Thank you...

[Heather3418]

I thank you for your thoughts and prayers and all of your well wishes.  There was no greater man in my life than my father.

Would you please pray for MY strength to get through this as the strong lady my father would want me to be?

I will try to get back in touch with all of you in a few days.  I live in Virginia and will have to travel to Maryland for the funeral service.

Ironically, I was due to go see my father in the nursing home on Friday of this next coming week.  I heard from the nursing staff that just before my father's passing, he had been asking for Heather, his daughter...all day.  We were close...  I was told by the nursing staff that my father laid down to take a nap and passed away in his sleep.  My prayers of over 20 years that God would take him in this way...were truly answered.  I raise my arms in thanks to the Lord....

Thank you for the kindness you have shown me through your posts.  Be well and I love all of you,
Heather

[tmjfibro]

to heather
so sorry to hear about the  sad loss of your dad .I lost my dad aged 12 many years ago .

he is still my hero.he raised six kids as a single parent and worked a full time job

take care on your journey to maryland
my thoughts and prayers are with you

god bless tmjfibro

[Rena705]

My Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of your Dad.  I am sure that he is in a better place with a smile on his face, back to making the decisions for himself and while it is always the most painful for those left behind you can take solace that his pain has ended.  Please know my thoughts are with you and I hope that you will be able to keep up your health while in Maryland saying your final goodbye to the one man you have always and always will love...Daddy.

Rena705

[monotreme]

Hi Heather,
    So sorry I was not on the boards yesterday to wish you prayers.

   I hope you have safe travels and find peace knowing your father is in a better place now.  

    Our family will pray for you.
    Craig

[syndismilez]

My deepest sympathy to you and your loss.  My prayers are for you....be safe.
Syn

[sherma57]

Be strong - you can do this - remember that HE is always watching over us.  I remember when my Grandmother died, my Father said to the very same words, 'I'll be watching you'

Take care and comfort in the fact that he passed away peacefully.

My thoughts are with you,

Debs

[LLWB]

My mother passed away in the nursing home exactly the same way. She told the nurses she was tired and was going to have a nap. And God took her home. It was a time of mixed emotions as she had not known anyone for almost a year from Alzeheimer's. I thought I was ready. But I found out we are never ready. Our loved ones are so presciouse to us.  God Bless you and yours, Maggie

[tamhart9]

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS AND MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

I LOST MY FATHER THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE  ON JANUARY 1, 2000 AND EXACTLY 12:00 MIDNIGHT AND I THOUGHT MY LIFE WAS OVER.

HE IS HERE WITH ME STILL TO THIS DAY AND I AM SURE YOUR DADDY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.

BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS

[pennst8r]

I will pray that your strength holds up, though somehow I'm sure it will. You are such a strong woman. When I lost my mother in my 20's, I was certain that I could not survive it, but she left her stamp on me and I made it, stronger than ever. I am sure the same will happen for you.

I am so very sorry for your loss. In the end, we're all still Daddy's little girls. I always protested that I was not a daddy's girl, but he is my rock and my knight in shining armor, as much as my DH, as I'm sure your father was for you.

You will get through this. We will be here spiritually holding your hand.

God bless you and your dear father.

Penn

[young at heart]

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR FATHERS STRENGTH,AS IT SHOWS IN YOUR WRITINGS AND LOVING MESSAGES TO ALL US.

YOU BE SAFE IN YOUR TRAVELS AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING YOUR TRIP.

THE LORD ANSWERED YOUR PRAYERS.

MY HEART BRAKES FOR YOUR LOSS.

T-LYNN

[RIDDICK_777]

My prayers are with you in finding your strength through this Heather

i am so sorry to hear of your loss

you're father will always be with you

love to you

David.

[Jazzyfizzle]

Heather, be safe on your journey to Maryland. It is a blessing that he went the way you hoped and without suffering. What a kind and wonderful nursing staff to let you know this.

All our thoughts gal

jazzy