I have been in Pennsylvania with my Dad for the past two weeks. I went to help with his move to a new building in his retirement community. When I arrived, I found that his health had declined dramatically since his hospitalization for the flu. He entered hospice care and I was able to be with him for his final days. This has been a very difficult time and my full attention was with my Dad and family. We are all so sad to lose him but we have many wonderful memories.
Thank you to everyone who has been in touch wondering where I was. I will be back to blogging when I am able.
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Diane - I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers from Colorado
ReplyDeleteThinking of you at this very sad time Diane and your Family from Shelly in Australia
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you! Sending prayers and hugs in your time of sorrow.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss,Diane. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. From all your blogs I know how much family and your Dad mean to you . Hold your memories close as they will bring you comfort. He will always be close to your heart. My deepest sympathy .. take care
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for you loss. We in blog land all know how much your father means to you. It is so special that you have been able to share so many memories of him. Take care.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.
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I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the wonderful memories you have of his long and happy life sustain you during this time of sadness.
ReplyDeleteAnn
My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family. I could always tell your father was very special by the way you blogged about him
ReplyDeleteRamona
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss Diane. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss, may you have peace, comfort and strength during this time....
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Diane. I, too, lost my father in July of this past year! It's very sad and painful to lose that special someone that you love so much! But the wonderful memories that you have with that person will get you through this difficult time. Some people say the hardest time is losing them. But for me it's those days after they're gone is so much harder! So what I am trying to say is cherish those memories and hold them close to your heart! It will ease the pain! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family. I know your dad meant allot to you, but you"do" have those wonderful memories
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss. Let your wonderful memories comfort you at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to read your post. I know what a very special man your dad was and what a big part of your life he was.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people.
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. The page you made for your father is absolutely beautiful. Your memories of him will last a lifetime and will be handed down to the next generation.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm glad you were able to be there while he was in hospice care. I took care of my Mother in law the last month of her life, and I will always be grateful for that time I spent with her. I hope memories of your Dad make you smile. Sending prayers for you and your famil.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss Diane! What a blessing that you were with your dad in his final weeks! I was able to be there with my dad in his final days at home and was very grateful.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to be with your dad and family.
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for you.
We will be praying for strength for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you Diane. So sorry to hear of your father's passing. The photos of him are really nice. Thank you for sharing your life with me/us. I have missed hearing from you every day. As the others have said we can tell you and your family are very close and many of us know what it is to lose a parent. We also know that those memories of past times become more and more precious as you go forward. You and your family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending you comforting thoughts during this tough time. I will continue to pray for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteDiane My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou and your lovely family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, Diane. I've enjoyed hearing about your trips to visit Dad and some memories. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
ReplyDeleteWe do miss you. But you take all the time you need. This is a ver hard time in your life. I know my heart hurt when my father passed away. It still does when I think of him. God bless you and your family. He looked like he was a wonderful man. RIP William. God bless. Take care.
ReplyDeleteKathy:)
kathy.unger113@gmail.com
Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. So very sorry to hear about your Dad, but what a blessing that you were able to be with him.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss! May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time. I'm glad you have those wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYour dad has been in my thoughts a bunch lately, even though I never met him - you've given us a glimpse into his life through the window of your blog. Thank you for sharing him with us. He was a lucky man to have you for a daughter. I'll keep you guys in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteWith my deepest sympathy, Diane.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. It seems you have wonderful memories of your dad (and I loved that you shared them with all of us), keep them close to your heart at this sad time and it will give you peace. Prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletehugs & prayers, monica :)
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family...I understand it's difficult...I lost my dad this past year @ a ripe old age of 92...and for prior to his passing, I felt that he would just be there all the time! I am so happy you were able to be near him and help him on his final journey as I was...I continue to feel him around me all the time.
