Fritz 3 Photos

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble jumping, Fritzie. I hope you get all better soon. Kisses to you little guy

Barry, I agree with Pam. Going to church with your Mom will make you feel so much better. Not only are you helping her, you're giving yourself some time to get out of the house and interact with others in a very positive way. I just know you'll feel a sense of peace while you're there and after you get home. You're going through a very difficult period right now. With the internment tomorrow, things are still unsettled and uncertain to you. There is nothing easy about going through this process. I wish you all the best. You're such a good man. Helping your Mom through this is so honorable. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Please tell your Mom that I'm thinking of all of you and give her a hug for me today.

[Alysser]

That's such a sweet picture.

[fritz03]

Fritz peeking out from under the couch and panting under the coffee table after trying to hide his Monkey Squeaky.Had a good time at church start out the service by having shakes hands with people.When the Reverend Lafave first spoke,he mentioned dad and did it again later,i had a little cry after the first time.It was Palm Sunday and they had kids go through the church and give people at the end of ther rows Palm Leaves.Brought that home,Marlene bought a bunch of Daffodils and brought them here and put them in a Vase.Had a few prayers,sang hymns, got lost singing one and Marlene was on the wrong page for another.Reverend Lafave came down from where he speaks and sat down in front of some kids and told a story.We had two new people transfer to the church from out of town,he Baptized and confirmed a few people, one of them had the same name as a boy in the choir,said he try not to get the two confused.Then the plate was passed around to give offerings to the church.We then went and had hot cross buns,danishes and coffee.Before we went out,the Reverend came by and gave me a pat on the shoulder.A couple of people offered condolences,they had just found out,some said they were glad to see me out to church.Going with mom on Easter Sunday,probably Marlene too.We had a little over a 100 at the lunch after the service on Thursday.Larry came here and kept Mom company while Marlene and me were at church.Taffy is not limping as much,Fritz is a bit,he lays on the that paw.Tommorrow's the internment,going to be a rough day,I will get through it somehow.Dad's rermains are in a nice woden box,Marlene ended up getting a Gold cement vault where it wil go inside so the wooden box won't rot away.We also got a Bible in a nice wooden box from the Canadian Auto Workers.Here is hoping I get throught tomorrow okay.

[elizabethann]

Oh Fritz, just look at you peeking out from under the couch. How cute!

It's nice that you went to church services with your Mom. I'm sure she appreciated it. Take care.

[caseysmom]

Barry, Just sending big hugs your way, I know after the funeral and things calm down it can get pretty rough, reality sets in. Just try to remember the good times you had with your Dad, he sure always had a great smile.

Fritz looks as handsome as ever, glad he is a source of comfort for you and your Mom.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Fritz is adorable as always.

Tomorrow will be very difficult for you, Barry. It seems like everything is coming to an end. It's a very strange feeling. Strange and incredibly sad. I will hope and pray that you, your Mom, Marlene, and the rest of the family get through it alright. It could possibly be the hardest day of all. I think you're doing a great job being strong and supporting the family. They will always be grateful for that.

Take care and PM me if you need to talk. Remember....there is nothing wrong with showing emotion. Everyone knows how important your Dad was to you. He was a wonderful man and he left behind, a wonderful son. Take care........

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I'm not a religious person but still found an enormous amount of comfort sitting in a quiet church and lighting a candle for my Dad a week after he had died.

If I need to talk to him now I often sit in the garden at the crematorium where his ashes are scattered - its very peaceful there.

While you are being strong and supportive don't forget to take some time for you - losing a loved one is very hard to come to terms with and you can lean on us always