I miss my Dad

[Jennie@ifish]

I lost my Dad this morning at a little after 8:00 this morning.

I miss him already.

His passing was peaceful. He went after I told him the whole family was there and we'd be ok until he saw us all again in Heaven.

I was holding him and stroking his arm and it felt so loving.

It is the ones left behind that it is so hard on.

I'm on my way home to hug my dog.

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

Why is it so hard and when will I stop crying?

[old_heli_logger]

I'm sorry to hear this news Jen. Prayers for you and your family are on the way.

[Oregon-Jet]

Jennie
I am sorry for your loss,
Prayers for you and your's.

[Grantspastor]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I still miss my Dad too, and it's been a couple of years

[Jennie@ifish]

Thanks so much. I think I'll miss my Dad forever, every day.
On my way home to hug my dog.

[Bama]

Truly sorry for your loss.
Prayers and good thoughts headed your way.

[Incredible_Bulk]

Jennie,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. There is really nothing anyone can say that will make it any easier -- only the passage of time.

When I lost my dad, December 18th of 2008, that call felt like time stopped. It's been 2 years now, and there are still times when I hear a song on the radio, hear someone say an old time phrase that he said often, or just random memories when tears fall, but overall, myself and my family are healing. It just takes a lot of time and the support of good friends and family.

We'll be thinking about you guys, and praying for your comfort in this time of distress.

Cheers,
Ben

[feisty's wife]

Jen, been there, done that, it hurt's badly, even after several year's.Going to FIL's service today...prayer's for you, Nice Lady, God bless you, we love you...Ken

[DirectDrive]

So sorry to hear.
When I lost my father I was just numb. He was 46 and I was 19.
Time does heal.....some.
Prayers to you and your family.

[CGRFish]

Sorry for your loss Jennie, Praying for you

[Jennie@ifish]

Thought this was so sweet. Dad spent his winters in Palm Springs as a marshall at Cimeron (sp) Golf Course....

He lived in a special place on a road with several people from Canada. They were there own little social group and had dinners weekly, etc. They were so awesome to my Dad. Helping him, driving him doctors, to work sometimes, etc.

Cindy from that group wrote him this poem. I love it.

Gary, I am going to cut and paste Bob's poem here; maybe you can read it to him? Up to you, but here it is. I feel for you guys, and by the way, you are welcome! For taking care of your dad, that is. It was a delight.



From Oregon this Robert came
He’s been heard to say
“Boys, we got game”
“Pass that ball and get ‘er done”
“Then to the pub guys, have some fun”.

Quite a life this Bob has had
Some crazy good times
And then some bad.
He raised 5 kids with his lovely wife
They had their good times but loved their life.

Bob came to Palm Springs for his Golden Years
He golfs, he tells jokes
That just bring us to tears.
What a wonderful addition
He’s made to our block
We sure the heck miss him
‘Cause we love our local jock.

So let’s raise a glass
To our Oregon Bob
Cheers, our good friend
From this Canadian mob.

[Odark30]

Sorry for your loss.

[Don Becker]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jennie. I know what you are going through. My Dad passed away May 11, 2008 after losing my little brother that January (his 56th birthday would be tomorrow). It does get a little easier but you won't notice for quite a time. Don

[Best catch fishing]

[Mrs. R & B]

So sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.

[Sgt.Slaughter]

Terribly sorry for your loss...keep your chin up and fish on

Sarge

[lowridedon]

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[Green Eyes]

So very sorry to hear this, as I lost my Dad many years ago and still cry when I think about him. All the great memories. Hug your dog a very long time, and don't expect to stop crying, as someone as important as that won't fade from your thoughts. Its OK to cry, it shows how much you loved him. I am sure you made him proud and that you will keep on doing so with your actions and the wonderful life you share with so many others.

[Crzy Hansen]

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult loss. Find healing, knowing your father is in a better place.

[cubsfan]

Very sorry to hear this. Perhaps it will motivate some to reach out to those they have lost good contact with. Hang in there...

[weirdbeard]

[Lou]

So very sorry for your loss!

[Sweet Melissa]

Oh, Jennie...I'm so sorry. I lost my dad in late October. I think I will miss him every day until I see him in heaven.