ReplyDeleteWith Deepest Sympathy,
Patrizia
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeletelaurel
I was afraid this was what was happening. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteDear Diane, I'm deeply shocked and saddened. I had a feeling something was wrong when you hadn't been blogging lately which isn't like you. I always felt like I knew your Dad from sending him cards once in a while. He seemed like such a gentle and kind person. I know how much you will miss him. Please take all the time you need to heal your broken heart. We aren't going anywhere.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Mary Ann
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Debbie in Australia
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss, Diane. We, who knew him through your blogs, share your grief and mourn his passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Christine
ReplyDeleteOh Diane I am so sorry for your loss. Like the others on here I felt I had come to know this gentle soul through your blog. I am sending prayers for all your family and know your Dad is smiling down at you from Heaven. Huge hugs~Mary M
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss Diane. I loved hearing all about your times w/him. He is never far from you b/c he is in your heart always. God bless.
ReplyDeleteDiane, so very sorry for your loss. My dad's birthday was Saturday and I was just thinking how much I miss him when I logged into my email. I feared the worst when I saw the title of your blog. Glad that you were able to be with your dad. My love and prayers are with you and your family. Jill
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy, Diane!!
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May God Bless you and keep you in his tender Loving care. Hugs from Maine, Marilyn Mae
ReplyDeleteP.S. Beautiful memorial page.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss Diane.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, your post brought tears to my eyes. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your page is beautiful. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I had a feeling you were going thru something when you weren't on the blog for awhile! From your postings it was very evident how close you were to your Dad so this will be a very tough time for you - you and your family will be in my prayers!
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Diane, I am so sorry for your loss, honey! What an awful time you've had! Many hugs and prayers for you and your family at this sad, sad time! Love you, Joy
ReplyDeleteDiane, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy, may your wonderful memories get you through this very difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your sad loss, Diane. You've been such a wonderful support for your dad and I'm glad you were able to be with him in his last days. I can only imagine how much it meant to him. I know you will always cherish him in your heart.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for you loss. Keep you Dad's memories close to your heart and you will always have him near you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad you were able to be with him. Hospice is such a wonderful program! Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Marie
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I love how you did a beautiful memorial scrapbook page for your Dad. A great way to remember him. HUGS from Colorado.
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know how grateful I am for you. I could tell what a dear man he was from your posts. I hope you take good care of yourself. My deepest sympathies.
ReplyDeleteDiane, I am so glad you were able to be there with your dad these past couple of weeks. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI missed you and was so worried that something was wrong. I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad but glad you were able to be with him in his last days. Sending prayers for peace and comfort as you treasure the memories.
ReplyDeleteDiane
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in our hearts, minds and prayers at this difficult time.
We will all still be here when you come back.
Myrna
Thoughts and prayers for your family. May your wonderful memories help you through the most difficult days.
ReplyDeleteMy Mother had this written in the flyleaf of her Bible.
ReplyDeleteTo Those I Loved and Those Who Loved Me.
When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to do and see. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years.
So grieve awhile, for if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for awhile that we must part. So bless the memories within your heart.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and say,
“Welcome Home!”
Diane, may you also find comfort in the wonderful memories that you have.
Marjorie from TX
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear dad. I was so impressed by your many trips to visit him and am so happy you were able to be with him during his last few day. May God bless you and be with you.
ReplyDeleteDiane, I so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. I know now that your Dad is looking down at you, and will always be in your heart. I know how much he meant to you, Keep the faith, my friend. Dawn RI
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your Father's passing..your posts let me know a special person in your life, thank you. Surrounding your family with love.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear the news. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope you have many memories to cherish and comfort you during this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am deeply sorry to read of the passing of your dear father. Take comfort in knowing how much time you have been able to spend with him, particularly in his final days. He knows how much you love him, and will always. Prayers for comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Ellen
Http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com
my prayers and thoughts are you and your family
ReplyDeleteblessings!!!
I'm so sorry to hear this, but glad to know you were able to be with him. You and your family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am sending you love and prayers. Dads are so special! From North Carolina, Kaye
ReplyDeleteso sorry Diane. I must admit I was concerned the moment you shared with us he had the flu :-( sending you hugs -
ReplyDeleteNicole
http://teachdanz.blogspot.com
Dear Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sending you thoughts and prayers. I am happy that you were able to be with him so much. I'm sure you were a great comfort to your father.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss, Diane! I know what you're feeling. My dad passed away a little over a year ago and I still tear up. Carry a box of tissues around for a long time as a sight, a smell or memory will set the tears streaming at the "worst" possible moment! For me it was while driving! I live in the country so it wasn't quite as hazardous. :-)
ReplyDeletePrayers to you and your family.
