. . . . I was rudely awoken in the middle of the night by the worst nightmare ever. After the blur of phone calls, ambulance, hospital sounds and smells, my Dad was pronounced dead. He died peacefully in his sleep from unknown causes . . . still unknown to this day. He had a complete physical only days prior to this and was completely healthy.
I’ve constantly missed my Dad over the years . . . sometimes more than others. He wasn’t there when Mike and I announced our engagement. He wasn’t there to walk me down the aisle on my wedding day. He wasn’t there to hold our newborn daughter. He wasn’t there to hold our newborn son. He wasn’t there to celebrate when Samara was placed into our arms. He wasn’t there when we bought our first home or moved to our second home. He wasn’t there when we needed a handyman or needed advice about something. These are the times I’ve missed him the most. What a fun and loving Grandpa he would’ve been to the kids. I’m saddened by the fact that the only way my kids will know their Grandpa is by pictures and stories they hear about him.
BUT I also know that none of these things matter because by the GRACE of GOD, he’s in a place far greater than anyone could ever imagine. AND someday we will be together again. I can’t imagine living without the promise of EVERLASTING LIFE.
Miss you Dad!
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Dear Karen,
I can't imagine.....beautifully writen. Great friends of ours just lost their dad two weeks ago and I ache with them. The so many why's which I'm sure you went and still go through. I love your last paragraph!!
Sure....make me cry! We feel the same way and miss him dearly! I feel sad that our kids never knew him. A lot sure has happened in the family during these 11 years!
Someday....
mz
I'm so sorry, Karen. I worry about my parents all the time. My mom is very sick, but my dad seems to be okay. I don't know what I would do without either of them.
Wrapping you up in a hug.
I still miss my dad too. Sorry for your loss, K. **HUGS**
a tear... of sadness and joy in the knowledge that you WILL meet again. Doesn't mean you'll miss him any less!
I thought of you and Dave a lot today.
God Bless.
I didn't know...I'm so sorry to hear that you don't have your dad here to share these experiences with. My thoughts go out to you and I'm sure he is watcing over you and your little ones from a better place (-:
hugs,
Shannon
Aw Karen - I miss him too...for all those reasons and more! Luv ya! momz
We miss him too....we did think about it even from far away Louisiana. He meant a lot to Joe.
Blessings,
Joe & Margaret
sad but beautiful post. Sorry for the things we don't understand...
sk
Karen, that brought tears to my eyes. It's so hard to lose a parent and to carry on with all those celebrations, knowing someone is missing.
Thinking of you.
i'm sorry..i can't imagine that day. I'm so glad too..to think that someday all the ones I love will be together again!
That was a beautiful post in memory of your Dad. My father just passed away in Sept. after a very short battle with cancer and I know what you are going through. I don't know you but my husband and I are in the process of adopting a baby from China and it breaks my heart that my father won't get the chance to see her.
God bless
Very sweet and very true. I do believe he has been with you along the way...but I know how you feel.
Oh I haven't been on in a while.... tears for you....that time is fresh in my mind still. Love you muchly.... Pauz
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