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I had a seminary class that was a catch-all type of ministry. One thing mentioned was the life journey when grandparents, aunts and uncles and parents pass away. My father's last words were when I walked into the hospital room, "Hi, bud." I can appreciate each post here.
Last words seem to last in your memory for a long time. Like many important memories. I am glad none were memories I want to forget. All were good words to share. Just getting to be too many.
Thanks Tony it comes with the territory of getting older, you look around and thinking I am getting to be one of the old guys. One thing that sucks families are not as tight anymore. When I was young regular Sunday dinner at the grandparents with the cousins, that's gone.
So sorry to hear of this Tony. I feel your pain all too well. I lost my father 2 years ago on Oct. 3rd. He was less than a week shy of his 68th birthday. He had been plagued by health issues from pancreatitis then throat cancer and COPD. I miss him every day. What helped me is my beliefs and faith. Knowing that just because we can’t see someone doesn’t mean they aren’t with us and living through us. This life is just a blip in time. You will be together with him soon. What sucked for me is that when I grew up I was blessed with the text book poster grandparents and was very close to one of my grandpas. My dad’s parents died when I was younger but they were also great. I just lost both my moms parents very close to my dads passing. My kids won’t get to have Grandpas. My wife’s father passed at 66 from esophageal cancer about a year before my dad. He was amazing to my kids. That’s what saddens me the most. Two great guys gone too soon. Getting through it will take time. Grief is a process that has to play out on its own. Remember this too, just because he isn’t here in body does not mean you can’t talk to him. I talk to my dad all the time. It’s hard to believe right now but eventually you will find peace with it. I’m praying for you until then. So sorry for your loss brother.
I lost my Dad 7 years ago, like I'm hearing from all of you, Fall is just... Tough. Hard not having him there to call. I often will talk to him when I am out in the stand or walking through the CRP. I feel him more there than I do at his grave side. I tell him about my kids and fill him in. Seems to help, but, I'm tearing up just thinking about it. Grief never goes away, just changes and evolves. Work on good coping mechanisms, dedicate hunts to him. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