Jeannette B.
Diane, you and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for the loss of your Dad but was happy that you got to be with him those last weeks. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Diane,
ReplyDeleteI was concerned when we didn't hear from you. What a wonderful memorial page for a father you loved dearly. I'm so grateful for you that you took every opportunity to be with your dad and were with him through the end of his life on earth. Those memories will help as the days go on. Know that you are in our prayers. Take time to heal.
Thinking of you,
Jane K. in WY
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I've been checking your was every few days to see if there was any word. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. My thougths are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDiane, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteOH my goodness when I saw the army picture I thought who posted a picture of my dad. I am so very sorry for your loss. When we moved my parents back to PA mom was gone in 6 mths and dad had a stroke after a month and was gone in a year and a half. I miss them both very much. They want to go pack to PA but I don't think they wanted to leave there quite so soon.
ReplyDeleteSending you hugs and blessings
Linda
So sorry for your loss, Diane. I'm glad you were able to be with him at the end though and that you had been able to spend so much time with with him. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDiane, Sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad. God has blessed you with many wonderful memories thru the years and will will bless you with keeping those in your heart. My prayers are with you and your family during such a difficult time.
ReplyDeleteDiane, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI , and so many others enjoy your blog, but please take all the time you need for yourself and your family.
Diane, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you thought the world of him, and you will surely miss him.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for you Diane! I lost my Dad very quickly in Jan 2010 from a Staph infection. It is such a shock when someone relatively hale and hearty (for their age) is hit with an unexpected illness and declines so rapidly. It is wonderful that you have collected so many memories and memorabilia of his life.
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Sure he's smiling down on his awesome daughter and family.
Warm hugs from Hawaii,
bobbi
please take your time diane. i'm so so sorry for you and your family. those memories and your family are the best things to hold onto at this time. don't worry about the rest of the world. take your time and do what you 'need' to do. we'll be here when you get back!
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteWords cannot express the loss of a father. Mine will be 88 in April. I know your Dad has had a hard time of it. I am so sad to hear the news. He is in my thoughts often and I was wondering how he was. I am sure that he enjoyed the years here with his family and friends. He is watching and looking down on you. If you need to talk to anyone at anytime please let me know. Loss is a strange thing. Your friend in Corbin, Ky......
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteBarbara from Utah
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's always difficult to lose the ones closest to you. May all your wonderful memories help to sustain you through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteRene'
Farmington, MN
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bring comfort and peace to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDiane- I am so sorry to hear about your precious Dad. I pray you and your family will find comfort & strength knowing he is no longer suffering & is definitely in a better place. You are a wonderful daughter & honored your Dad. Take all the time you need to grieve, remember & be comforted. We will be praying for you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss but so happy for all your good memories. Hugs from ND.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteso sorry for your loss. Praying for strength for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My God grant you the strength and serenity to be able to cope through this difficult time. Hugs and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLovingly,
Carmen L
My heart is with you. I'm currently going through a similar situation with my Mother. She is 84 and had a stroke. We are now dealing with dementia and loosing mobility in her right side.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you were close, just through your postings. Take your time we can wait.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is very hard to deal with and prayers are said for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your heartbreak. Please take care of you.
ReplyDeleteJasmine.
Very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very handsome man and I know you will miss him very much. Pattyk
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss :(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers and thoughts sent to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry for you loss. I can certainly identify, I lost my Father just last year.He was about the same age as your father and a Vet to boot and from the picture you've shown, somone with a nice smile. You were very close and I enjoyed reading the recounting of your visits. We were both lucky to have such wonderful men/examples in our lives. Life will feel a little emptier now but as I have heard time heals. Take Care and my thought are with you and your family at this time
ReplyDeletePauline
I am so sorry for your loss, Diane. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of your father.
ReplyDeleteEvelyn
I know it's hard to lose a parent regardless of their/your age. I would like to add my thoughts and prayers along with the many others you've already gotten. Taking care of family is important and should come first. Do what is needed and return to you blog whenever you can. We miss you, but you have more important things to do at the moment.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda in Texas
I'm so sorry about your dad. He was a handsome man. I know he was proud of you. God bless you.
