loss of a parent

thanks so much.  good advice

I'm so very sorry for your lost, I do understand what you;re going
 through my DAD past 11 years ago I was and always shall be a
DADDY'S girl he was the best .
I made it ths far adjusting to life without my DAD being here I just keep in mind all the love and care he gave to my sisters & I, and
that GOD loved him so much that HE took my DAD out of that body
 which kept him sick for over 3 years and a lost of his left leg.
I vist his resting place from time to time and it really helps me ,and
 I keep his picture near me and it helps me to know that he is watching
 over us and still loving us, I still feel my DADDY'S love all aroud me.
      Hope this helps you with your healing it will get better.
                                    GOD BLESS YOU& YOUR FAMILY.

thanks so much

My deepest condolences to you, Deitrice. 

I have been there myself.  My dad died suddenly at age 59 when I was 20 and in college.  As others have stated, you learn to cope on a daily, sometimes hourly basis.  He didn’t get to meet my wonderful husband, who I met a few months after his death.  I still believe that my dad somehow had a hand in sending Hubby my way. 

In my own experience, I found that time doesn’t heal as I often hear people say; time only offers coping and pain management when it comes to loss of someone so close.  I still cry when I need to (like right now) and hurt for my mom’s loss of him, as they were true soul mates and the very best of friends.

Try not to be surprised at the fact that you may need to stop & cry at the oddest of times.  24 years later, I occasionally find myself reminded of something about him, or needing his wise, sound advice and find myself in tears.  Take heart that he was here for as long as he was and set you on a path for your life.

Prayers are going up from here for you and your family.  My heart sincerely goes out to you!

~Lynn

thanks for the good advice

I don't know that it's something that you ever heal from. You just learn to live with it. Take it one day at a time, and just allow yourself to feel whatever it is that you feel. One thing that I had to keep in mind...I thank God that my daddy was MY daddy, he was the best, he did so much for me that made my life great. Some people never get that at all. Be glad he was yours. Take everything he gave you...every hug, kiss, and whisper of advice...cheri**** Use what he gave you to live on as he would have wanted you to, for you are his legacy now.

thanks for the advice

I'm so sorry!   going up for you and your family.

It's been 8 years since I lost my Mom.  She was my best friend and we were so close. 
My advice is to just take it one day at a time.  I'm not gonna lie, it's so very hard.  Sometimes I still can't believe she's gone.  The littlest things can happen...a song on the radio, a scent, a picture...anything can just bring me to tears.  On the other hand, those little things make me remember the fun times and can bring a smile to my face.
Family and friends offering support helps too. 
In time, I hope your happier memories of your Dad will help you to get through this. 

thanks so much

My sincere condolences to you on your loss.  For me, it was simply 'time'.  Although Dad's passing was expected, I wasn't ready to say good by.  However, I had to come to the conclusion that his suffering was over and God was ready for him to go home.  He left this world in 1986 and there are times when it is just like yesterday.  He gave me many wonderful memories and for that I am truly thankful.  The many 'firsts' were tough for me (his absence from that first Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthday, Easter, my birthday, etc.) were tough.   He passed away the last of June and I did not shed a tear until Thanksgiving.  I knew he wanted me to be strong.  With much prayer, positive people around you will do fine.  I do lift you up to the Lord for comfort and strength.