Goodbye Dad

[Amlama88]

We lost our wonderful dad this week aged 66.
I honestly thought I had prepared myself for it...admittedly I even hoped for it some times when I saw him suffering so; but it hurts far more than I ever imagined. My dad, my king and such an amazing character, gone forever. We had lost everything we loved about him, but it hurts all the same. Just feeling so angry at the awful disease and how he never got the retirement he had so looked forward to.
Every one says times a healer...but it's hard to ever accept the last few years we had with him. I just take comfort in that we gave him the best care and so much love.

 

[Izzy]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

It's right to take comfort in the knowledge of the love and care you gave him. Wishing you strength for the days and weeks to come.

 

[Grannie G]

I don't think anyone can really prepare for such loss @Amlama88 however much we think we have.
Take whatever comfort you can from the love you still have for your dad and the care you gave him.

 

[Bunpoots]

I understand your feelings, I've admitted I'm ready for my dad to go now that all that is left is a shadow of his former self but my dad is old. I will still miss him when he's gone.
I'm so sorry, it's so hard at such a young age.

My condolences to you and your family.

 

[canary]

Im so sorry for your loss
I thought Id grieved for my mum beforehand, but like you, discovered that I hadnt. I think this is normal
(((((hugs)))))) it is all still very raw.

 

[Jezzer]

We lost our wonderful dad this week aged 66.
I honestly thought I had prepared myself for it...admittedly I even hoped for it some times when I saw him suffering so; but it hurts far more than I ever imagined. My dad, my king and such an amazing character, gone forever. We had lost everything we loved about him, but it hurts all the same. Just feeling so angry at the awful disease and how he never got the retirement he had so looked forward to.
Every one says times a healer...but it's hard to ever accept the last few years we had with him. I just take comfort in that we gave him the best care and so much love.

Oh my goodness, your father was young. I am so very sorry to read this. I understand your anger and your very raw grief. This awful disease. I am glad you can take some comfort from knowing you gave your father the very best care and all your love. My deep condolences to you and your family.

 

[Marnie63]

I'm sorry for your loss, and very sorry you had to lose your dad at such a relatively young age. Wishing you strength at this difficult time.

 

[LynneMcV]

I am so sorry for your loss.

It doesn't matter how well we think we have prepared ourselves for someone's passing, it seldom makes it easier when the time comes.

Yes, definitely take comfort from knowing that you did all that you could in caring for and loving him.

I hope that in time the memory of the dementia nightmare will subside and you will more easily remember the better days you shared throughout your life.

 

[Canadian Joanne]

I'm so very sorry. I don't think we are ever really prepared. 66 is very young. Like your father, my mother did not get to enjoy her retirement as she was diagnosed at 64. She died 2 years ago at 79 but I was still not ready for her to go.

 

[Cat27]

I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you.

 

[Marcelle123]

I am very sorry to hear about your sad loss. I understand and share your feelings that it was such a pity that your parent's last years were spoiled by a nightmare disease. As you say, your comfort is that you loved and cared to the best of your ability.

May your beloved father rest in peace; wishing you strength and solace. xx

 

[Amlama88]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

It's right to take comfort in the knowledge of the love and care you gave him. Wishing you strength for the days and weeks to come.

Thank you so much x

 

[Amlama88]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

It's right to take comfort in the knowledge of the love and care you gave him. Wishing you strength for the days and weeks to come.

I don't think anyone can really prepare for such loss @Amlama88 however much we think we have.
Take whatever comfort you can from the love you still have for your dad and the care you gave him.

Thank you xx

 

[Amlama88]

I understand your feelings, I've admitted I'm ready for my dad to go now that all that is left is a shadow of his former self but my dad is old. I will still miss him when he's gone.
I'm so sorry, it's so hard at such a young age.

My condolences to you and

I understand your feelings, I've admitted I'm ready for my dad to go now that all that is left is a shadow of his former self but my dad is old. I will still miss him when he's gone.
I'm so sorry, it's so hard at such a young age.

My condolences to you and your family.

Thanks so much x

 

[Amlama88]

Im so sorry for your loss
I thought Id grieved for my mum beforehand, but like you, discovered that I hadnt. I think this is normal
(((((hugs)))))) it is all still very raw.

Yes it's a strange feeling now he has gone completely. Thanks x

 

[Amlama88]

Oh my goodness, your father was young. I am so very sorry to read this. I understand your anger and your very raw grief. This awful disease. I am glad you can take some comfort from knowing you gave your father the very best care and all your love. My deep condolences to you and your family.

Yes his age certainly made it even more devastating. Thanks for you kind words x

 

[Amlama88]

I'm sorry for your loss, and very sorry you had to lose your dad at such a relatively young age. Wishing you strength at this difficult time.

Thanks so much x

 

[Amlama88]

I am so sorry for your loss.

It doesn't matter how well we think we have prepared ourselves for someone's passing, it seldom makes it easier when the time comes.

Yes, definitely take comfort from knowing that you did all that you could in caring for and loving him.

I hope that in time the memory of the dementia nightmare will subside and you will more easily remember the better days you shared throughout your life.

I hope those bad memories fade too. It was his funeral yesterday and it was another challenge but we did him proud and gave him a lovely send off. Thanks for your reply x

 

[Amlama88]

I'm so very sorry. I don't think we are ever really prepared. 66 is very young. Like your father, my mother did not get to enjoy her retirement as she was diagnosed at 64. She died 2 years ago at 79 but I was still not ready for her to go.

No, there is never a good time for them to pass. But I take comfort in that he isn't going to suffer any more. So sorry your mum missed out on her retirement too xx

 

[Amlama88]

I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you.

Thank you x