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pursuitofliberty
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February 1, 2010
It was his time.
We will all have our time.
My brother visited him yesterday, and said he looked good. Dave, my Father’s pastor and friend said he looked good and was at peace. I will believe he was at peace.
When I prayed yesterday I knew somehow he was finding it, and that it would be soon. I felt it, and was grateful I had recently held his hand. I tried to send him my love and my wishes for a safe journey.
It happened so fast. From 18 holes of golf in September to today, the decline was staggering and painful. In retrospect I will be thankful that it happened so fast. I know I prayed that if it had to be, it would be fast … merciful.
But today I can wish for one more day.
Another round of golf … another day of fishing … just one more day.
One more smile, one more day.
God painted the sky for me this morning. I saw it when I looked, and faced the rising sun, and the tears streamed down. I wished him well, and told him goodbye, and to work on his game. To say hi to Grama for me.
I’ll miss him.
He was my father and my friend.
Goodbye Dad.
It was his time.
We will all have our time.
My brother visited him yesterday, and said he looked good. Dave, my Father’s pastor and friend said he looked good and was at peace. I will believe he was at peace.
When I prayed yesterday I knew somehow he was finding it, and that it would be soon. I felt it, and was grateful I had recently held his hand. I tried to send him my love and my wishes for a safe journey.
It happened so fast. From 18 holes of golf in September to today, the decline was staggering and painful. In retrospect I will be thankful that it happened so fast. I know I prayed that if it had to be, it would be fast … merciful.
But today I can wish for one more day.
Another round of golf … another day of fishing … just one more day.
One more smile, one more day.
God painted the sky for me this morning. I saw it when I looked, and faced the rising sun, and the tears streamed down. I wished him well, and told him goodbye, and to work on his game. To say hi to Grama for me.
I’ll miss him.
He was my father and my friend.
Goodbye Dad.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
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Very eloquent and the picture says what a 1000 words can't
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I'm very sorry for your loss. And I hope you find comfort and peace in your faith.
My wife's father passed in January, a year and a half after a fall that seriously reduced his mobility.
Fast is better.
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Put a three-pack of Titleists in the coffin, and whatever else he loved. Dad took a golf ball, a cigar, a deck of cards and a can of Pepsi with him.
TD
Ray
Hoard the keys.
Again, Im really sorry for you and your family.
So sorry to read of your loss - you and your family have my deepest sympathies.
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Losing a parent has to be the hardest thing we face in life. I am deeply sorry that you must endure such a loss. I'm not a religious person, but I do find comfort in the fond memories that I have of friends and relatives that I have lost. Most recently last October, my 14 year old nephew took his own life. We later found that he did it thinking that because he was gay and atheist, that he would never overcome those obstacles coming from a devout Catholic family, and that he would never "fit in". He was a super bright kid with a tested IQ of 170. I miss him very much, and talk to my sister every day to do what I can to help her through the pain.
We often reflect upon the funny and witty things he did, and those memories keep her going I think.
So, please feel free to talk to me, or anyone of us here. Talking about it really helps - but only when you are ready.
My deepest condolences on your loss.
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<< <i>What a very touching post. I fought back tears as I continued to read it.
So sorry to read of your loss - you and your family have my deepest sympathies. >>
I was the same , its eerily similar to how my Dad went.One day we were watching the Scotland v France game and the next he was gone.
My deepest and most sincere condolances to you and yours Pursuitof Liberty.
Greg
I stood in the spot that photo was taken 2 weeks before my father passed away this summer while he was battling lung cancer. We delayed our vacation, but he said, "Go." Having stood there with him at my side almost 20 years earlier; that photo alone puts tears on my cheeks, knowing how much greater the place he is now.
I'm sorry to hear , he is in a better place
Larry L.
My father went so quick we had no inkling and I don't think he did either.
Thought it was the flu.
Watching his 49'ers on TV and went to emergency during half time. Gone
that evening from organ failure (kidneys and liver, etc). Had time to say
goodbye but have missed the fishing for sure.
That was in '90.
bob
He never painted Yosemite but he did paint the boathouse in Seattle:
Hangs above my desk.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in this difficult time.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
So very sorry buddy.
Ken
I don't even know why I posted ... I just wrote my thoughts and threw them into "cyber-sea" I guess.
Then I cried some more ... gathered my strength, and went to tell two of my kids. My oldest is on duty (USN), so unfortunately, I'll have to tell him on the phone later.
I have a pretty wonderful relationship with my three children, and I thank my Dad for showing me the way, so I can share that with them. I am friends with my children ... I am their parent, but I am also their friend. And they are mine.
Although I will always cherish the memories, and appreciate the lessons and help along the way, I think it is because of what he showed me that I can say that. It was always important to him to be my friend. He was always my friend.
Again, thank you the thoughts and kind words.
Oh, and AU ... the picture of the Seattle boathouse is priceless to me, for more reasons than you might know. I am a Seattle native living in CA, and my Dad moved from Seattle to Port Angeles, WA in 1991 for almost 20 years of what he called "the good life"
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
<< <i>My deepest sympathies. >>
Chin up