Tomorrow is going to be the hardest day of my life... need encouragement..

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Someone told me yesterday that it was going to be the first day of the rest of my life...... yesterday was the day my beloved dad passed away.  He was 74 years old and I wanted him for 74 more.  I didn't get what I wanted.  I was very close to my dad, I am an only child and the picture of a daddy's girl.  I still can't wrap my mind around not being able to talk to him and hear his voice.  

 

Tomorrow are his calling hours and Tuesday is his funeral.  In a strange way I can't wait for them to be over so I can start to cope and then on the other hand I don't want it to come at all so I don't have to say good bye.  Actually, I already said good bye for now but I miss him beyond what I ever thought someone could feel.  

 

There is one very special Doodle Kisses member (she knows who she is) that was with my dad and helped my mom the night this nightmare began.  She is going to forever hold a special place in my heart and I will never be able to thank her enough for helping my family when I was not there.  

 

So here starts the rest of my life without my dad, but I will treasure every piece of advice and every word that he said to me.  I always know that "daddy loves me" because he told me every time I saw him.  

 

[Lynn D.]

You are so very lucky that you had your Dad for 74 years!

 

I am very sorry for you and your family's loss.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I can only imagine your pain as I fortunately haven't had to go through it as yet.  My dad is 74 as well and I honestly can't imagine life without him either.  It sounds as if you had a very special relationship with many wonderful memories that you can hold in your heart forever.  Know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you today and in the days to come.

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Just as your loss is real, so is your Dad's love. I am so sorry for your loss, but happy that you had such a wonderful relationship with your dad.  I hope the sharp edge of your pain is soon gone, and you can begin to smile when you remember him!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad passed away suddenly, on my DD's 7th birthday, at the young age of 66. It was very hard for all of us.

May you find comfort in your memories of your father, and know that his love will always be with you.

[Nina Vantschip]

So sorry for your loss.  I lost my Mom to cancer when I was 18, and it never stops hurting, but it does get easier. It sounds like you have a lifetime of wonderful memories and a beautiful relationship with your Dad. No one can take that from you. Everyone grieves differently too, but please allow yourself to do so. Take care...

[Sally, Ditzy Mitzi & Sgt. Pepper]

We send our heartfelt condolences.

[Leslie and Halas]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Karen and Bridget]

So very sorry for your heartbreaking loss.  I'm sure your daddy is smiling on you from above :)

[Lindsey]

...I am sooo sorry for your loss. I'm in tears because you just reminded me that we can't have our parents forever. I'm only 27 years old, so my dad is still "young" to me...but I can't even think about what life would/will be like without him!! My grandpa, my daddys dad, passed away at a young age from a heart attack, it makes me worry about my dad.
You are in my prayers!!!!!!!!! I too am a daddy's girl...BIG TIME, so I can only imagine your pain. Hang in there, we're always here if you need an ear or a shoulder!!!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Denise, I'm so sorry.  Sending prayers and hugs.