My wee dad
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Dear Carol, not so difficult, I would say awesome and exciting! You have put a whole new meaning to red balloons. Enjoy the many visits to come. I can’t remember if I wrote you this but I keep a log in the computer of all Teddy’s visits and when I feel a little low I just read about the visits and know he is always around me. I just love your story!! Take care.
I wanted to share this with you.
We were waiting outside the church last Thursday as we had a meeting with the minister to discuss dad’s funeral on Monday. Mum and I had discussed earlier that day to get red roses for us to throw on top of dad’s coffin at the cemetery , A red balloon appeared from round the corner and danced around the car park. It then came right up to my feet. I picked it up then set it free and said ” dad if that’s you come up to mums feet” it blew away in the other direction, right round the car park then up to a stop at mums feet. Mum and I thought it was strange. We were in the church for over an hour then when we came out I was looking for the balloon but couldn’t see it. Just then a white feather fell from the sky and landed in front of us. I picked it up and told mum to keep it as it was a message from dad. The next day I was out walking our dog and a white feather fell at my feet , so I’ve now got a white feather too!!
I can sense him around me and it’s difficult to explain .
Hugs to all xxxxxCarol……so glad it worked out so well. What an honor for you Dad to have had such a beautiful farewell.
I am glad you made it through it, Carol. It’s been touch and yet you stood up strong.
Hugs,
MarionDear Carol, it sounds like you had a ceremony totally befitting a “Wee Dad”! In time, when you are all ready, Dad will still enjoy his family only from a different. Or as some like to say, from around the corner. Thank you for keep up with us and when ever I see a red balloon I shall think of “Carol’s Wee Dad”.
We laid my wee dad to rest today and it was the most beautiful day. I don’t know how I managed but I said a touching eulogy and my friends daughter played the fiddle. Our kids picked lovely quotes read out by the minister and we had a piper play dad up to his grave. My mums been so brave …. It’s been a horrific 4 and a half months since dad was diagnosed with this horrendous cancer ….. Hugs, love and prayers to all still fighting !!!
XxxxxCarol, my deepest condolences, I’m sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad more than 3 months ago, his fight with cholangiocarcinoma was short as the operation was a complete failure, I know how much it hurts to lose dad. we must live on and as long as we remember our loved ones, they continue to live, means forever in our hearts, memories and lives. Until it’s time for us to go to the same place they’re now in.
Dear Carol.
I think it was yesterday or day before that Marion posted something which has stayed with me; Grief is the price we pay for Love. It makes sense that those who were fortunate enough to share such a loving bond, unfortunately also have to face the grief. Much love and hugs coming your way.
Take care,
CatherineDear Carol, that is how I felt when Teddy relocated. He looked so wonderful it is beyond words.
Almost Angelic looking. Carol, I don’t know if you are a believer but when you are ready I would love to send you the list of how to know when your loved one is around you. For me it makes me feel I have not lost a connection and it gives me great comfort. Sending you a ton of hugs!Viewed dad last night and today and it’s brought me a bit of calm as he looked very peaceful and had a little smile on his face …. Love him so so much … It’s like a hole has been ripped out of your heart !!! X
Carol…..my heart goes out to you. I don’t think that ever we are prepared for the loss of a loved one. We muddle through as best we can and know (intellectually) that grief is the price we pay for love, but our heart simply needs time to catch up.
Thinking of you,
Hugs and love,
MarionYes you are so right Carol in that it does hurt but please trust me when I say that in time the pain that you feel right now will ease but it does take time. It may not seem like it will ease right now but it will. This is such a tough time for both you and your mum Carol and Lainy is right that the good memories will one day outweigh all of the bad ones. I was right there with my dad where you are now and so know that pain that you feel.
Hugs,
Gavin
Understandable, Carol and know that one day you will discover that all the GOOD Memories will overtake the hurt. We all learn this in our own time. Sending HUGS across the pond!
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