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In reply to the discussion: My Father~ He slipped quietly away from me this morning [View all]jillan
(39,451 posts)23. I am so sorry (((hugs))) I hope you find strength in these words....
These words gave me strength when my mother passed...
One day you wake up and remember that your loved one didn't just die, that they also lived.
May the memories of their life soon fill the sadness you are feeling now.
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I am so sorry. I think Alzheimer's is the cruelest of afflictions and a horrible thief.
myrna minx
Nov 2014
#10
I hope he has peace now, and the same to you, sheshe. My sincerest condolences. n/t
Jefferson23
Nov 2014
#28
Thank you for sharing a bit of your father's life with us. Sounds like he really loved his
japple
Nov 2014
#35
Very sorry to hear this. I'm grateful You & Your Family had a loving relationship with Him.
hue
Nov 2014
#56
What a great memory to treasure. SO sorry to hear your father had lost his of you. You now
FailureToCommunicate
Nov 2014
#58
As a sole caretaker of a parent with dementia, my heartfelt condolences SheShe2
adirondacker
Nov 2014
#73
I'm glad you posted this, didn't know if you wanted a thread, though. You know my heart, sweets.
freshwest
Nov 2014
#78
I'm so sorry for your loss sheshe2. My sympathy to you, your family and all who knew and loved your
livetohike
Nov 2014
#80
I wrote a short story on that. And I've found it to be true. At times, I forget that. Thanks.
freshwest
Nov 2014
#100
Well, it's not based on reading the poem, but the concept behind it. I'll try to edit and PM it.
freshwest
Nov 2014
#205
Not offline yet, but getting all I can done. Because the lights kept flickering on and off.
freshwest
Nov 2014
#209
May your good memories help ease some of the heartache you are feeling now.
dixiegrrrrl
Nov 2014
#119
heshe2, I am so sorry. I am glad you had a moment with your dad at the end.
roguevalley
Nov 2014
#136