Re: OT - Thanks to all from Tracie

June 16, 2006

Tracie, I am so sorry to head about your Dad's death. It is hard to

lose a parent (between hubby and I, we've now gone through it 4

times). I am so grateful that both of my parents had relatively easy

deaths, both were able to live at home and take care of themselves

right up to the day they died.

You may be over the inital shock, but be prepared - every special day

that comes along will be hard, starting with Father's Day. It's been

a year since I lost my Mom, and I still catch myself wanting to pick

up the phone to tell her about something. You do adjust, but there's

always this hole that can never be filled.

I do think that my parents are now watching over all of us, and I do

still tell them things. I'm always saying, Dad, will you look at

that! or Mom, look what one of the kids is doing now.

My granddaughter (12 months at the time) had a nasty fall, 10 feet

through a railing onto a hard surface. The doctors said it was a

miracle that her only injury was a broken wrist. I like to think that

her great-grandmother caught her! Because that's exactly what she

would have done, she loved her babies so much.

Hang in there, and talk about your Dad. It really helps. You'll be

in my prayers.

On 6/16/06, tracierae143 <tracierae143@...> wrote:

> Wow everyone,

>

> I am overwhelmed by your love and support regarding my dad's death.

> Thanks to everyone who posted. I really appreciate it. I think I am

> over the initial shock now. Like most of you said, at least he did

> not suffer. It probably is the best way to go. This is the greatest

> group.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Tracie

>

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South Pasadena, CA

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