ReplyDeletesandi
I'm so sorry to hear your father has passed on. Your blog described a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteEleanor
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. I will be sending prayers your way and thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
Knowing of your Dad's frail health, and your silence, I suspected that we would be receiving this sad news. You and your family have been in my prayers since you mentioned that you were going to see him. My hope for you is that these recent sad memories dim and the fond happy times are what come to your mind first when you think of your Dad. Through your blog, we have learned that you have a strong wonderful family. Gather them close and lean on each other. We have enjoyed the stories of your Dad, as well as the rest of your family, and look forward to the day you are able to share with us again.
ReplyDeleteShellee in Colorado
So sorry for your loss...(((((Big hugs)))) and prayers for you and your family...
ReplyDeleteBeen a subscriber and reading your post regularly; I feel like we are family and my heart aches for you and your family. I hope you know you were a great daughter and fortunate to be with him till the end. God will give you and your family strength to keep going.
ReplyDeleteDiane, I am so sorry or your loss. You have been and are such a great daughter. I am glad you got to spend his final days with him. {{{BIG HUGS}}} to you and your family. KatieP
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you. Although I don't now you personally, I feel I've gotten to know you through your blog. It has been wonderful hearing about all of your trips to visit your Dad. It is such a difficult thing to go through, losing a parent. I, too, was lucky enough to be with my Dad at the end. It is a VERY bittersweet feeling; losing such an important person in your life, but at the same time knowing they were not alone. My Dad has been gone 10 years and I miss him everyday. But my faith tells me he is in a better place! I believe that your father is there too. Know that you have many blog followers sharing your pain. We will be here when you are ready to return!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss. I send my sympathies to you and your family. It seems really hard right now, but time heals the heart. And your love for him and his for you will always remain! May God bless you with warm memories to fill your heart at this painful time.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read of the loss of your Dad Diane. Know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Warm Hugs Jane xx
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and your family. When my mom passed away I was given this quote and I want to share it with you.
ReplyDeleteWhen someone you love becomes a memory...the memory becomes a treasure.
May all of the wonderful memories you have of your father bring comfort and peace to your heart.
Loseing a parent is so very hard. So glad you got to be with him while he was in hospice. I spent most of my mother's last days with her. It was so very hard but I will always cherish the memory of her telling me that I was takeing such good care of her just two days before her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
ReplyDeleteDearest Diane, What a Blessing for U 2 have been w/Ur Dad, as he made his transition into his "New
ReplyDeleteLife". What an Awesome Legacy your parents leave in such a wonderful daughter as you have and are.
I pray your journey of Grief, will be soften, by the Flooding of Sweet Wonderful Moments you were able to share w/your Dad&Mom. What Joy Ur Mom now has in being able to be reunited w/Ur Dad. I bet If they had enjoyed dancing, that they're making great use of "clouds"...I wish you a Blessing, today and always.Lou
Diane,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your loss. I will be sad not hearing about your visits with him. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I see you Dad was just younger than my Grandpa who died Christmas day of the same thing. Glad you were able to be with him.
ReplyDeleteAnna N.
Dear Diane: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI pray God gives you peace and comfort.
Judy D. in Colorado
I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing, Diane.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you were there. That meant so much to my Sister to know that we were going to be there. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss, sending prayers out to you and your family in your time of sorrow...
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God's peace will surround and comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Cindy
ReplyDeleteThinking of you in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Amanda
ReplyDeleteI had wondered when you didn't post for a while if things had changed with your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that your memories will provide comfort in the coming days.
ReplyDeleteMCF's Mimi
Diane, I am so sorry for the recent loss of your father. You have been truly blessed to be able to spend his final days with him. May God grant you his peace and love during these upcoming days. My prayers are with you and your family. Your faith will keep you strong. God Bless, Barb F.
ReplyDeleteDiane. I am so sorry to just now read about the loss of your father. I pray that you can find comfort in the knowledge that he is now if full health and in the loving memories you were able to build with him throughout the years you had together. God bless as you deal with this loss.
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