Thank you for all your thoughts and good wishes.
My Dad died peacefully this morning, so I'm flying over to be with my Mum for the next little while.
I think it was just his time. He'd been uncomfortable and in pain for a while now, though nothing specific had been diagnosed. Anyway now his spirit is free and on its next journey. I wish him well and hope he can see all the love and support that we are still sending him. The children have drawn some amazing pictures for Granny and Grandpa and want me to put them in his coffin to go with him to heaven.
Oh Kit, please accept my condolences. How very sad for you and your family. I will be thinking of you, and of your Dad's spirit as he moves on.
ReplyDeleteOh, no... how sad. Please accept my sympathy.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family can comfort each other in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteKit, I am so sorry. I know it must be extra difficult because of the distance. You have a beautiful attitude. I wish you peace and God speed to your father on journey to the other side.
ReplyDeleteThere is really never a good time time to loose a parent. I'm sending you my best thoughts and will add you to our Tai Chi circle.
ReplyDeletemy condolences to you and your family xx
ReplyDeleteso sorry for your loss....may peace surround you at this time.
ReplyDeletemy prayers are with you and your family. safe journey.
ReplyDeleteKit...(I'm here from Mary Alice's blog) I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Traveling such a distance in a short time and dealing with all the emotional stuff that comes with a funeral is not easy. But...being surrounded by family and friends who love you help make it better. I know...my own father passed away in '05 and I had to travel from Japan to America...It was harder actually when I got back here. You have friends here in the blogging world who understand what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I hopped over from Mary Alice's to tell you that tonight I will add you and your family to my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. When my mom died I made copies of all the pictures and letters my children made to go into her coffin. They are a comfort to me years later.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Mary Alice's to extend my condolences for the loss of your father. I hope you've arrived safely in the UK by now, and that you are your mother are able to find some consolation in the thought that he is at peace now.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Heidi
Kit - I came to you via Mary Alice. I live in Cornwall but it wasn't always thus. Three years ago we lived in Pennsylvania as my husband in in the Royal Navy and we went aborad for a big adventure, sadly whilst there my beloved mother died three years ago tomorrow. That journey home was the worst imaginable, trying so hard to hold it together and look after three grieiving children and a new born baby. I thought I'd go mental!
ReplyDeleteI jusy thought it would ne a comfort to let you know that I, a strnager am thinking of you and 'getting it'. Condolences to you and your mother.
Dearest Kit, big BIG hugs to you and know that we are all thinking of you and your family. Cherish the memories and this time spent with your mum! XXX Tanya
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss Kit - I came here from From the Frontlines. I hope you and your mom can have some important time together to both mourn your loss and celebrate your father's life.
ReplyDeleteKit, I came here from Mary Alice's blog, too. I wish you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for sending so much support and sympathy our way. We're all completely overwhelmed by the response both from blog friends and real life friends who knew him. There has been an outpouring of love from all around us. My mother says to say she is really touched too.
ReplyDeleteWe've all arrived safely - my brother from Australia too and it's great to be together - I think my father is enjoying it too from his viewpoint.
The strangest thing is that you are so busy with nitty gritty details and lists and paperwork, that that keeps you on a roll - I guess sadness comes later but for now I feel happy for him that the pain and discomfort of ill health is over and he can be himself again.
I don't know your blog yet, but am here via the lovely From the Frontlines. Sending love waves from the universe to you. Losing a parent is about unimaginable. Your sentence about the children's drawings brought tears to my eyes. I hope your father found peace. And for you, too.
ReplyDeleteI´m sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts to you and your family. *hugs*
I am so soory for your loss. Please know that even though I don't know you I have tender thoughts for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kit,
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt sympathy to you dear friend in the passing of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine the heavy heart you must carry now... giving you a big cyber/love fueled hug dear... You are the epitomy of grace, gentleness and kindness. Your father must have been a very special and wonderful man to have raised such a lovely daughter like yourself. You are loved well...God Bless. Jenny
Oh Kit, I am so sorry about your precious Daddy....I received your blog name through Dear Jenny, at Kansasrose....I just pray God's everlasting Grace, Peace, Faith & Love for you during these saddened times...May He wrap His love all around you, and guide you through these days ahead...Know you are thought of....Bonnie B.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you during this time. Sending love your way.
ReplyDeleteKit,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this news. I'm glad you've arrived safely. My condolences to you and your family. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Elizabeth
Sorry to hear about your dad - he passed away on my sister's birthday. I am also living in Cape Town, Pinelands, more specifically.
ReplyDeleteNina
My condolences on your loss. Your children's understanding on death is a credit to you.
ReplyDeleteKit,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your Dad.
Meredith
Kit,
ReplyDeleteI was so very sorry to read this post. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a parent is never easy. Hope soon you will only remember the good times.
ReplyDeleteVal
As I've already told you, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. It is always so hard when you are so far away from loved ones. What a wonderful idea for the children to do pictures to put in the coffin. I will be thinking of you and your whole family.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog, but wanted to add belated condolences.
ReplyDeleteLosing a father is so hard. I lost mine 13 years ago, and I still miss him every day.
hugs to you and your family.
Oh, Kit.
ReplyDeleteI have been away from blogs - reading anyway - for several months and am just now catching up.
I'm so sorry to hear about your father.
Hugs to you and your family...