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Hi Karen,

Like Shimms, I lost my Dad this year, but in March. I still have a cry - especially when I see a car exactly the same as the one he died in - it's an unusual car and there is one in our city.

I hope the lovely memories help you through. I put an obituary in our local country paper and felt I had done the right thing for my Dad.

All the best for the funeral.
Regards
Alison

Dear Karen, my dad passed away last year. It is a very difficult time for all of you. Not a day passes that I do not think about him, so I suppose I keep him alive in my heart. He has left a legacy, you, his daughter, remember that you are now his future.

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Gentle hugs

Gail

thinking of you karen xxx

Karen..... I am so sorry for your loss.... my condolences to your mum, and yourself.

Love and gentle ((((((((((hugs)))))))))

Daff xxxxx

Sorry to read this Karen , my sympathies to you and family.

I think you may find that you get through the next few weeks better than you fear, but don't be afraid to let go when it really hits you, which may not be for a while yet. Uncontrollable grief , anger, even feeling nothing...are all 'normal'.

Rose xx

sending a (((hug)))) Karen xx

My sincere condolences to you Karen and your Mum and family. I lost my lovely Dad in 1991 and still think of him every day, some days there are tears, some days smiles, some days both. The funeral will be a tough day but once it is over, you can hopefully start to take each day as it comes. Some days will be tougher than others.

Your Dad will always be with you, I know mine is.

X

You have all my sympathy Karen, it's a tough time you're going through at the moment. I lost my own dear Dad nearly five years ago, so I know exactly what you're going through now.

All I can say is, give yourself time. Take yourself off for half an hour and have a damn good cry if you need to. Your mum is probably trying to stay strong for you too, but it's ok to grieve together, so lots of hugs for each other.

And a (((((hug)))) from me, from one who knows. His love is still with you, trust me, and that will never go away.

Oh Karen. I am so sorry to hear your sad news.

Sending you & your family my condolences.

xx

Dear Karen,
I am sorry to hear this, my condolences to you, your mother and your family.
If it helps, I am around tomorrow and Monday if you would like to escape for a coffee and some support.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
love
Sue
xx

My condolences to you and your family
Rachx

So sorry for you loss Karen, you will find the strength from somewhere, but dont be afraid to show your feelings too.I lost my mum 30 years ago and I lost my dad 2 years ago, it does get easier but,you will never forget him xx

Karen I have no wise words to offer just my heart felt sypathany (sp) you and your family are in my prayers xxxxx

Karen, so sorry to hear your sad news, my condolances to you and all your family, x

Please accept my sincere sympathies.

Yes, this is one of the hardest things you will ever do and one of the most painful.

You'll be wondering why are people carrying on as normal as if nothing has happened, don't they know what has happened to my Dad; of course they don't know, and life will never be the same again.
However, one day, even though it seems impossible right now, the pain WILL lose its intensity, I promise you that.

It hurts so much because he is your Dad; he loves you and you love him.

God bless you.

I am very sorry Karen, having lost my own Dad I know how awful it must be for you.

Allow yourself time to grieve, being "strong" won't work forever, at some point you need to scream or cry for the precious father you have lost.

Tears are natures way of releasing the emotional pain, they are not a sign of weakness. ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) for you and your Mum and other family members at this horribly sad time.

xx

Hi Karen,
im so sorry to hear your sad news ,
sending you and your family my condolences
Hazelx

Karen, when all the formalities are over you will have time to grieve, but do not let it take over your life, I doubt if your Dad would want that. Go on living life for him and include him in your daily life. My Dad has been gone since 1970, and I still try to decide if he would think what I am doing is right.

Karen
I am so sorry to read your sad news.
I agree with Kitty.....Give yourself time to grieve even though you want to be strong for your Mum. Getting through all the necessary arrangements will take much of your time at the moment, but perhaps there will be a quiet moment when you can 'let go' of your pent up feelings. Allowing yourself to do this helps, I think.
Your Dad and his memory will be forever with you.

Support your Mum, but be kind to yourself too.
My thoughts will be with you.

Gwyn

So sorry to hear your sad news Karen.

Like so many of our members here, I too have lost my loved ones and I think of them every day.

Remember the happy times you had together and keep the memories in your heart,as they will always be part of you and can bring you comfort.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Mau (XX)