Feeling Sad

[lady67]

I had a wonderful Christmas, but now I am feeling down.  Many of my friends may remember how close I was to my Dad, and his illness kinda started me on a downward spiral, but his death is what woke me up.  Anyway, tonight it has been exactly one year that he had the stroke that left him unable to communicate with us and basically was the last time we talked.  I am dreading the next week because he died on New Year's Day after I layed with him in the hospital bed and whispered in his ear that he could go "home".  My family is trying to take my mind off of it by planning a suprise trip Branson for New Year.

Remember me in your prayers please.

[Mikeinthesouth]

I too am dealing with the loss of a loved one on these holidays and it does suck indeed. I am sorry you have to feel this.

[mommy52]

Enjoy your trip. Will be praying for you to have a wonderful time. You will not forget your Dad, but will always have the memories. When a loved one dies, a part of us goes with them. That is ok. Just remember to keep a part of them woth you and to not allow yourself to go with them, only a small part. I hope that makes sense. Sometimes I have trouble with saying what I want to say and sometimes I offend and make others angry. Not my intention.     Madlyn

[flmagi]

Sorry about your Dad, and sorry the holidays are difficult for you.  Missing him is only natural and in time it will get a little easier. Remember the good things and know that he is in a better place than we are, and that he would want you to live a long life, full of  happiness, not in a continuous state of grief.   Enjoy your trip to Branson ...He would want you to.