I can not thank each one of you enough for your personal messages and words of encouragment during this time.  I can not imagine what my life is going to be like without my father but know that he is with Jesus and my brother in heaven.  Please pray for me and my family as funeral services are tomorrow and that will be the toughest day yet for me.  I love you all and hope that everyone is doing well.  All my love, Candice

I'm glad you checked in with us, Candice. Again, I am sorry for your loss. It takes a while, but it really does get easier. You won't miss him any less, but the pain subsides. Just bask in the light of his love that is shining down on your from heaven. What a warm and brilliant light it must be. He sounds like a special man. Love you, girl. xoxo Mare

Mare, Thank you so much!  Your words are so encouraging and comforting to me.  I am blessed to have your support.  I can't thank you enough!

Candice

THANKS FOR TOUCHING BASES, CANDICE.  I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS TOMORROW MORNING.

Thank you so much Suzanne!

Candice -

Thanks for your note. Please know that we are thinking of you. Remember his warm laugh and embrace tomorrow. Remember the good times and as you have mentioned, he is with God, Tony and his own father now.  I know that you have experienced this pain before and know that eventually the searing pain will ebb, giving way the warm memories you hold close in your heart.

Loving you and wishing you the comfort of God's loving embrace.

Your friend,

Barbara

P.S. When you get back and are up to it, Sarah and I would love to see you.

Barbara, You mean so much to me.  Thank you for reminding me of the things that I need to remember during this time.  My heart aches so much and yes I know that I have been through this before.  It seems so different now though.  My love for my father and my brother are very different from each other.  In times like these it is that I run to my father and say..."Daddy, Daddy, what do I do?"  He isn't here for that now, and my heart is broken because of that.  He will miss my wedding day and becoming a grandfather for the first time. I need him so badly in my life.  As I am typing this tears are flowing down my face.  I know that one day I will think about him and be able to smile but right now it hurts so bad.  He was and still is such a HUGE part of my life.  I can't imagine coming back to Raleigh and him not being there.  I pray for some peace in this right now.  I apologize for going on and on...please just pray.. Thank you so much Barbara! Candice

Candice~
I feel like a real A** I had no idea that your father had passed. I remember you talking about him in the hospital but Im really sorry to hear he is gone. I will pray for you and your family to have strength for tommorro.

Kind regards,
Darcie

Darcie,

Please don't feel bad.  It is ok that you didn't know.  Thank you so much for your prayers and support! Candice