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Fathers passing - 6/13/2007 4:26:29 PM

allen

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Hi to all,
I realize that this is not something that has happened recently, but my father passed away, now ten years ago from Muscular Dystrophy. He was only 51. I was 25 & my brother was only 18. We did fine of course as I was already out on my own, and my brothers mother took care of him. Its just still hard for me to believe that he's really gone. My father and I had a very special bond, as most dauthers do with their fathers.
He was a very postitive person in my life, and because of that, my outlook on life has been just that, even after his passing. I guess what Im trying to say is, although I think about him everyday of my life, I think of him as a person that would want me to carry on, with a positive outlook and have a long fun, wonderful life myself. Thats what I do....to the fullest. I think I try new things, I might had not done if he were still with us, just to prove that, hey, Im going to have a good time, love, live,,,etc...I want him to be proud of me, even though he's not phy. with me anymore.
He is without a doubt my angel watching over me everyday. I feel it, and I know it. What a great feeling----I never thought it would last this long, after ten years but, I think it may last forever...that feeling of his spirit still in my heart. What a sad, but at the same time, wonderful thing!!!
God Bless everyone!

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RE: Fathers passing - 6/13/2007 6:48:08 PM

Hildegard

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Welcome to the forum, Steffney! I am touched by your fond memories of your father. And I congratulate you on having found a way to stay connected with him in such a positive way. You truly honor him by living your life fully and joyfully. Your experience might help others on this forum who may struggle for years to be at peace with their losses, when the pain of the loss outweighs the joy of having had the gift of those they love(d) so dearly. Grieving is different for everybody, but we hope and pray for peace for everyone.
Wishing you everything good,
Edda

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Peace and joy!

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RE: Fathers passing - 6/13/2007 7:41:12 PM

Bluemoon

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Dear Steffney,
Thank-you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us.
You brought a smile to me by doing this.
I believe your father is very proud of you right now. He gave you a wonderful gift. And as you see he is now living on by you sharing and and including so many in your feelings and what he did for you. What better angel could you have then a father and his love for you.
Enjoy life Steffney.
God Bless you.
Bluemoon

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RE: Fathers passing - 6/14/2007 8:35:32 AM

allen

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Edda,
Thank you for your kind words. I am a new member and I must say, when I opened your email today, I just smiled really big! Its so neat communicating and sharing with others. Its almost like a great thearpy, if you will :) -- Thank you for taking your time to write back. I do appreciate it :)
I hope you have a blessed day, and if you ever need to talk about anything, please do not hesitate!!
God Bless you!!
Steffney

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RE: Fathers passing - 6/14/2007 11:30:40 AM

Imenuff

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Welcome to our Forum. With Father's Day this weekend, I am sure your posts have been a real gift to many who have read them and whose fathers are also deceased. I know your father is smiling down on you and very proud of the woman you are. What a gift to have such a close relationship with your father both while he was alive and now. It is never easy to loose a loved one. It is very special to read how much you have allowed your grief to develop into a celebration of your Father's life and his presence to you now even though he is physically gone.

Thank you for the gift you have given to all those who read this forum. May your life always be filled with the joy of all those special intimate memories of your Dad.

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Shalom(May you be at peace in Body, Mind,& Spirit)

I'menuff

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RE: Fathers passing - 6/14/2007 11:38:06 AM

allen

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Thank you very much for sending your kind words to me! I read it twice and just smiled!!
I will be smiling for the rest of the day now!!
God Bless you & be with you always,
Steffney

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RE: Fathers passing - 6/14/2007 11:42:58 AM

allen

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Bluemoon,
I sent you an email earlier, did you get it? Im still trying to figure this system out :)
Steffney

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RE: Fathers passing - 6/14/2007 2:21:51 PM

arows1faith

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Steffney:

Thank you for sharing. My mother passed nearly 8 years ago and I've felt the same way about her closeness to me. It's good to know that after 10 years, your love has not waned. I've faith that mine will not, either.

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