Trying to be brave

[cyber-sibes]

(((hugs))) Those anniversary dates always bring a touch of sadness, but it does lessen over time. I lost my mom 14 yers ago the day before my birthday, and every year I still get very sad, but I keep the happy memories alive too. Something that really helped me is that I've made it a day of honoring her memory by doing something special in celebration of my mom & me.

[Kalei]

I thought some of these may bring a smile to your face...hopefully

Smiling bunny

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thanks guys. Have decided to take tomorrow one step at a time...will take some flowers to the crematorium and have a quiet lunch with Katie. May go in to work later....and then again I may not

[Lobodeb]

My dad will be gone 2 years in May, so I can definitely relate to how you're feeling.

I just try to remember that my dad is no longer in pain. He no longer has to deal with whatever agony he was in. He's free now. That helps me. I don't know how your dad was taken from you, but hopefully, thinking of it that way will help you too.

It always helps me to talk about the old times with my dad too. Bring up goofy things that we did together, things he used to say and do. Laughter through tears is a wonderful emotion.

Hugs to you and your family.

[JenBKR]

((((hugs)))) I know how difficult tomorrow will be for you - maybe you should just take the day off work. Spend time with Katie, let Archie, Tobey, and Brody spoil YOU for a change

[gini]

My heart goes out to you. I understand your feelings because my own Dad passed away on Thanksgiving morning. Of course, Thanksgiving doesn't always fall on the same day each year - but just the same it is always a reminder of the day that I lost him.

The pain does lessen - but I would imagine your Dad would not want you to be sad all day. He is the one that is now in a better place - pain free and free of life's problems.

Think about something really wonderful that you shared together and take joy that you had that time with him and that he loved you. He would probably much rather see your smiles than tears running down your cheeks.