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Our deepest condolences, John. It took a long time to get to the point where I was no longer crying about the loss of my parents all the time and instead I was rejoicing with the memories of all our wonderful times and all the great influences they had on my family and friends, but it eventually does happen. Just try to hang in there and try to remember how special he was to you and all his goodness. You are in our prayers.
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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John, I am so sorry about your loss and you are in my prayers. Peace be with you. He is in a better place now. Life is too wonderous to not think there is more than we can comprehend. God Bless.
-------------------- Deb Fowler
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Please accept my thanks for all your kind comments and prayers and thoughts for me and my family. We are having a really hard time with my fathers passing, as it came unexpectedly. I know my poppa is with God now, and that makes me feel better, but I sure do miss him. Having friends like you guys that I know are thinking good thoughts and praying for us all , makes things alot better. Thank you all so much.
-------------------- Maker of fine signs and other creative stuff. Located at 109 N. Cumberland ave. Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-837-0242 Posts: 4172 | From: Ages-Brookside, Ky. Up the Holler... | Registered: Jul 1999
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John, I still have the little book your dad wrote. He was a really special person. I know it sounds trite, and I've heard you should never say this to the grieving, but in this case I think it's true and applicable to say . . . I know just how you feel.
I noticed several 'heads mentioned already losing their fathers too. It seems a lot of us are in the age bracket for this, although losing a parent in your 40's & 50's just seems too young.
And it seems especially hard if the parent was as sweet and strong and good natured as my daddy was, and I believe as your daddy was too John.
It's been 5 years since my daddy passed. Sometimes I feel so lost when I wish he was still here to advise me, or to discuss current news events & talk politics, or to just watch a football game. I'm still lookin', but still have'nt found an individual as interesting, or knowlegeable enough to fill the gap he left.
May the Lord comfort you as well as you can be comforted, but only a long passage of time will ease the immediate loss. The missing of his presence remains forever I think. There are no sweeter, nicer, or better words to ease any of it.
-------------------- Signs Sweet Home Alabama
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