I am having a bit of a rough time today...before he died, he gave me a pretty jar with a year of blessings inside. I just pulled one out (I have not touched it since he died)
it says
"enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things"

I hope tht you have many good memories of him.
Shirley

Thinking of you, Brenda. I know you had a very special connection with your dad, and you still do.


Hugs.

Thanks, I know you too lost your Dad.
I hope everyone who still has theirs gives him a big hug and kiss. I'd give anything to have my daddy back.

What a fitting message to pull out today, Brenda.

I lost my daddy June 16th, the day after Fathers Day, 28 years ago when I was 9. I'm having a particularly rough time dealing with it this year. I guess it is because the days fall the same way this year as they did in 1980.

Brenda I remember you losing your Dad last year because I lost mine just before you on June 1st its hard I still keep expecting him to pick up the phone when I call the house its always Mom, who I am afraid is a bit senile now.

I too would give anything to have my Daddy back too, I have some things I never told him he needed to hear I have talked to his ashes a few times and I swear he talks back, but its not the same I miss his insight horribly. I will treasure the good memories not the bad ones.

{{{{HUGS}}}

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I know how you feel.My dad died 17 years ago on fathers day. My mom died 25 years ago the day after mothers day, which also happened to be my birthday. So I am usually in a funk for about a month.

My heart breaks for all of you who have lost your dads. My dad lives about 10 mins. away and we are pretty close-he is at every sportng event/band concert, graduation ceremony, ect....Still, thank you for the reminder to call him every day and let him know how great I think he is. Happy Father's Day to a bunch of great guys!

Brenda (and the rest of you who lost your dad), my heart goes out to you. I know from a previous post, you were very close to him. I've never been close to my father, but I can imagine how painful it is to loose some you hold so dear. I wish I could find more comforting words. Cherish the good memories.

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There are many of us, and it helps to know I am in great company this year.

And thanks to all of the others who posted caring messages now as well as during the times of loss. You all have been a source of real comfort.

Brenda and everyone, hope you all did something special, or even just experienced a memory that made you smile.

I sort of "adopted" a father this year to buy a card and small gift for. It made me feel better - hope it doesn't make him feel to weird, though! LOL.

I am so sorry! What a time of year for you.

Thinking of you today, and you have my prayers.


D

I lost my dad in August of 1992 to a car accident.

We went out to eat last night (just dh and I) and I found myself, even after all of these years, having a rough time sitting next to all of the grown children taking their father's out to eat.

Brendasm1, what a wonderful thing your father did for you, and what a truly appropriate message to have pulled out. That really touched my heart. Thank you.

This was my first Father's Day after losing my Dad. We lost him in December (5 days after my wedding).

I know how you are feeling.....

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[quote=tamommy;3006594]What a fitting message to pull out today, Brenda.

I lost my daddy June 16th, the day after Fathers Day, 28 years ago when I was 9. I'm having a particularly rough time dealing with it this year. I guess it is because the days fall the same way this year as they did in 1980.[/QUOTE
I know what you mean. My dad died 38 years ago on June 15th. I was 15. It's always hard on that day, especially when you loose them young.
Hang in there!! Brenda, you are lucky to have your jar of blessings!!!!

What a beautiful and touching way for your dad to be remembered in your life. Count each 'blessing' as a hug from him. It sounds like he was an amazing father. I'm sorry for your loss.

I am sorry for your loss and what an unfortunate day of the year for it to happen - this holiday will be forever tainted. I lost my father last St. Patrick's Day, which was always a fun day for me to celebrate. This year, it was a sad day - I can't see myself every celebrating it again.

I can totally relate with you as I also lost my dad Last year on the 14th of June, Just 3 days before Fathers Day. It was a hard Fathers Day But I spent this Fathers day with my FIL and Family so It was better then being alone. I know our Fathers are watching over us and know that we are thinking of them now and always. I have a letter that my father wrote me one year and I read it often and it helps me feel closer to him. (((hugs))))

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