Daddy left this Earth last Sunday morning. Today at noon, we’ll scatter his ashes here, at the family cemetery, overlooking his beloved rural home of 35 years.
Continued thanks to all who have sent their well wishes and visited while Lucy and I have been away. A special thanks to W, who has maintained this blog, exceptionally, for all of you, its faithful friends.
W, Lucy and I hope to be back home within the next week. I can’t wait to visit all of your blogs once again.
Holly
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I am so sad for you, Holly, and I do hope that the scattering in that beautiful place will bring a wash of peace to your soul.
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Holly, I feel for you and am very sorry..No matter how much I try, I always struggle to find the right words . I do think that any comfort comes from those loved ones around you ~ so bigs hugs to you all….
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Oh. I am so sorry, Holly. I’ll be thinking of you and your family. These kinds of losses are difficult.
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I’m so sorry to hear about this, Holly…though I was beginning to suspect it might be coming soon as your visit kept extending itself further. But, you can be glad you were with him in his last days. I think I’m still finally just getting a grip on my dad’s death four years ago–losing a parent can really shake up one’s entire sense of reality. Then, shaking up one’s sense of reality isn’t all a bad thing, and can open all kinds of doors. For now, though, find what comfort you can, and know that you’re going to be okay. I think it was Johnny Cash who said something like a death in the family is like going through a bad storm–you get through it eventually, but come out a different person than when you went in. Which, again, isn’t necessarily all a bad thing…
Love the pic up there, by the way…after everything, clearly, you haven’t lost it…
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My most sincere condolences
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I’m really sorry to hear about your loss, Holly. I know exactly how you must be feeling (I lost my father many years ago).
Dave
Sorry to hear the news Holly, he has a beautiful place to enjoy an endless supply of sunsets.
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I am so sorry for your loss Holly. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
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I’m so sorry, hon. My sympathies are with you. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do.
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I am so sorry.
Holly, wishing you all the very best at this sad time. Take your time, and don’t feel the need to race back to posting here until you’re ready. *hugs*
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A very solemn post from you today, Holly.
Somehow, when I read your post, I don’t feel much sorrow, but I feel more of strength and acceptance and peace.
That is good.
Love you,
Charity
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Holly, I’m so sorry.
Hugs,
Kathy
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That’s a very poignant photo of your father’s resting place. I’m so sorry for your loss. My father passed away almost 10 years ago. I still miss him sometimes.
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Holly, my heart, soul and prayers are with you. It is a very difficult time for you but know that we are all here for you.
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Holly- I hadn’t been by in a while, and came here today, to learn that you are struggling with this passage of life. Hope you are doing well, and I love the peacefulness of the scene where your father’s ashes will become one with the earth. Best
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I am so sorry to hear of your lost hun – that is just awful…
You and your family are in my prayers…
*warm hugz*
I know I just met you and all but the death of a love one is always rough and it is always good to know others are there for you whenever you need them especially true genuine friends…
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May the sun shine on this field and bring you peace. What a beautiful, peaceful looking site to behold. It looks like God’s rays of sun are shining down from heaven.
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Holly, so sorry to hear of your loss. The death of a parent is a monumental thing.
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Hi Lydia and thanks so much. It’s funny, but almost every morning Lucy and I would climb the hill to the cemetery at the end of our walk. Not once did I imagine that he might rest there within weeks.
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Thanks so much, Chrissy, and no need to struggle…you always have the right words. I found that being close to my dad’s belongings was most comforting. I miss that some, now that I’ve returned home.
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Hi and thank you, Jennifer. It’s just gonna take time, I think.
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Thanks, drjay, for the comforting words. I am truly glad that I was there for his last weeks–I think that may have given him some peace of mind, especially since my mom was left alone with a little more than she could handle. I remember reading in one of your comments about your dad’s passing and thought it especially sad because of the circumstances. Although my dad’s death surprised me, it probably shouldn’t have, considering his health problems. Funny you mentioned J. Cash—”Long Black Train” is very Cash-like, I think.
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Thanks so much, Grace, and thanks for stopping to comment.
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Hi PM and thank you so much. I remember your mention of your father’s passing when you were young. That must’ve been especially hard considering your age. At least my dad was with me for most of my life and for that I’m thankful.
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Thank you so much, Earth Friendly. Yes, both sunrises and sunsets can be seen from this spot.
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Thank you so much, ann. It’s comforting to have so many good wishes from my blog friends…
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Hi and thank you, Lana. It means a lot that you stopped by to comment.
Thank you so much, Koe.
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Hi, Svasti, and thanks so much. I am already back and have dived into the blog–good therapy, I think.
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Thank you so much, Charity. And I’m glad you’re more peaceful than sad–sadness is not what I wish for my blog friends. :o)
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Thanks so much for the hugs, Kathy. They are embraced!
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Thank you, Janie, and I’m glad you like the photo. It really is a most beautiful place.
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Thanks so much, Joanne. Your words and continued visits to the blog mean a lot. You’re a good blog friend.
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Hi sharkbytes and thank you so much for stopping to comment. I’m doing fine and yes, that hilltop is a beautiful place.
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Hi Bella Rose and thank you for stopping to comment. No matter that you’re new here–all are welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words.
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Hi AJ and thank you for stopping and commenting. Yes, this spot, chosen for the family cemetery decades ago by my grandparents, is very beautiful.
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Hi nothingprofound and thank you so much. Yes, it is monumental, as I’m discovering. To not have someone there, who has been there your whole life, is quite mind-boggling…very hard to wrap one’s head around.
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I’m so sorry Holly. My mum died of emphysema, I know what a cruel illness it is. This is a raw time of year to be missing somebody (not that it’s good at any time) so please be gentle with yourself. As ever Dr Jay gets it, you are in the storm but you’ll come through.
I’ve been out of blogland so I’m sorry that this is late.
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Oh, Bird, thank you so much for your kind words—no apologies necessary, really. And I’m so sorry about your mom. I hope that she didn’t suffer. I’m pretty sure that my dad was pain-free, so thank goodness for that. But there was the fighting for breath that causes a lot of anxiety, with which I’m sure you are familiar. Yes, drjay does get it, but so do you. You know exactly what to say to someone who’s hurting… *hugs*