that out and watch it again.
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Pearl,
I am sorry for the loss of your father.
My daddy passed on in December ‘99 and I think of him every day.
Praying for your comfort and peace.
~Maura
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Pearl,
I’ve noticed that no one has left a message in awhile but it doesn’t discount the fact that you still need encouragement and prayer. I’ve just stumbled upon this blog and glad I found it. Peace be with you until you all meet again. Strength and comfort continue to be unto you and your family.
~D
I’m sorry for your loss, Pearl.
I hope that at least some of your pain is already healed — and that you replaced that pain with good memories.
Hugs.
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thanks Luciano.. I am getting better every day..
@All Thank you for your kind messages.. I don’t know if all who left a comment here will ever come back to see this but if you do, please know that your prayers and supporting words have definitely helped to heal my pain
hugs
Pearl
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