[Jennie@ifish]

He had an amazing talent to make everyone feel as if he liked them best.
Maybe he did!
It just makes me want to try to make others feel the way he made me feel: Loved!

[Don Becker]

I fondly remember getting to meet him a couple of years ago when we were at OC Fisherman's Marine. Don

[SLEDDER]

Sorry to hear this Jennie!!

[huntercgr]

So sorry to hear this Jen. I'm sure he led a happy life with a daughter like you.

[clamdiggermike ore]

Sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort to you and your family.

[Salmon Chaser]

So sad to hear of your Fathers passing. Prayers to all

[gonfishenagin]

Jennie I am so sorry for your Loss. you are in my prayers. we all know your dad is in a better place, Dancing with Jesus. I lost my dad 9 years ago and still miss him. I know I will see him again.
I will Bring you a Latte at the Sportsman show

[fisher guy]

sorry for your loss.

[SpinGlo68]

I am also sorry for your loss.I lost my dad in April of 08..You have many prayers going your way...The poem was very nice and thank you for sharing it.

[DZ122/6]

Jennie,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. (Even the dog.)
It truly is difficult for those left behind.

I think of my Dad everyday, miss him too, that won't change.
I talk with him in my dreams.
He misses us too, I can tell.
He will make me smile once and awhile,
When I catch myself-
I stop and grin- well that was just like him!

I think I'll miss my Dad forever, every day.
On my way home to hug my dog.

[MsOutdrs]

Oh, Jen...so sorry to hear this news. Dads and daughters...always a special bond. But your dad lives on through all you kids and the wonderful things he taught you in life.

I lost my Dad in the early 80's...he, too, was a very good man. Never heard anyone say a bad word about him. Was liked by everyone and liked everyone. He lived by the words that there is good in everyone...some you just have to look a little harder to find it. And he treated everyone that way. Kind and generous and most of all, he was such a fair man. He was my favorite person in my life. No one can ever replace him.

But anything good I do in this life, I attribute to what my dad taught me.

I'm sorry you're going thru this pain...My prayer to God? Ease up a little on this girl!

[Jsail]

[Carl Hanson]

Death always interupts our plans and changes our future God and friends help us through today so very sorry for your loss

Originally Posted by Jennie@ifish

I lost my Dad this morning at a little after 8:00 this morning.

I miss him already.

His passing was peaceful. He went after I told him the whole family was there and we'd be ok until he saw us all again in Heaven.

I was holding him and stroking his arm and it felt so loving.

It is the ones left behind that it is so hard on.

I'm on my way home to hug my dog.

Jen

[DAB]

Psalm 23

A psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.





I am so,so, sorry in hearing of the passing on to Heaven of your Father.


May the comfort of our Lord Jesus be with you and your brothers and sisters in these trying times.


Love in Christ
Don Bench

[shinook65]

Jen,
I can't begin to express my sympathy enough with typed words.
I just read the letter you wrote this morning, and came here to offer my condolences..
I type this with tears streaming, and an aching heart and lump in my throat for your loss..
I know how much you loved your Dad from all that you've written, so see this this morning was a shock.. I truely feel your loss
I still have my Dad, but lost my Mom June 3rd 2003. I STILL miss her, and can honestly tell you, you will ALWAYS miss your Dad..
The pain will ease. But once in a while the tears will still come.. Not as often, and wont last as long as now.. But they'll still come
I quit a career of 26 years, to work with my Dad last June..
He's 75 now, and you probably wouldnt guess that if you met him.. But I get to see what his age is doing to him, and it frustrates him.
Years of smoking hurt him.. Even though he quit almost 30 years ago, his lungs are his biggest problem..
We spend 3-4 days a week traveling, and in the last 6 months, I've learned so much more about who he is as a person.. We are a lot alike!
But different too..
I am blessed to have this chance to spend so much time with him in these later years, and even though some days we get on each others nerves, I absolutely will cherish every moment.
I know you'll see him again.
With my deepest sympathy
David Miller

[OceanBlue]

Oh Jennie! We feel your pain - so much so that I can't stop crying and I know it will tear at Andy's heart, too when I tell him tonight.

I know you're not ready to feel this yet, but what a unique honor it is to help someone cross over to peace. I am so glad you were there for him!

Be patient with yourself, allow yourself to mourn, make sure you get rest (even if you don't sleep). You need your strength for your own battle and your dad would be upset if you jeopardized that because of his passing.

