My Dad is gone…

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March 14, 2009 at 6:44 am #27205

marions
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Tess…..many others have expressed similar feelings of wanting to go on by leaving behind this disease. I am wishing for your heart to heal one day at a time and for joy to return to your life.
Hugs,
Marion

March 14, 2009 at 1:19 am #27204

tess
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Thank you so much for the kind words & thoughts Ashlea, ljg, Darla, Barbara and Pam. I feel like this site is a bunch of old friends, that I have to periodically check in on, as your encouragment on this journey has been priceless. In a strange way, I also feel very distanced from cc right now…. as if it’s a class that I”ve been attending daily & I”m burned out on it, I’m sick of studying, researching, reading, learning, breathing, living this stuff everyday. And I was only a caretaker! I never felt that before this week, because every little concern was worth burning the midnight oil over, if it could bring new answers. With Dad’s death, I feel like the chapter on cc is closing & class is over. I don’t have anymore questions about cc…. & the greatest challenge/fear of this whole process, Dad’s death, has come to fruition. Perhaps this is a ‘normal’ response to the cancer and grief.

Best,
Tess

March 14, 2009 at 12:53 am #27203

asher47
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Dear Tess,

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find some peace at this time. I see that you are feeling everything that is natural to feel at this time. my prayer is that you WILL find that time alone with your beloved dad when the time is right, you deserve that much. Know that you are loved.

Hugs through tears,

Ashlea

March 13, 2009 at 4:04 pm #27202

ljg
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I have been there and I know what it is that you are going through.
I am so sorry for your loss.
You are not alone, Tess. -ljg

March 13, 2009 at 1:22 pm #27201

darla
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Dear Tess,

I too will be thinking of you today & praying for strength for you to help you through this sad day. You will connect with your Dad again, & you are right, this can not be done among strangers. You will know when it is the right time & place. My thoughts & prayers are with you today.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

March 13, 2009 at 12:40 pm #27200

roma35
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Tess,
I am thinking of you today, as I have been thinking of you since your dad passed. I will be with you in spirit today.
God Bless You
Barbara

March 13, 2009 at 12:32 pm #27199

cherbourg
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Tess,

I know God will hold you close in his hands today. You will be strong today during the funeral and yes you will know exactly where the place is that you will connect with your Daddy. (You can always come and walk on the beach with me!)

You will be in my thoughts and prayers today.

In Love and with lots of hugs,
Pam

March 13, 2009 at 12:23 pm #27198

tess
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Dear Pam, Mary, Barbara, Valerie & Jeff, and Janet, thank’s so much for your kind words. Barbara, your words definitely helped us through Dad’s final days and Jeff was always there to answer the little-big important questions along the way, many extra hugs to you all for that. Dad’s funeral is just a couple of hours away, I feel so sick right now & angry. THis final celebration makes things so ‘official’ & even Dad hated this stuff. When it’s all over I really need to find a place to connect again with Dad, that can’t be done in the presence of hundreds of strangers.

Love,
Tess

March 13, 2009 at 10:22 am #27197

magic
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Hi Tess sorry about your dad I know the feeling of losing a father mine was an amazing man and I still miss him after 6 years Janet

March 13, 2009 at 2:35 am #27196

jeffg
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Tess, Love ,prayers and support be with you and your family.
Valerie and Jeff

March 12, 2009 at 10:24 pm #27195

roma35
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Tess,
You are an amazing person, and you have been an incredible support system to me on this journey. I can only imagine what a wonderful father Jack was, because he has raised such a kind, thoughtful, considerate daughter. Your father was absolutely taken too soon, the the only solace is that he was with his loved ones when he passed over, and he will never suffer another moment of pain with this horrible disease. I hope I can handle what comes my way with this disease with the same elegance and grace you have displayed.
Your little boy will always feel Grampas presence, because he lives on in you.
Take Care and God Bless
xoxoxo
Barbara

March 12, 2009 at 10:23 pm #27194

marylloyd
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Dear Tess,
I’m very sorry to hear that your Dad lost his battle. He is at peace now and you will have a guardian angel watching over you. He truly appreciated all that you did for him even though he couldn’t say it. You are a very special daughter and I know you tried very hard to do what was best for him. Take care of yourself and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you and your family. Mary

March 12, 2009 at 5:54 pm #27193

cherbourg
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Oh Tess,

My heart aches for you and your family. I know that your Daddy knew what a special daughter he raised. You have been a rock for your Daddy and family.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and tears today.

Much love to you and yours…
Pam

March 12, 2009 at 3:33 pm #27192

tess
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Much love coming your way as well Gary and Elaine. It is so good to have our Myrtle Beach family here to celebrate Dad’s life – I thought of you this week and continue to wish you well. Thank you for your prayers.

Many hugs,
Tess

March 12, 2009 at 3:19 pm #27191

elainew
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Tess,
We’re so sorry to hear about your father. We also thought he had a long journey yet in his valiant struggle. You will certainly find comfort in knowing you were there for him 100% in all ways, and that he knows you’re a strong person who will go on in his absence.

We’re praying for you, Gary and Elaine
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