Lost my Dad this week.

[spear]

My Dad had been unwell for a couple of weeks, and the prognosis was not good. He was 88 - 32,468 days old.

I had an hour or so with him only hours prior to his passing away, although he did not know I was there. One of my brothers was with him when he died - peacefully and painlessly.

Dad was a biker most of his life, buying a WLA42 after WW2 and when he retired at 70 he started filling his 'bucket list' and bought another Harley.

The funeral service is this Saturday and it will be a family affair. My sister is a civil celebrant and will be doing the service for us. My brothers and I will be doing readings and supporting our Mum. Dad will be cremated and when Mum dies we will include Dad's ashes in her casket.

Sixty years is a long time to know somebody, but as a friend said today - who lost her Dad when she was 12 - you had 48 years with your Dad longer than I did. How true.

Dad was a watchmaker by trade, and I am including this in his service. Very apt I think.

 

 

The clock of life is wound but once,

And no man has the power

To tell just when the hands will stop

At late or early hour.

 

To lose one's wealth is sad indeed,

To lose one's health is more,

To lose one's soul is such a loss

That no man can restore.

 

The present only is our own,

So Live, Love, toil with a will --

Place no faith in 'Tomorrow' --

For the clock may then be still.

Edited August 13, 2012 by spear

[painterman67]

prayers sent my friend.............

 

 

 

 

David

[tufftom4]

Sorry for you're loss, prayers sent.

[XV1100SE]

Our condolences to you and your family.

 

Don and Nancy

[msshearin]

sorry for your loss sir!

[Monty]

So sorry to hear this. He had a good run at 88 years. I'm sure there are lots of great memories made during that time. You have my condolences.

[Dano]

I remember when my dad passed 17 years ago, I was able to see him the last moment of consciousness he had (a carotid vessel blew apart in his neck....) and the wife and I were with him when he passed a few days later, a good feeling for us.....

 

I know how you feel and am with you in spirit

[CaptainJoe]

Our condolences to you and your family.

 

Joe and Penny Hermsdorfer

[etcswjoe]

Prayers and condolences to you and your family. Cheerish the memories.

[Kuya]

Our condolences to you and your family

[Aussie Annie]

Spear.... Alan and I send our sincere condolences to you, and your family at this time.

 

Prayer sent

[dacheedah]

Thoughts and prayers

[Carbon_One]

My condolences to you and your family as well. May your Dad rest in peace. Cherish those memories of him that you all had over the years.

Larry

[PBJ]

Prayer sent to you and your family. God speed his soul.

[Yammer Dan]

Prayers Sent. This is indeed a rough time. My Dad was a Nazarene Preacher and still speaks to me at times. He will always be with you.

[mini-muffin]

Sad to hear of your loss and happy to hear of all the wonderful memories you obviously have of him. It'll be pretty tough on your mom without him. At least she has you all to make it less painful.

Margaret & Jeff

[naturbar]

having also lost my dad, i believe i know how you are feeling. your dad will only be as far away as a memory...remember him often. our sympathy and prayer are sent.

[chabicheka]

Its never easy losing ones dad.

May god rest his soul in peace.

[Pegasus1300]

Our prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.My Dad died in 1970 and I still miss him.I was just getting old enough to appreciate him and start becoming friends as well as a son.Count your blessings,rejoice in the time, and cherish the memories.

[cecdoo]

All the best to you at this difficult time, your poem is a beautiful send off.

 

Take care, Craig

[distancerider]

Thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my Dad in February he was 77 -miss him everyday but thankfull for the years I had. God Bless

[Aimhigh]

at the loss of your father...it is really difficult to lose a parent. We all know it is likely to occur, but nothing can truly prepare you for the time. God bless your father, and grant you the strength to get through this tough time in your life.

[Mattressdancer]

Prayers for you.

 

I also lost my dad when I was 12. it hurts everyday and I am now 40.

 

I do know one thing though, I spend every minute with my daughter telling her how I love her and how much she means to me, because one day she will wake up and i to will be gone. I want her from then on to know in her heart that there wasnt a day went by that I didnt tell her I loved her or how much she meant to me.

[kbran]

Lost my dad in 96, know how you feel. Our prayers are with you and the family for comfort and peace.

[Phoneman1981]

Sorry to learn of your loss. I too lost my 88 year old father earlier this year and my 84 year old mother just 60 days later. My memories keep me smiling. Prayers sent.