Today marks a year since my Dad passed away. It feels strange to go about our lives knowing that he is gone... forever. Honestly, if I try not and think about it, I can pretend that I just haven't had the time to pick up the phone and call him. But then I remember that it is not that simple... he is not a phone call away. He is gone. And today that reminder is more real.
Dad we will never forget you.
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I'm sure it has been a lonely year for you with his being gone. My dad will be gone 41 years in a few weeks. I had just graduated from college that year. He missed so much of my life.
It is hard to believe a year has passed and it has been such an eventful year for your family. In the Orthodox church we do not say 'rest in peace' but instead 'memory eternal' (or 'may his/her memory be eternal'). This is a two fold reminder for us as Christians 1. That those we love and those that have touched our lives live on in us and through us (symbolically of course) and 2. That our life here on earth is but a short period but The Kingdom is eternal and that is where we need to keep our sight focused. Maybe that can be some consolation (although I know that some days there seems to be no such thing) my prayers are with you.
not to get religious but do you really believe he is gone forever? I guess the way you wrote it made me feel sad because I do believe his spirit still lives on and you will see him again
Becky
Loss is never easy. Keep him alive by sharing your memories of him with your children. . .that's what I do with the people I love that are no longer here with us. It helps me, brings smiles to my faces, and lets the people around me know the others I have loved.
God Bless!
Praying for you as you continue to mourn. It is hard.
Peace
Yes, as we approach losing Robert's mom your post reminds me that she will pretty soon be no longer sitting in the recliner in our living room 14 hours a day. She won't be reaching out her hand for hugs and kisses.
Good post for me to read as we are in the thick of watching her leave us to meet our Maker.
I know that feeling too of how surreal it feels for life to continue to go on when you have lost someone you love.
Sounds like you have cherished memories to hold onto!
Serendipity..I came online to read blogs because I miss my dad so much today. His birthday is Thanksgiving Day. He would have been 76. You're not alone. I just remind myself sometimes that every day that passes brings me one day closer to seeing him again:)
much love to you in your sadness..
Praying for you......
To comfort you, with hugs from JEB
KADDISH - An English Translation of the Ancient Jewish Mourner's Prayer
Extolled and hallowed be the name of God throughout the world which He has created, and which He governs according to His righteous will. Just is He in all His ways, and wise are all His decrees. May His kingdom come, and His will be done in all the earth.
Blessed be the Lord of life, the righteous Judge for evermore.
To the departed whom we now remember, may peace and bliss be granted in the world of eternal life. There may they find grace and mercy before the Lord of heaven and earth. May their souls rejoice in that ineffable good which God has laid up for those that fear Him, and may their memory be a blessing unto those that cherish it.
May the Father of peace send peace to all troubled souls, and comfort all the bereaved among us. AMEN.
It has been a year for us too, losing our dad and mom died in the late part of last winter/early spring.
The loss is hard, as they were big parts of our family. Sometimes I look for his comment in the blog, and sometimes his pictures. I have video too. It just makes me feel closer to him for a minute.
May the Lord comfort you.
Peace and comfort to you.
I can't believe it's been a year! I remember your post, and listening to 'Praise you in this storm' ....I was so sad for you.
Thinking about you....praying for your peace.
A year goes by so fast. I lost my father 5 yrs ago and my mother 21 yrs ago. My Mom missed so much- she never met my sons. I am happy that your Dad and my Dad got to enjoy that stage of their life(As grandparents). Losing a parent is difficult- no one will ever love you like your parents do. Time makes you remember the good times and forget the pain of the loss.
Hi may you have peace and comfort .Peace, Pat
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