(off topic) but I just need a hug.

[Barbara]

When one of Siegmar's best friends (there are two) passed away some years ago it was very bad also because you get the message that someone your age is going.....

{{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you and all best wishes for your dad.

[Grace]

For Jen -

[Karen]

Big hugs to you, and to your Dad.

[Randi]

Oh Jen, that is sad, your dad must feel so alone. I know it's also hard on you, but at least you have Charlie, some friends .... and your kitties. I hope your dad is not too far away, and even though he doesn't want you to see he is grieving, keep in touch and be there to listen if he wants to talk. That often helps a little.

((((hugs))))

[luvofallhorses]

((((hugs)))))

[CultureJunky]

I think that although you dad won't talk about his feelings, as long as you are there for him if he ever needs to talk, then that's the most important thing.
It is times like this you think about those close to you, and imagine what your life will be like without them, it's what everybody thinks, I guess it's the way humans ponder their own mortality.
So please don't think you are alone, I think everybody has felt that way, it's part of life.
You just have to make sure your father doesn't feel alone, and at least offer him some help, inviting him around for dinner etc, helping him out, letting him know you are there for him.
People deal with things in different ways, I'm sure if he ever felt the need to open up he would, and that person would probably be you.
I hope you start to feel a bit better soon, which I'm sure you will.
Hugs from Jack & Sunny to make you feel a bit better

[Killearn Kitties]

It's so hard to watch in that situation. It is so difficult for people to lose their contemporaries, and have their world shrink in on them. All you can do is be there for your dad, there is not really anything you can say that will help much.

Big hugs to you.

[catmandu]

A Huge Hug For You Jen, From Myself, The Found Cats, Porch Cats And The Pet Angel Army.
Its Tough To Lose A Friend.
You Have So Many Friends Here, If You Need Anything.
Just Ask.