Prayer for Mom and Me

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Have made it safely to my Mom's:
This will be harder than anything I've ever been thru.

Mom found the cup my dad took everywhere in the fridge in the garage tonite. Realized that the last thing he did before starting the mower was put that cup in the ice box so it would be cold when he was done with the lawn.
Of course, she broke down. How can you be strong in the face of that?

I was in my dad's office. His Bible is on his desk open to the Book of Roman's. And I could see the picture of a '57 T-bird I gave him when I was 15-16 from his desk chair.
Had to sit there and "talk" to him a while.

I offered to sing a song I wrote, about him nearly 10 years ago, at the funeral. I hope I can make it thru it:

The Chorus:

You can trust any one you want
But always lock your car.
Boy, remember to watch your back
and watch out for your heart.
He taught me more than I ever learned in school.
He said, "Always follow the Golden Rule
And boy from there everything will be all right."

Got a big day, after the sun comes up.
Thanks again for all the kind words, prayers, kind thoughts, and good karma.
Gil
 
Originally posted by Gil
And I could see the picture of a '57 T-bird I gave him when I was 15-16 from his desk chair.

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Now you've got me crying, man ... or close ... I can't imagine losing my own father and then seeing these reminders of happy times. :cry:
 
oh man... im so sorry .... my dads still around, but ive lost many family members before... ill be sure to send out a prayer for you tonight :(

may God be with you and your family

--joel b
 
Originally posted by Gil
Have made it safely to my Mom's:
This will be harder than anything I've ever been thru.

Mom found the cup my dad took everywhere in the fridge in the garage tonite. Realized that the last thing he did before starting the mower was put that cup in the ice box so it would be cold when he was done with the lawn.
Of course, she broke down. How can you be strong in the face of that?

I was in my dad's office. His Bible is on his desk open to the Book of Roman's. And I could see the picture of a '57 T-bird I gave him when I was 15-16 from his desk chair.
Had to sit there and "talk" to him a while.

I offered to sing a song I wrote, about him nearly 10 years ago, at the funeral. I hope I can make it thru it:

The Chorus:

You can trust any one you want
But always lock your car.
Boy, remember to watch your back
and watch out for your heart.
He taught me more than I ever learned in school.
He said, "Always follow the Golden Rule
And boy from there everything will be all right."

Got a big day, after the sun comes up.
Thanks again for all the kind words, prayers, kind thoughts, and good karma.
Gil
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*wipes tears from eyes*
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

I feel for you man.
My parents are getting frail, in their 70's and feel that time will be soon for me too, hence the tears.
It something we all must face, just hard to face the reality of it when it does come.
Best wishes to you man and hope time heals the pain of the loss of a loved one.
Misnblu
 
I can't even imagine how it must feel, to experience such grief, but also to have to be strong for your loved ones.

I'm glad you've had such an overwhelming voicing of compassion and support from GTP, which has, once again, risen to be there for one of its members. To this I add my own voice of compassion, condolence, and best wishes for a future which is bound to contain cherished memories of a loving father, now passed.

With a tipped hat to you and your family.
G
 
I'm very sorry to hear that gil.:cry: That must be one of the hardest things to go through. My condolences to you and your family. I'll send out a prayer for you and your family tonight.
 
Guys,
I finally made it home.
I'm here to tell you I still hate funerals.
I really miss my father.
It was hard, but I sang the song I wrote. My oldest nephew read a statement that my brother wrote. The Church was full.
I don't feel too bad leaving my mom knowing she has all that support.
I truly, truly, appreciate you guy for your support and caring.
Thanx.
Gil
 
Man oh man, I do not want my parents to die after reading all this.

I'm praying for them just as much as you. And heck, I'm not religous.
 
Sorry to hear about that Gil. I wish you all the lunk I can in getting through this. My mother died when I was 4 or 5 so i know how this feels, and it hard to get over but you can do it.
 
Originally posted by Rossell
Man oh man, I do not want my parents to die after reading all this.

I'm praying for them just as much as you. And heck, I'm not religous.
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I truly understand the sentiment.
I fortunately, have GREAT memories.
My pop was the best. Everybody loved him. When I was a teenager, little kids used to come to the door asking for him.
I can't begin to tell you how many of us he taught to throw a ball, ride a bike, drive a car, etc.

My advice, leave nothing unsaid. If you currently are fueding with anyone you care about, or used to care about, Get it settled ASAP.
My dad and I talked every week for an hour or so. About, nothing. But we connected. I can't begin to express how much I miss him.
The grass isn't quite as green. The sky isn't quite as blue. There is a part of him that I carry with me, but it isn't the same.

I'm truly glad you guys are allowing my to indulge in my remembrances.
Thanx.
 
Originally posted by Gil
Guys,
I finally made it home.
I'm here to tell you I still hate funerals.
I really miss my father.
It was hard, but I sang the song I wrote. My oldest nephew read a statement that my brother wrote. The Church was full.
I don't feel too bad leaving my mom knowing she has all that support.
I truly, truly, appreciate you guy for your support and caring.
Thanx.
Gil
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That's what were here for man....
 
well said Pako, here at GTP is different than anyother forum i've ever been in, it's like a family over here.

hope you get over your fathers loss
 
Eight years ago today, I lost my Dad.
You guys reached out to me and helped me thru it.
Thank you all, again.
 
I most definitely wasn't here when that happened (I would have been 7 years old) but I am glad that the community that was here back then was able to help you out 👍.
 
RIP to your Dad...... even 7 years later!


Man! I love the first of your signature:
"1. Wise man engage brain before mouth opens."
This is also one of the advises my Dad continuously tells me.



Rumple Foreskin
sorry to hear that bud
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I hope Rumple Foreskin's current avatar wasn't the same back then when he wrote you this... it's a bit disturbing looking at it and reading his message (on the first page) :scared: :lol:
 
Gil
Eight years ago today, I lost my Dad.
You guys reached out to me and helped me thru it.
Thank you all, again.
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I was thinking why i didnt support you!! then i saw the date :lol:, i was just about to make a reply wishing you all the best.
 
You got to know your father for a long time. I didn't. My dad died when I was nine. A friend down the street never got to know his dad.

I guess we all have to appreciate the time we got to spend with our fathers. I'm sure you did, as I.

:cheers: to our fathers!
 
CTznOfTime
RIP to your Dad...... even 7 years later!


Man! I love the first of your signature:
"1. Wise man engage brain before mouth opens."
This is also one of the advises my Dad continuously tells me.




I hope Rumple Foreskin's current avatar wasn't the same back then when he wrote you this... it's a bit disturbing looking at it and reading his message (on the first page) :scared: :lol:
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Yes, my father also used to say "Be careful that the words you use are sweet, as you never know which ones you'll have to eat"

And my other favorite, is you can keep your mouth closed and let people THINK you are an idiot. Or, you can speak up and PROVE you are an idiot.

And don't let Rumple's avatar fool you, he is good people, and that one is not NEARLY as disturbing as the "continuous poop" one he had all those years ago. :lol:
 
I know how it feels.....February 13th, 2010 was the death of my father. And I have realized that my life is more troubling now. :nervous:
 
Your dad is still "lurking" in the back of your mind.
Every thing he taught you...still there.
Every bit of advice...still there.

It's been eight years, and I still say to myself: "So, what what Dad do in this situation?"
 

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