My wonderful dad died last night (April 27, 2011) at 9:19 PM in his home, the one he built with his own hands 42 years ago. He died peacefully with my sister, brother, mom, and me at his bedside. I feel honored that I was able to be with him at this time. I will be sharing in the next few days or weeks as I feel the need to write some things down. Thank you for all your kind words of comfort, and for your prayers.
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| Mom and Dad when they took us out for our anniversary last year. May 28, 2010 |
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| Mom and Dad's 60th Wedding Anniversary. August 12, 2010 |
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| Christmas card drawn and photographed by my dad. That's me on the left, next to him, my brother Matt, and sister, Gayle. |
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| Christmas Card made by my dad in the 1950's. |
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Dad teaching Bob how to turn wood on the lathe. About 2 years ago.
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| Our family. Christmas 2010 |
20 comments:
Paula,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula
I have been thinking of you all day, wondering.....
It is a blessing you were able to be with your Father at the time of his passing. I believe it is a gift the dying give us....to be present at such a sacred time.
Blessings to you and all your family.
My thoughts are with you and your family, Paula. You share so much with your podcast listeners and I hope you can feel all the love and positive thoughts we are sending to you and your family. Take care.
Paula, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I lost my dad 24 years ago, and still miss him every day. Like you, I was blessed to be with him at the end. God Bless you and yours.
Dear Paula,
I have been a faithful listener to your podcast for some months. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I can tell from your post that he was a wonderful, talented man and created lovely and sweet memories for you to enjoy. I know you will miss him terribly, but know that the wonderful qualities that we all enjoy in your writings and podcast are in part his bequest to you!
Paula: You are in my thoughts today where I am holding you close in lieu of my knitting this time.
Take care.
Much love to you and your family, Paula.
He is at peace... I hope your mother is managing... 60 years together is a long time... a special hug for her...
Oh Paula! i am so sorry to hear the news of your dear father. My thoughts are with you.
Paula, what a wonderful tribute to your father... I loved seeing the photographs and wonderful drawings. He did a fabulous job raising a woman as lovely as you. Sending love & hugs,
Gretchen (yarnluv)
Paula, I am faithful Pipeline listener, and follow your blog. My thoughts and prayers are with you. April is a bittersweet month in my family as well - we have a number of birthdays, and both our parents died in April. Daddy died 14 years ago on the 2nd of April, and Mom died 7 years ago, also on the 27th. I am glad that you were able to be with him. Blessings. Cathie
Dear Paula, The love and care you share with your family shines through your posts. That is such a gift. I'm sorry for your loss, and hope you will find comfort in the strong family ties you have and the natural world that surrounds you.
Internet hugs--cannot imagine what you are going through and will be in prayer for you and your family. No matter how it happens it is hard on us to deal with our beloved dad go to the next world.
Paula,
I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. How lucky you were to have such a wonderful father and I hope your memories bring you comfort.
Susan
Paula, you and your family are in my prayers. Your post is beautiful and the photos are so dear.
You know, I have known you for only a short time, yet I feel as though I am writing this to a long-time friend. That's how much you touch the hearts of those who listen to you.
Your father raised a very special, wonderful daughter.
Paula -
I understand. My deepest sympathies go out to you all. Writing about him helps.
Penny
I am so sorry for your loss. My dad passed away also on 4/9 after being stricken with Parkinson's disease about 1.5 years ago. His disease progressed quickly although his mind was always intact. He suffered a stroke in the end and we followed his wishes and waited for 8 days at his bedside till he passed. The loss of a parent is hard, but I am so thankful to have spent the last days with him. My thoughts are with you.
You have been so blessed with such a wonderful father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and know that you are not alone. Family and friends are who make us who we are and you are loved.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Thank you for sharing a bit of your father with us. How wonderful to have so many nice memories.
Paula,
I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad. It was good that you were able to be at his side along with other family members. Hang in there. I hope your mother is doing okay.
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