LisaEz Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hello. I have obviously only posted here a couple of times. My father died on Monday only 20 days after being diagnosed with LC. I am in the process of writing his obituary and will post it here when I am done. I wanted to thank everyone for your support, kindness and information when we still thought he might be able to fight the cancer. Now that his battle has finished, I know I will be here more, unfortunately in the grieving section, probably. I am bereft without my daddy. I know I'll be okay, I know we all will, but right now the pain makes my chest feel as though it might explode at any moment. I need to write out the story of his death, and hope to post it here so others who understand what we've just gone through can share it with me. Sharing it helps, somehow. I was with him, holding his hand, telling him I adored him as he drew his last courageous breath. When I can handle it emotionally, I will write the whole story. Here is the quote my stepmom and I are putting in his obit: He lived an ordinary life, doing small things with great love. I just can't find the words to express how very, very much I loved him. He was the most wonderful father I could've ever imagined. I guess I could blather on and on here about him and how my heart aches. I should stop for now. Thanks for letting me share about his passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Lisa, I am very sorry. 20 days...that is so hard. I know your heart hurts. We will certainly be here. Many of us wll understand all you will be feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 That's a beautiful Epitaph by the way! My thoughts prayers and condolences to you and Your family. We are here whenever you need us for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I will keep your Dad, you and your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Please consider my deepest condolences for the passing of your father. May peace be with you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Lisa, I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom this past February. The people on this site really helped me a lot. For me it has gotten easier, some days. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your family is in my prayers. I love the quote from his obituary. It says SO much about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Lisa, I'm so sorry. Your dad never even got a chace to really fight. We will be here for you. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaEz Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thank you so much, everyone. I truly appreciate you all taking the time to send kind words. I finished writing his obituary. It's on this site under William Moreland: http://www.spencemillerfuneralhome.com/index.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Dear Lisa, I am so sad for you and your family. My Mom was felled by this awful disease almost 26 years ago, 2 months from her dx. She would fit that line so well. I still miss her, but not with every fiber in my body. It takes time to grieve and heal - may you find much comfort in all those small acts, forgotten places, and in the love that surrounds you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Lisa, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we will all be here for you during this really tough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Lisa I am so sorry for you loss. I'm a daddy's girl myself, so I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. When my husband died, I thought that every breath and every heart beat I had must surely be fatal because they hurt so much that it was like you described, my chest would explode. And it did help to talk about it. It's strange but there is some comfort in telling their story. I used to say that he didn't get enough time to show the world how truly amazing and wonderful he was, so it was up to me to let as many people know as possible. And in time, the telling of him helped ease my pain, it kept my memories fresh, and now it gives me something to look back on relive those memories. So if it helps, please come back and tell us a bit about your daddy. I'm sure he was a wonderful dad, and a good man for you to love him so much. Share some of your favorite memories. I am keeping you and your family in prayers, and hope you find some peace and comfort in the days to come. God Bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaEz Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thank you so much. It helps more than I can say to be able to come here and read your words and know that I am not alone, and that people understand. I know right now I am just shocked at how quickly he died, with no time for good-byes or to prepare anything, but as the shock wears off the pain will come flooding back. I am going to share my story, I need to so much, but I warn you all-it will be long. My dad was a college professor who loved nothing more than to lecture and lecture and talk and talk, and I inherited that from him....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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