December 16th, 2008 by john 
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It has been several weeks since I have posted anything. I don’t really feel like writing now, but wanted to offer an explanation for my extended hiatus. I would like to thank the faithful who visited and dropped on me even though I wasn’t returning the favor. I just couldn’t. I appreciate it.
My Dad passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2008. I say unexpectedly, even though we all new it was inevitable. He had been fighting a long illness and we knew this was going to happen someday. Someday. Not today. Not this month. Not this year. We thought we had time. Time for more memories. Time to say goodbye. But it didn’t work out that way. He passed in his sleep. Without warning.
My sisters’ and I got a crash course in dealing with the death of a loved one. We had no previous experience. I mean we lost our Grandfather (my Dads father) this past July and we lost our Grandfather (Mom’s father) in 2003. But we didn’t have to plan and carry out everything that had to be done. Unfortunately, my Dad hadn’t planned for his early departure. So my sisters and I had to start from scratch.
We had a beautiful celebration of his life with friends and family last Thursday evening and a private family ceremony on Friday. My Dad was a beloved son and brother, an adored father and a great friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
We love you dad.
“Live is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon
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My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Hi John,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
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I’m really sorry to hear that John. You and your family will be in my prayers tonight.
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I am so sorry for your loss and you have my sympathies. Let me know if you need anything.
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Hi John my condolences to you and your family.
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John, I’m sure sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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I am very sorry to hear such a sad news. My prayers for you and you family.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family! At least he died in his sleep–isn’t that the best way. I hope that’s how I would die one day. I know how busy it gets having gone through that myself–dying is definitely a big hassle, there is so much to be done.
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John,
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your father. To have gone in his sleep unexpectedly can be a blessing in disguise. See, my father died of cancer two years ago, after being hooked up to an oxygen machine for eight years. He was miserable the entire time and the situation was tough on my mother.
One of the things I did after I returned home was create a website (PaulEilers.com) in honor of my father. I did it for those people who were not able to attend his memorial, and did not know the whole story about my father and his background. My mother could simply tell or email the site to their friends, and they could read and grieve there.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Myself and all of your many other faithful readers thoughts are with you.
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Losing a parent is hard ~
My prayers are with you and your family.
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Hi John,
my condolences to you and your family.
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Hang in there, John, and do your best each day. I just lost my stepfather and understand how you feel. I lost my father almost 20 years ago, and while the pain and loss you are feeling now seem like they will never end, eventually you will heal, as difficult as it seems now. I miss my father every day, as I miss my stepfather, but life goes on, it must go on, and we must do our best to live each day to its fullest. Our fathers would have wanted us to.
peace,
mike
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
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My prayers are with you and your family. God bless, Laura
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Sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad died about 15 yrs. ago after a 2 yr. battle with “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” I still miss him.
You will always have your memories. And take comfort in your family and friends. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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So sorry to hear about your father. It will be 3 years on March 21 since my Mom died from Alzheimers and I still think about her and miss her every day. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Hi John! I’ve got some link love for ya on my latest post, “6 Helpful Entrecard Dropping Tips“. Merry Christmas!
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I am so sorry for your loss. Losing my father, and then my mother, then my brother just this year, were the most difficult times of my life. All I can say is, those great memories you have, and lots of time, heals. Hard to believe right now, but eventually you move forward.
It’s the memories that will ease the pain, and help lift the fog. My Dad was one of the funniest guys I ever knew. He had more jokes going… At his wake, my many cousins honored him by constantly repeating all of his jokes. Sounds weird, I know, but it was so touching. I bet you have some great stories about your Dad, too.
All the best,
Lisa
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Sorry about your loss. May your emptiness be filled with all the love he gave and shared with you and your family.
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i’m so sorry john. may he always be close and may you thrive on what he gave you. peace be with you…
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My condolences, my Dad also passed very suddenly and (to me) very young. I still miss him, but I know that he watches over me and that is comforting. May you also find comfort in your memories.
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Thanks to everyone for all the kind words.
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Sorry to hear about your father. At first there were a lot of people around and there to help my family get through everything. But after the burial, it seemed like everyone went away and then all of sudden you felt very alone and that’s what things got very hard. I would suggest for that you stick around even after all the activity slows down.You truely are a good friend for wanting to be there, good luck!
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I’m sorry I’m just now responding to this post and even more sorry for your loss. I know it must be hard for you. I hope you are finding comfort in memories of your father and the time you spend with your family.
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