PeppermintPatty
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Thank you ProTruckDriverI'm so sorry for your loss.
Thanks PacoMy condolences to you and your family.
AmenAmen
And amen
Thank you ProTruckDriverI'm so sorry for your loss.
Thanks PacoMy condolences to you and your family.
AmenAmen
And amen
Thank you Bella.My heart goes out to you, Patty. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Thank you Lewkat!Sincerest condolences and prayers to you and yours, Patty.
Thank you LlynnSorry to read that sad news.
Thank you hawkdon.So very very Sorry PP, prayers away for you all.......
Thank you MountainRa. Peace is most definitely with me.Condolences. Peace be with you.
Thanks Tish
Thank you very much Dustbunny
Thanks Bob. There’s always hope.Condolences and comfort to you and your family at this time. Hopefully y'all can cherish the good memories made with him.
Thank you hearladySo sorry Patty!
Thank you Debra.Wishing you peace and sending a hug.
Thanks Devi gal.My condolences to you and yours, PP. And wishing you all a fast healing.
Thank you Iris. I am soaking in the peacefulness I’m feelingSorry for your loss...take care of yourself.
My dad was in a nursing home in a different province from me. I’ was always missing him. Now I talk to him often. It’s bittersweet but I’m relieved he’s on the other side. Death is only miserable for the ones left beside. Thank you MyQuest.I was sorry to see your post. I know you will miss your Dad but 95 is a long (and hopefully happy) life. My father was also 95 when he passed in 2020. It is hard to lose a parent - I'm the oldest now - yikes. Be well!
Thank you Seabreeze. He was a good man and had a good life. I envy his departure somewhat. I envy my cats departure. She knew when she was going and left so confidently and sure of herself. There was zero insecurity. How do you beat that?Very sad news, may he rest peacefully. My condolences to you and your family. Sending you warm thoughts, love and hugs. I know he was a good man, and you were very close.
Thank you OS Cash .Deepest condolences Patty. Wishing you and your family strength and peace.
Thank you Dave. It’s bittersweet.Sorry for your loss. Patty. No matter the age, parting with a loved one is a sad occurrence.
Thank you PamMy deepest condolences, @PeppermintPatty.View attachment 326509
Thank you JulesSo sorry for your loss, PP.
Thanks Silver FoxSo sorry to read of your father's passing.
I hope he shared some of his life stories with you.
I asked my father when he first came to live with us to tell me about his life.
Was told he didn't want to share the bad memeoreis he had.
I remember your telling us about your cat, I was moved and felt some sorrow. I told my husband about her, and he felt the same. Your girl knew she had enough suffering and actively found a spot near you to lay herself down to rest. She is resting peacefully, feeling love for your sweet girl. She was blessed to have you in her life.Thank you Seabreeze. He was a good man and had a good life. I envy his departure somewhat. I envy my cats departure. She knew when she was going and left so confidently and sure of herself. There was zero insecurity. How do you beat that?
Peppermint,He was 95!
Cinnamon Sugar
Thank you chic. Roses. This would be a rose colour /strain he’d choose. I can almost smell it. I’d say I’d miss him but I feel him right beside me. He doesn’t shut up. I know…. I’m the crazy one. lol
Thanks NathanI'm so sorry for your lose @PeppermintPatty .
Thank you TerryI’m so very sorry Patty.
Thank you CathyI'm very sorry for your loss
Thank you Liz ? Alizerine.So sorry for your loss. If you ever feel like talking about him we can be good listeners.
I feel very supported by the members here at this site and you bet it makes a big difference.I know this is heartbreaking for you Patty. I'm sure he counted himself among the lucky ones to have had you for his daughter. It would have been a privilege to meet him. For what it's worth, you will always have him with you. He is part of who you are, and you always have his voice and memories to recall from time to time. I hope our support here will help you a bit as you process this.
Thank you GemmaMy deepest sympathy to you @PeppermintPatty.
Thank you palidesI am so sorry for the loss of your dear father, @PeppermintPatty ! No matter what age they are, it is difficult losing them. May his memory be eternal!
Thank you Love TulipsMy condolences, it is rough losing a parent. My dad died at 70 and mom at 79. Way too soon....
Thank you ohioboyBless you PP.
Thank you Pam
Thank you gamboolmanSorry for your loss. Wishing you peace & comfort during this hard time.