Keep reminding yourself that your dad had a full & wonderful life and he's better off at peace now. It's time you get well so you can carry on his legacy.

[Jennie@ifish]

Thank you guys so much. Reading all of this, every one... helps me.

Wasn't he handsome?

[Jennie@ifish]

I think he looks like Ken of Ken and Barbie!

[Jennie@ifish]

My Dad told me a story about my Mom. My Mom and Dad both went to Pacific in Forest Grove, where my great, great, great Grandmother founded that college. (Tabitha Brown)

Anyhow, Mom told him before they were dating, that the bible study group was going to the beach to do a campfire, and that he should come. He had a big crush on her, and was really excited, thinking she liked him! So,he hitch hiked all the way to the beach.... to find her with another boy!!! LOL What a brat!

I guess she played "hard to get" and then he gave up on her, and HE played hard to get!

I don't know... I keep thinking of all these stories he told me. I can't concentrate on anything else, today!

[slabhunter]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you, Bill, and your family.

[bwp634x4]

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.Am truly sorry for your loss.

[Poindexter]

I am so sorry for your loss, Jennie, and I pray for solace and healing for you and your family.

[Fast Water]

I'm very sorry to hear this news, Jenny. Prayers to you and your family.

[siletzsal]

[M 10/24]

[Kevin S]

Jennie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. We're praying for comfort for you and your family.
I'm just thankful that you know he's in Heaven and you'll see him again.

[Capt.P-Bar]

We will be praying for you and the family, God Bless to all

[Moe]

Jennie:

The crying will stop but the missing him never will. I lost my dad in 1993 and my mom in 1999 and not a day goes by that I don't think of them. My dad and I never saw eye to eye on just about anything but even today I desperately want to sit down and have a long talk with him just to tell him how much I really admired him. The last words he said to me were, "You're a good son." I don't think that's true but I'm glad he thought so.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[cwdittman]

Originally Posted by Jennie@ifish

Why is it so hard and when will I stop crying?

Jennie I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My father passed away May 2008 and there are many times that I just miss him so much that I start to cry. It gets less and less as time goes on but there is that day every once and awhile that you just can't stop thinking about how much you miss him and want to just hear his voice or see his face one more time. I have had to accept that this is life and we all have to go sometime. It has made me take inventory on my life and what is REALLY important in the short time I have on this earth. I know it is hard now but for me I KNOW that he is in a better place then he was here. Cry...it is the natural thing and a good thing to do.

[joemomma]

Sorry to hear the news. Our prayers for you and your family. I was down this road last spring, it will get better. He is in an awesome place!

[Bill Rogue V.]

Jennie: The hard thing is the passing. The nice thing is that the good memories remain strong while the sad ones fade. But it takes time. Let the tears fall when they must, but have faith that the smiles at the good memories will eventually overcome them. Know your father is still with you, and always will be.

[itoofish]

jenny you were blessed to have such a wonderful father,hang in there

[goose]

What a wonderful tribute to your dad, Jen. You have such wonderful memories of great times with him. Those memories will carry you through.
I'm with you.. I can't imagine how I would have made it through the loss of my parents had it not been for my faith in God. My Savior, always with me, always faithful, full of Grace and Mercy. and most of all, never giving up on me.
I am praying for you and your family. Your dad, once again will have someone fine and fancy, your mom, on his arm, when he dines at the Lord's table..
I say, "God Bless you, Jen", but I can see he already has.
Don

[1991 Arima]

Jennie, so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and yours

[Austin]

Originally Posted by Jennie@ifish

I lost my Dad this morning at a little after 8:00 this morning.

I miss him already.

His passing was peaceful. He went after I told him the whole family was there and we'd be ok until he saw us all again in Heaven.

I was holding him and stroking his arm and it felt so loving.

It is the ones left behind that it is so hard on.

I'm on my way home to hug my dog.

Jen

So sorry. You are in my familys prayers. Lost my dad a age 8, so i know how it feels.

[Jennie@ifish]

goose, I totally know how you feel about the fact that God is still with me, after all my bumbles. Amazing Grace, I'd call it!
One time someone gave me a picture of this bumbling, naughty angel and the giver said it reminded them of me. Yep! But, he still loves even me!