Oh Maria, I am so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away. I hope you and your brother and your Mum are all coping and I really hope that H is being a rock for you, although I am sure he is upset as well.
How special that you were there whilst he passed away and very brave of you to face up to that and wonderful for your Dad that his darling daughter was with him. I feel priveleged to have met him.
Much love to you and all your family and always here for you, Al xxx
Me:40! H:37 Together: 12yrs IDLY & left 11/07 ADs 03/08 OW 8/08 Reconciled 05/09 now married! my thread
The burial (sp?) was yesterday. We were shocked with the number of people that came for the last goodbye. I met many of my dad's friends and many of his...pupils that are now 50 years old, pupils he had when he was a young teacher, teaching in tiny isolated villages. The phrase I kept hearing was "your dad was the best man I've ever known", some told me they felt they lost their father... There were nearly 500 hunded people and they were all crying. I felt we werent alone. I was so proud and honored to be his daughter. People travelled 5 hours to come. People we never informed. He was their "best uncle, favourite friend, closest friend, repected teacher, dear brother" etc etc. Us three didnt feel alone. Not for one second. People hugged me and said "you are his daughter, his eyes are your eyes, he is here".
Now, the house feels empty. My brother and mum are struggling. I cry a lot when I think of the last day. I can still hear him call me "my love, my eyes" he was repeating the last few days. I am so sorry he is gone. But I know he is fine.
What a lovely tribute for your Dad. I am sure it brings comfort to know that he touched so many people and was so loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
hugs, kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