Thank you for the beautiful music and for a glimpse into the life of your gifted father.Thank you all for your understanding in my time of loss. I’m most grateful.
It’s my father so it IS a big loss.
To me, my dad played Chopin better than Chopin. He was a brilliant pianist and I got to hear it live. I think I may have taken that for granted at times.
Even while playing outside with the neighbourhood kids, he could be heard. I ‘was’ proud of my dad in these moments.
We got the piano shortly after moving to Canada from England.
Clearly my dad wasn’t a beginner.
He sat down and played Chopin Nocturne 9 , No.2; perfectly.
Even at an early age, it sent shivers down my spine and throughout my skin. I’d never heard anything so beautiful in my life. My dad played many beautiful classical songs, mainly impromptu’s and nocturnes.
We had a solid wood floor so the sound of the piano echoed throughout the house. Chopin truly used all 66 keys
Chopin - Frantaise - Impromptus, ( Op.66 )
Claire de Lune
While writing about my dad, I shall add songs that he introduced me to in my younger years. There’s no doubt that I got my appreciation of music from my dad. My mom was tone deaf. Literally.
Besides playing classical, he played a lot of pop songs and sang . I’d stand and sing right beside him. Without knowing it I learned how to harmonize by listening to my father. He could add harmony to anything.
At 95, my dad wasn’t doing well so he’s definitely in a better place and in this place he’ll automatically know how much he was loved by myself and others.
I’m truly grateful that I was able to forgive him before he died. It took me years to learn how to forgive something so profound but I did.
Forgiveness came in layers and each layer came with new perspective and appreciation. Only when I learned to forgive , could I really know him as a person ; which he deserved.
At the moment I’m still in shock but I’d like to share all the wonderful things I’ve learned about my dad over the next few weeks. He deserves it.
Thank you HelenI hope the passing was easy and painless for him.
Thank you LilacSo sorry for your loss.
Haha. Oh I have some of those genes already. Thanks. lol My OCD displays itself differently but I definitely have it. I have depression from my mom’s side.Good for him. Just think you may harbor some of those genes too. Was he physically comfortable toward the end. My wife’s father lived about the same and never took any meds regularly until he was 90. I do think quality is more important than quantity but it is doubly amazing when some have both.
He did leave a legacy.@PeppermintPatty
It's obvious he left you a legacy
It shows in your posts here
Individually thanking everyone
Remarkable
Never seen that here.....or any forum
Our 18 year old cat did the perfect exit. The night before in a noisy storm she scoped out her final resting place which was under our shed. She did it with zero fear then came back to say her goodbyes and let us know, without a doubt that she was not coming back. At 18 years, she did quite well. Our 15 year old Yorkie went the year before but we took her to the vet to get euthanized. Three meaningful deaths within 1 1/2 years.I remember your telling us about your cat, I was moved and felt some sorrow. I told my husband about her, and he felt the same. Your girl knew she had enough suffering and actively found a spot near you to lay herself down to rest. She is resting peacefully, feeling love for your sweet girl. She was blessed to have you in her life.
Thank you David. I’ve already smiled at her final exit. It was done so perfectly. She would have hated going to the vets office. She died exactly how she wanted to. May she rest in peace.Peppermint,
I lost my wife of 42 years 3 years ago. The grief was at times unbearable but I got past it. The term "Lose" is in many ways incorrect. You haven't lost your father. He is still in your memories and in your heart. Your grief shall pass and you will find yourself smiling unaware as you recall the endless number of good times you remember. My condolences. May happiness and peace come creeping back into your life soon.
Thank you bingothinking of you...
Thank you LaraWhat a powerful post#67 and so beautiful in so many ways.
Thank you PepperSo glad to hear from you (((PP))). Beautiful post
Thank you supernatural . I’m sorry you lost your father so young. That’s too young to lose a dad. I feel my dad with me. It’s a comforting feeling.My sincere condolences and sympathies plus loads of .
I've lost mine at 13 a month's short of my 14th birthday. He was just 57 years young. It was very suddenly... We're facing the 50th anniversary this year on Valentine's Day all alone, just me and daughter.
There's not a day since that I've missed him and made sure that he knew of my life's events.
It's difficult at any age when we lose our precious Papas. However, they're there just behind the veil watching over us, giving us reassurance in subtle ways... Blessed be!