My father...

[Dreambird]

Please add my condolences too Francine... my heart goes out to you. I still miss my Dad horribly after 17 years...

[kcourt]

Francine, I am sorry for your loss.

I have lost two husbands, both my parents and many aunts and uncles, as well as friends.  Each time, I needed to grieve - this is part of the healing process.  I pray that you will take this time to grieve and remember all of the wonderful memories  you had with your dad.  Eventually you will come to a place of peace.

May God bless you during this sad time of your life.

Kathy

[sandbox]

I share in your sorrow Francine.



"tears can never erase the pain of death
 only time has that talent"
 Eric Burdon

[Francine Eisner]

I want to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone for their kind words. Once again, TS is the greatest.

Warmest regards,
Francine

[Dick Miller]

Sorry to hear of your loss Francine, but remember your dad will always be alive in your heart.

Dick

[jcarter]

My sympathies too, as my father was one amazing person, and when he passed away it was not easy for me.
The memories are what keep us going, and dont let them fade.  Then they will be reborn with your grandsons, at least thats the way its going for me.
Weve just come home from his father's vacation cottage, and pictures of him and family are everywhere.
Memories of a wonderful life will never leave our minds!
Jane

[Francine Eisner]

QUOTE(jcarter @ Oct 8 2007, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My sympathies too, as my father was one amazing person, and when he passed away it was not easy for me.
The memories are what keep us going, and dont let them fade.  Then they will be reborn with your grandsons, at least thats the way its going for me.
Weve just come home from his father's vacation cottage, and pictures of him and family are everywhere.
Memories of a wonderful life will never leave our minds!
Jane

I want to issue my thanks, once again, to everyone who has responded to my posting.

Warmest regards,
Francine

(The Mac Gardener)

[LR827]

Dear Francine,

I'm sorry to be a little late here, but I want to add my condolences. My father, too, was 84 years young when he died. We were extremely close, although geography separated us in later years.  You may know about the kaddish, the Hebrew prayer for those who have lost a loved one. It is a beautiful prayer, which begins with "Magnified and glorified is His great name" -- an ancient Aramaic poem. The last line, however, is Hebrew and comes from the Book of Job - "May He who makes peace in high places make peace for us all..." It is good to remind ourselves at this difficult time that there is no mention of "death" at all in the prayer. It is a prayer of life, love, and faith in the future. May He shower many blessings on you and your family in the future.

Lorraine