Dealing with the loss of a parent....

I'm sorry for your loss Sam...I have no words for you, just a hug.

{{{BIG HUGS}}}

My condolences to you and your family in this difficult time ...

so sorry for your loss

Oh I am so sorry My heart goes out to you and your family. Let yourself still enjoy the connection you have with your dad...listen to the music you both enjoyed...laugh at the jokes you both found funny...if you find you want to tell him something, go ahead and tell him. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

samjam wrote:

Can't say thank you enough times....so thank you, again.


There has been some drama between my dad's side of the family and my mom's. Last thing I need right now. So when I say thank you for the messages, I truly mean it, the well-wishes, texts, and calls have been so tremendously helpful.

And, of course, PJ has been so very helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXqwtUUPe0w

oh, man...sorry to hear about the drama. that happened when my Dad passed as well. hope things get a bit better soon!!!!

I know we have already spoke, but first and foremost .


Secondly, you know I lost my father just under 8 years ago. It's hard and it's sad, but you have to realize inside something was not doing well. And for them to be at peace, is a comfort. In the coming days, months, and years the sadness will still remain, but it will become more tolerable. You want to know why he had to go, but you will never get an answer. Through the power of love, and the power of music it can help out big time in the healing process.

Always express how you feel. Keeping emotions inside is detrimental to your well being.

From what you have told me, he seemed so awesome, and that you loved him dearly. The great thing is, that love does not go ANYWHERE, Sam. You can still love and remember him every single day. Whether it's in a song you hear on the radio, or that cloud in the sky, or that breeze you feel in your hair.

Love ya, kiddo.

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, Sam Grieve and express yourself however you need to. It's a process and it's different for everyone, don't let anyone make you feel like you should be a certain way. If there's drama around you, just let that unfold, it's not your job to deal with it. I used to be daddy's girl too and am struggling with the relationship we now have, so I think I understand how you feel and how hard it must be. ((((HUGS))))

first off my condolences. My dad died passed away also. Mine was a little different story though. He died when I was 8 years old a few days before my birthday. And unfortunately my grandparents weren't really thinking and decided to have the funeral on my 9th birthday. I guess I was in denial cause I actually thought it was kinda cool that it was on my b-day :oops: Didn't really hit me until afterwards. I was only 8 so I didn't know him too well. If he had lived i'm pretty sure he and my mom would have gotten a divorce anyway. Also most of my grandparents also died when I was younger so I guess in a way it's kinda good for me that I haven't had any real loss of a "parent" figure or someone real close to me in the past 15 or so years.

I guess my advice will be to remember the good times you had with him. I still remember the good times i had with mine...first Phillies game, playing catch, teaching me to ride a bike, staying up late and watching tv with him, etc...

Sorry to hear this.

My wife lost both of her parents almost 2 years to the day apart. For awhile she just wanted to be left alone at times and other days she bucked up and led her life.

The best thing i can say is that time makes it a little easier. My wife still misses her parents but she doesn't cry like she did. Nothing magic can make it easier just time and it helps to remember the good times and not focus on the death.

Sorry for your loss.