We never know when goodbye will come but this was our day to tell dad goodbye.
He did not have a good day physically
and was in bed all day but he did get to meet his first great great grandson.
After his visitors left and before his caregivers came in to help him turn over he left us.
Quietly.
How thankful we are for that.
I'm thankful for this strong-willed sometimes difficult man who always seemed so proud to be our dad and loved us fiercely and proactively 
.
Goodbye Dad. I love you.
Do you hear it??
I imagine not... Only my heart can hear it now...
"I love you dear"
will not be something I will hear at the end of a phone conversation
But something that will forever resound in my memory
I FELT IT IN MY HEART THAT IT WAS HIS TIME. FOR SOME REASON I JUST KNEW. WITH THAT I JUST WANT TO SAY HOW SORRY I'M FEELING FOR YOU RIGHT NOW. MY HEART IS VERY HEAVY. YOUR DAD WAS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOU KIDS IN HIS LIFE AND HE KNEW IT ALSO.NOW HE'S WITH HIS HEAVENLY FATHER AND YOUR MOM. JUST KNOW I LOVE YOU AND WISH I WAS CLOSER TO GIVE YOU A BFF HUG AND SIT QUIETLY WITH YOU. I CHERISH YOUR FRIENDSHIP.
ReplyDeleteLOU
Oh Mare, I also wish I could just give you a big hug, tell you I understand...no words needed. How Blessed are you to have been raised by such loving parents. I agree, he is with your sweet mom and God.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love and Friendship sent your way,
Beth
In a few days, it will be 17 years since I lost my dad. I have told you before that your dad reminds me of mine. He could be a tough old bird, stubborn as heck, but also sweet, especially as he got older, and there were grandchildren. I know my dad was happy he was going to be with my mom again, and I am sure your dad looked forward to being with yours again, too. Gentle hugs, Mare.
ReplyDeleteHUGS to you Mare.
ReplyDeleteMare Sorry to hear about your Dad Sending you my condolences ((hugs)) Yvonne/Beach Bonnie
ReplyDeletexoxoxoxox, and those go for you, as well, MaryEtta...rest in peace Mr Perry...
ReplyDeleteMARE, JUST KNOW WE ARE THINKING OF YOU. I WISH THE GALS AND MYSELF COULD BE THERE TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH YOUR LOST. JUST KNOW YOUR LOVED. TAKE YOUR TIME HEALING FROM YOUR LOST. TELL MARY I'M THINKING OF HER, ALSO. WE'LL BE HERE WAITING FOR YOU WITH LOVE IN OUR HEARTS.
ReplyDeleteLOU
Mare, I came by to visit and read your blog tonight. I am so sorry to read about your Dad. Nothing can be said that will take away your loss but know in your heart that many people are thinking of you and your family. I am so sorry that Mary lost her dad as well. Your family has been blessed with such a wonderful man in their life. Your memories will be held dear to you and will bring comfort to you as well. My dad has been gone 30 years but my special memories keep my heart warm with love. Your Dad is with your Mom and they are your special guarding angels watching over all of you....
ReplyDeleteTake Care...
Gloria
Hi Mare, just stopped by to say hello to you and your blogger friends.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Beth
I'm just now seeing this, and I'm so very sorry your Dad has passed. My your heart be comforted by your good memories.
ReplyDeleteHi Mare, I've been checking in regularly, and I just want to say hello. Hope to hear from you soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Mare,
ReplyDeleteYou are probably staying busy and that is a good thing. Just know that I am thinking of you.
Hugs, Beth
merry Christmas sweetie. granny lou
ReplyDeleteI stop by most days hoping that maybe you will by some small miracle be here. I miss you and your followers. Just wanted you to know that.
ReplyDeleteSueZK
OH wow, I haven't been to this page in....well, forEVER! SueZ it's so sweet of you to check in. I wasn't sure if I could even remember how to get back on!
ReplyDeleteWe still live in the same place, work in the same place and plod along. Life changes and stays the same!
I still don't have a computer, I checked in on the work computer, and blogging from my phone (even though it is a HUGE phone) is not easy. I have thought about blogging again more and more...hmmm, wonder if I have any words left!
Hope this find you ALL well! I find myself off of social media pretty much but assume as my circumstances change and I feel less "exposed" that COULD change-wonder if it will????
Take care dear hearts! Miss you all and hope you are all well!
Mare
so great to have touched base. I hope you do blog again. I for one will be checking in to see if you do. You take good care
ReplyDeleteSueZK