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| My Daddy 1937 ~ 2023 |
At the end of September, we said good-bye to my hardworking, honest, witty, music-loving, handy, steady, dependable Daddy.
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I will love and miss him always.
These past nine months have found us on a private journey of struggle and sorrow. I have mostly stepped away from my blog as the story was not exclusively mine to tell, and I did not want to process it in a public way. As I have told you before, our God has gone before us and He guided us along the way. His paths are not always easy, but He works everything for the good of His children and He is always, always good. I plan to tiptoe back into Blogland, although I suspect that I will never catch up with all that has happened in your world while I was away. ~~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ * ~~~ Truly, all of us walk through sorrow along life's way. It is a very real part of living in a sin-cursed world. Perhaps the best thing we can do with our pain is to offer it back to the Lord as an act of worship. |
Sending hugs and prayers across the miles as you navigate life without your precious dad. ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️ Linda Rudman - Behind My Red Door.
ReplyDeleteThank you for those hugs and prayers, Linda!! ❤️
DeleteI know how difficult and challenging these days have been for you. I'm praying for grace and peace for you all. Love you.
ReplyDeleteLove you too, Deanna, and I am grateful for your love and support along this journey!
DeleteSending you my prayers in this time of bereavement.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Barbara!
DeletePraying for you and all of your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Jan!
DeleteI love reading about your family. You all seem to enjoy each other's company. So very sorry about your dad. Take care of yourselves!
ReplyDeleteBun
Thank you for your kind and gentle words!
DeleteCheryl I am so sorry for your loss of your dear father. Praying that His comfort will give your heart and mind peace and filled with wonderful memories. Take care. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Debbie, for your kind words, hugs, and prayers!
DeleteOh Cheryl sharing some tears of grief with you as you process the home going of your dear father. You honor your dear parents well. As God comforts you along your grief journey may you grow in your love for our Good Father.
ReplyDeleteYour words of compassion and encouragement mean so much, friend!
DeleteAww, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Yes, we have enjoyed seeing the photos and hearing lovely stories about your family. I have been thinking about you these past months knowing the difficult times you have been through. Praying for strength and now care for your mom also as you deal with your grief, but the joy in knowing that he is in God's presence now. I still miss my Dad even though it's been 14 years, but thinking of the happy times sure helps with the healing. process.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for sharing a new to me song.
It is so heartening to know that you have though of us during these past months! Thank you for your kind words and your prayers! I feel sure that you will always miss the ones you love . . .
DeleteThe pictures are beautiful and heartwarming. I am so sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mrs. White!
DeleteOh dear Cheryl. I am so sorry for your loss. May you and yours have the Peace that Passes all Understanding during this great loss. Huge hugs ...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosella, for your words of comfort and understanding!
DeleteCheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. Have compassion on yourself and extend grace to yourself as you tiptoe back….to everything. My mom passed over an expanse of time, so hard, and we moved my parents in with us at that time. Looking back, God’s provision and faithfulness are always present even as life forever changes. Will keep you and your mom and family in prayer.
ReplyDeleteCarol (prev Our Sears Kit Home)
Thank you so much, Carol, for sharing your experience and encouragement! Every word has gone straight to my heart! (Very II Corithians 1:-35.)
DeleteI recently wrote to a friend who lost her son to be gentle with herself. I hear that compassion in your advice to me and it means so much.
Oh Cheryl, it's so difficult to lose a parent. The path you are walking is a tough one. I'm praying for you and your family as you grieve the loss of your dear father.
ReplyDeleteThank you, friend, for your words of understanding and for your prayers!
DeleteCheryl, praying for you and your family. Thanks for sharing the great family pictures of your dad. Blessings . . .
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers! I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. So many pictures taken in a lifetime . . . it's hard to choose which ones to share!
DeleteDear Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post with wonderful evocative photos of your dear father throughout the years. They demonstrate a loving personality. May the God of all comfort be very close to you and your family as you mourn the earthly loss of your dad.
hugs across the miles
Thank you so much, Lorrie, for your warm and beautiful words! It is so hard to condense an entire lifetime into a few words and photos . . .
DeleteCheryl, your photos are all wonderful, and your post honors your father. My sympathies go out to you and your family in this time of loss and grief. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI love to hear that this post honors my father! Thank you for your kind words and hugs!
DeleteMy deepest sympathies to you dear Cheryl, and for your whole family. You are certainly on to something by offering your pain and sorrow to our Father - how He longs for us to surrender all to Him. He will indeed take care of you all - in everything and in every way. Much love and prayers in this sad time.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Teresa, thank you for your words of kindness and truth, comfort and love! It means so much!
DeleteI am so very sorry for your families loss!! I am so sorry for the struggle and sorrow Cheryl. Life seems almost unbearable sometimes. Lord be with you as you continue to walk thru this hard. May you and yours feel His presence and know He is near. ~tammy
ReplyDeleteYour words are so kind, Tammy! I thank you for your sympathy and blessing!
DeleteI am sorry for the loss of your beloved Dad. My Mom passed away last spring at the age of 99 years and 6 months. Like you, I will miss her until I am with her in Heaven. Blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteShirley, thank you for your kind words! I don't think we're ever ready to say good-bye to those we love, no matter the age, no matter the circumstances. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mother!
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