OT: my heart is aching.

Oh Amy, I'm so sorry to read about your loss.  I know this will be a difficult time for you, so please let us know how we can support you here to help you take care of yourself.  We'll all send hugs and whatever else will comfort you.

Amy, I am so sorry for your loss.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. 
Linda

May fond memories and the healing power of time bring you peace....

I am so sorry for you loss. He sounds like he was a "stand-up" kind of guy that you were lucky to have had in your life. Remember nothing will make sense for awhile and that is okay. Here's hoping that one day the pain will lessen when you realize that he will always be part of soul and who you are.

Amy, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family. Liz

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, I really appreciate it.

Amy,

I am so sorry for your loss...  You have had the fortunate time with your Uncle, special memories that will help you heal. I was just talking to a stranger today in Walmart about my Uncle, who I lost 3 years ago, I loved him so very much. It will take time, but you will get through this. Get over loosing him, no, not really, you will find a way around it.  All those memories now will mean so much more, pictures, even more. There is no question that you love your Uncle... remember how much you love him, he is right inside your heart, and not going anywhere.  AS i am typing this, I have a smile remembering my Uncle and his blue eyes... and how he loved me.  You will one day... be able to think and not cry, but right now the tears help, they are your body needing to cope with the loss. Cry, feel, talk, be angry, it is all parts of your loss. I am here for you if you need me, I promise Amy.

When you are ready, go to Amazon and order "Tear Soup" it is a illistrated story about all kinds of grief. It will not take long to read it and look at the pictures... but it will, I promise, help. I have a copy, and I will be reading it now, for you.

Night sweet one...

Dear Amy,
     I am so sorry for your loss.  I know it is all the harder for you because you had no time to prepare for this loss and because you have already lost one dad.  When I lost my dad 18 years ago suddenly I felt the same way.  But when some time had past and I had time to reflect I was thankful I had such a wonderful dad even though I didn't have him for as long as I would have hoped.  Some people don't have a good dad even for a day and I was truely blessed.  Keep sharing your feelings, that will help you get through this time.
Sandi

 So sorry for your loss. My father was killed when I was five. It is a terrible loss, then to lose the one who helped you through is beyond anyone understanding.

Please know this group is full of loving, kind people who want you to do well in your surgery and in your life.

My deepest sympathies, Amy.  My thoughts are with you and your family.