Grieving...

[tobagotwo]

Les,

I lost my father many years ago. He was 67. I wish I could have had him into his eighties. Wish my son could have really gotten to know him. It took many years before I could think about it without strong emotions hitting me. Maybe not yet, at that.

A father is a deep loss. I'm sorry for your pain, Les. Carry him with you, and pass memories of him along, to keep him alive through the next generation.

Peace to you,

 

[ladyofthelake]

I am so sorry Les. Sending you a group hug and prayer to help ease your sorrow in this difficult time.

Lisa

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Les, my dear friend.

Les, my dear friend.

You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Daddy.

It doesn't make any difference how old a parent is when they leave us -- it's very, very difficult.

You'll always be his little guy as he's looking down from heaven and just remember -- there are no tears in heaven.

Hugs to you..

 

[Christina L]

Les,

Les,

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

I know when I was younger (before losing my Mom and Dad) I would read the line, "Enjoy your loved ones now, because when they are gone, they are gone."

I didn't understand that sentiment until now.

However, yes they are gone physically from us, but they do live on in spirit. I feel my parents and other loved ones around me all the time. Just wish I could sit at my Mom's kitchen table one more time and have coffee with her and I long to be able to pick up the phone to tell her the latest news (same with my Dad).

It is rough and my thoughts are with you. May God give you comfort and peace to know that your dad is at eternal rest.

Christina L.

 

[buschlight]

You're in my thoughts.

 

[Glenda]

Les, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know the pain you are going through.

 

[EVELYN]

Hi Les

I will immediately put you in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you are being given a big cyberspace hug from us.

Tyce and Ev

 

[KathyH]

Les, You have my sympathy.
KathyH

 

[joy]

Les...Sending my condolences to you and your family. We are all here to listen if you need to talk. Sending you hugs, and hope you feel better soon!

Joy

 

[hensylee]

Dear Les - you will miss him, as you say. When a loved one leaves us, it is so very personal - our own special memories. Those memories never go away. I know how you feel - most of us do. My sincere condolences to you - and the family. If I can help, well, you know.....

 

[Bryan B]

Les,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Both of my parents are in their mid 70's and I don't know what I'll do when that time comes...

Take care and we're here for you.

 

[Abbanabba]

Les, I'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Words often seem so inadequate at these times, but I hope you and your family will be able to find some comfort in the memories you have of your Dad and that in time you will be able to smile again when you think of him.

Anna

 

[gijanet]

Sending my sympathy.........

Sending my sympathy.........

and more hugs and prayers for you, Les, during this difficult time. J.

 

[epstns]

Les,
Mere words cannot express our sympathy for you and your family. We lost my dad 17 years ago, and there are still many times when I wish I could pick up the phone and call for advice. I still ask him, but the method of communication is different.

 

[catwoman]

Les:
You and your family have my deepest condolences.

 

[djacq]

Les,

So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you can get some comfort from the many thoughts and prayers coming your way. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Praying for strength and peace to help you during this difficult time.

Donna

 

[Les]

To All:
Typed words are all we have to communicate with in this forum, but your messages here have provided more comfort ( and tears ) than I can express. I appreciate and cherish every comforting thought you have shared with me. My heart hurts, but it has healed twice before...it will heal once again. Thank you so much, from myself and my family.

 

[Ross]

To All:
Typed words are all we have to communicate with in this forum, but your messages here have provided more comfort ( and tears ) than I can express. I appreciate and cherish every comforting thought you have shared with me. My heart hurts, but it has healed twice before...it will heal once again. Thank you so much, from myself and my family.

Boy could I say something here, but I won't.

 

[Mark Wagner]

Les I just now read your post. I am so sorry. I remember you telling me on the phone your Dad's motto ... "I would rather wear out then rust out." By your permission I adopted that saying, and it will live on with me throughout my life. At a time like this, no words can be found. Just a prayer.

"Jesus, may your Peace and comfort and hope encompass the Barrett family at this very difficult time." Amen

 

[Granbonny]

Les

Les

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss .My Mom died 3 years ago. My best friend..We talked on the phone everyday. She felt bad but kept it from us..Died very peacefully... Daddy turned age 90 this past Oct..Going strong...Takes care of himself and the house... I still think of her everyday..and dream about her..all the time... My hubby is age 74..and I know, that my children would be so sad..if anything happen to him. They still think of him as their young Dad... Call him often and always says, I love you, before they hang up... Prayers to you and your family. Bonnie