Asking for prayers

[RDB]

Rest well now. Dwell on those fond memories and get well.

Robert

 

[Linda]

Liz,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I will be thinking and praying for you.
Sending love & hugs your way.

Linda

 

[riverdees05]

My prayers are with you, your family and your Dad. I lost my Dad to Parkinson 5 years ago so I understand your pain.

 

[Cathyb]

Liz: Like another poster stated, keep thinking of all the good memories of your Dad and accept that he is now in a better place rather than suffering.

It was wonderful that you and your brothers and sisters and grandkids were there on the last days.

 

[dmharris]

Liz, be gentle with yourself and what you expect of yourself. We're all feeling your pain.

Hugs,

 

[luvsvacation22]

Liz, I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you. May the God of comfort, bring comfort and healing to your heart, body and soul. May He surround you with His grace and presence. I pray He lifts you up and carry you during this difficult time. May be pour out His love upon you. And lastly may He give you peace and be your strength, rock and refuge. Amen I am thinking of the song...On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand, Here are some of the lyrics:

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)

Dorene

 

[Rose Pink]

May peace rest upon you.



He Is Not Gone

Ease your grief, he is not gone
For in your heart he lingers on.
His smile, his laugh, his special way,
Will comfort you from day to day.

You'll feel his presence in the breeze
That dances gently through the trees.
And it's his face that you shall see
When you're in need of company.

At any time you can recall
The love you shared...you saved it all.
And really more than anything,
You'll find peace in remembering.



http://www.geocities.com/griefweb/cancer_supp/verses_pass/not_gone.html

 

[mas]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

After the funeral, read the Mamma Mia thread in this lounge and then go see the movie.

 

[catwgirl]

Liz,

Sending prayers and hugs your way.

Linda

 

[susieq]

Liz,

My heart goes out to you, and deepest sympathies too. He is at peace now. You will get through this. I know it's difficult ... One day at a time. Take care of yourself.

Sue

 

[Kay H]

My condolences to you and your family. It is hard to lose a parent.

 

[swift]

So sorry about your loss. I know this is very hard. I went through similar emotional swings when I lost my dad. Hang in there and know that we care. {{{{{{{ hugs }}}}}}}

 

[pcgirl54]

Liz

I just read this post. I am very sorry about your Dad. Hospice is indeed a blessing to the entire family. They have wonderful resources should you need comfort.

My Dad is 90 and starting on this same path. We had hospice for my Mother who passed 6 yrs back. I will be having the same thing happen to me in the next year. As a daughter of a Dad I adore I cannot imagine the emotional rollercoaster I will experience.

Just let your feelings flow. Don't let anyone deminish them.

Parents are our guides and to lose them even when we are adults is a great loss even if they lived a long time.

Hugs to you!

 

[dgdbloe]

Thinking of you,you're health and comfort for your dad.
Easier said than done,I know, but you need to take care of yourself

 

[dgdbloe]

My previous post was before I read that your dad passed. Heartfelt sympathies being sent your way.
Everyone has to grieve differently and yes it does come in waves and when you least expect it. There is no normal to grieving.
Memories at first will bring tears of sorrow then down the road those same memories may bring a smile and tears of fondness


"Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward"

 

[pammex]

Prayers to give you strength and peace in your heart and mind are being sent to you from Mexico.

In Mexico the culture is that a person goes to a better place, but always stays with us in ur hearts, thus the reason why we celebrate Day of the Dead as a rejoining and celebration of life. Keep your memories dear to your heart and know we are all praying for you all over the world.

Hugs from Lake Chapala Mexico!!!! You are in our thoughts.

 

[suzanne]

Prayers and Hugs

Suzanne

 

[Liz Wolf-Spada]

This is so difficult. We met with a pastor to plan the service yesterday. I came home beyond exhausted. My mom passed away 5 years ago and it was pretty sudden. With my dad, I knew this was coming, but I am finding it so much harder. I think he and I were always closer and I depended on him in a different way. Does anyone know the name of a book I read about recently that talks about becoming an orphan as an adult?

We are also in for a rocky patch in dealing with Dad's estate. My brother is the trustee and he wants to wait to sell the house till the market improves (truly, only God knows when that will be). My husband is 70 and I'm 60. I'm 4 years older than my brother and my sister is in the middle. I'm the one looking at wanting to retire and waiting on the house for improved conditions will totally stress me out. It needs a lot of work to be done on it also, as it has been completely ignored for about 5 years and my brother was supposed to be running point on a bathroom remodel that never happened. Any suggestions?

Thanks so much,
Liz

 

[MULTIZ321]

Liz,

Is this the book you're referring to - The Orphaned Adult

Richard

 

[dmharris]

Liz,

My advice would be to take some time to grieve and do the essential estate issues. A month or two from now, things may look more clear. I would guess you and your siblings are in a raw emotional state and shouldn't worry about much but taking care of yourselves and each other right now.

 

[Liz Wolf-Spada]

I think that makes sense, but I'm not sure how long we can wait to get a stepped up valuation of Dad's estate and it needs a lot of work.
I think that might be the book. I am going to order it from Amazon.
Diane, prayers for your mom are being sent from me,
Thanks,
Liz