Dad ... he's gone.

[Medusa]

When I read about the passport issue, I was going to post that you could have it expedited but you had already done the paperwork so I figured it was too late. I received mine in less than a week when I had to apply for another one because mine got lost in a move. Too bad that you don't live near Chicago. You can go there and get a passport on the same day. I do hope that this gets cleared up for you quickly so that all goes well. Prayers are continuing. Keep the faythe.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I just wanted to let you know that we are still thinking of you and your family. I hope you are all doing ok.

[beeniesmom]

He's gone. He passed away about an hour and a half ago.
I am in shock. Neither me or my sister got a chance to say goodbye.
I don't know what to do with myself.
Instead of comforting my mom, I said "oh now what".
I haven't cried yet. Hubby says it hasn't sunk in.

[Catty1]

{{{{hugs}}}}

I believe your dad knew you were there...and it meant everything to him. And he knew you loved him.

Prayers and more hugs to you.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Carmen, I am so very sorry. I can only imagine how you feel. I feel so bad for you that you didn't get to see him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

Candace is right. Have comfort in knowing that your Dad knew you were with him in spirit. He left this earth knowing you tried your best to be with him and knowing how much you loved him.

[Medusa]

I concur w/the others; I think that on some level that they know we're there in spirit. I've also read and I've come to believe that sometimes people hang on because they know that their loved ones want them to stay and whenever those loved ones leave to attend to something else or to get a bite to eat or whatever, that's when the person who is ill makes his/her transition. Whatever the case, it will take some time to get used to the idea of not having Dad around. Myself, I became angry for a bit because the world didn't stop and life for everyone else went on as usual when my Dad died. Right now you're still in shock. Gather your loved ones close and lean on them to help you through and you'll find that you'll do the same for them, too. (((HUGS)))

[pomtzu]

Carmen - you and your family have my deepest sympathies. Your Dad knew that you tried your best to be there, and you were with him in spirit. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace and free from the ravages of this dreaded disease. You all are in my prayers this sad day, and in the difficult days ahead.

[finn's mom]

Carmen, I am sorry that your Dad's time was so early.

[Edwina's Secretary]

There are not words to express. I am so sorry for your loss.

[gini]

I am so sorry for your loss. Comfort yourself with the knowledge that your Dad knew what was in your heart - you loved him dearly.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I am so sorry for your loss!

I firmly believe your dad knows how much you love him and that you would have been there if you could have!!! It's never easy to lose them but the love will remain with you forever. Prayers for you and your family!

[Barbara]

Sending big hugs! I am so sorry that he had to go way too early- and that you couldn't be there.
Sending my sympathies

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am deeply sorry for your loss. So, so sorry

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry Carmen. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[slick]

My deepest sympathies to you and the rest of the family. I know what it's like to lose a Dad and not be there to say good-bye. That's something that I struggle with on a day to day basis....14 years later. I've come to believe that my Dad didn't want me to watch him die. I believe that terminally ill patients choose when they die and perhaps your Dad thought it would be too hard on you to be there at the end.

{{{hugs}}} and prayers.