My dad is gone, but never forgotten

Hangin' Around Joined: Jan 28, 2004 Posts: 27

I would say its sad but that is a feeling unavoided. Im sure you know, he is in a much better place with much better company. As I like to think... someone needed his assistance much more upstairs. Ill have your family in my thoughts and prayers. Try to smile, hard as it may be, he is now somewhere without pain.

Client Joined: Jul 18, 2003 Posts: 977

Raven, I will never forget the moment my dad passed away. Like you I was standing by his side holding one hand while my sister held his other. My sister and I lived with him for the month leading up to that day and we really got to know each other once again. It is interesting that people ask why God did this or why God did that... we never really see the big picture while we are here. I look back now and see all the good that came out of something that was so sad for us at the time.

Worker Joined: Feb 06, 2004 Posts: 147

Raven,

My prayers are with you and your family.

dcasmr

Hangin' Around Joined: Jun 05, 2004 Posts: 41

Syllhphthria (that was in greek)
Just lost a friend in a car accident so I think I can feel you.

New Member Joined: Feb 09, 2004 Posts: 18

My condolences to you and your family.

New Member Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 10

My condolences to you and your family.

Site Admin/Owner Joined: Aug 27, 2002 Posts: 17088

Thank you all on behalf of my family and me! We are home again and are all doing very well. the support here and the email and the PM's have brought much comfort. May your lives be enriched for the mercy that you have sent this way and may I be able to comfort you in your day of sorrow!

Client Joined: Feb 24, 2004 Posts: 12

I Did Not Die

Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

Melinda Sue Pacho

My heart goes out to you Raven.

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 4:38 pm

- Thanks {{{xoxoxo}}}

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:10 pm

It's so hard to believe that a year ago today I was holding my Dad's hand, talking to him, singing to him, praying for him to go quickly and without suffering. In a few hours will be his time of promotion from his earthly vessel to his heavenly one a year ago today. Just as this time last year brought stress and many new challenges, I am once again faced with a life changing event as I have to grapple with losing my job due to Narcolepsy and accepting some manner of disability retirement. Dad, I really wish you were here for me to talk to. You are forever in my memory and heart!

Gaylen's (aka Raven) Dad:
Born: October 12, 1923
Only registered users can see links on this board! Get registered or login!: July 21, 2004
Died: August 15, 2004

registered · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:12 pm

We all love you very much.

You are always in our prayers.

registered · Useless Joined: Aug 23, 2002 Posts: 213 Location: Chicago

I am sorry to read about your father, he will be in my prayers from now on.

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My condolences to you and your family gaylen.
Its not that easy to say in english what i wanna say.
I just hope that father raven had a very good life.

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 5:21 am

You and your family are in our prayers. What a glorious time your father must be having now. No aches or pains, no more Parkinson or Cancer. Sitting with the Father, and praising with the angels. One day we will all be there. May the good Lord provide you and your family with an extra dose of peace through this period you are now facing.

Hangin' Around Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 32

I pray God to give u and your family the strength to overcome this difficult time Raven, may u keep a smile on your face and God's promess comfort u in your heart.

Same words to all of u that currently feel the same pain as Raven at the remembering of their loss.

From the bottom of my heart, David.

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:29 am

Raven,
I feel with you and your family.
My mother died two years ago and my father died some years before.

Susann

registered · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:22 pm

Raven wrote:

I am once again faced with a life changing event...

'God works in mysterious ways', Gaylen!

Quote:

(Psalms 84:4-7 NKJV) Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; They will still be praising You. Selah {5} Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, Whose heart is set on pilgrimage. {6} As they pass through the Valley of Baca (valley of weeping), They make it a spring; The rain also covers it with pools. {7} They go from strength to strength; Each one appears before God in Zion.

Put another way, this is the way God strengthens those that are blessed!

I know it doesn't make much sense when YOU are the one sitting in the 'valley of weeping', but the important thing is to get through it, as quickly as possible, and continue on your journey.

Some ppl never get out of that 'valley of weeping', but the ones that do are blessed with more strength. Strength to strength; the more valleys you go through, the stronger you get!

The 'problem' with all this is, there's always another 'valley'... However, God doesn't throw more at 'the blessed' than thay can handle, so get through that 'valley', my friend, and continue down the road... Wink

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:52 pm

Thanks Vin, and all the rest of you too! I love how God endourages His children!!

REJOICE IN THE LORD

God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD, though your testing seems long...
In darkness, He giveth a song.

*Chorus*
O REJOICE IN THE LORD! He makes no mistake.
He knoweth the end of each path that I take!
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.

I could not see through the shadows ahead,
So I looked at the cross of my Saviour instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master that day,
Then peace came, and tears fled away!

*Chorus*
O REJOICE IN THE LORD! He makes no mistake.
He knoweth the end of each path that I take!
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.

Now I can see testing comes from above,
God strengthens His children, and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging, more fruit I will bear.

*Chorus*
O REJOICE IN THE LORD! He makes no mistake.
He knoweth the end of each path that I take!
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.

by Ron Hamilton, child of God, cancer survivor
(based on Job 23:10)

(c) 1978 by Majesty Music, Inc. All rights reserved.

registered · Site Admin Joined: Jun 04, 2004 Posts: 6437

I am sorry for your loss, but pleased to see this huge outpouring of love and support for our good friend. My condolences to you and your family.

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:58 am

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.