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arabic
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 Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 11:08:38 PM
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The next couple of months arent too good for us. A year ago we both had a dad and now its father's day tomorrow and they are both gone.
However, we were putting flowers on Dad in law's grave tonight and as we were walking back through the cemetary some words on a stone really touched me. (In a nice way)
"To the world you were my husband - to me you were the world"
I thought that was so lovely and I think I'll encourage Mum to think about that when the time comes to get Dad a stone.
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Roseanne
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Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 11:25:33 PM
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That's a really lovely inscription Sandie. I like that too. So sorry you're missing your Dad tomorrow. I lost my Dad five years ago and I and my brothers and sisters still miss him so.
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trinity
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Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 11:36:49 PM
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| That's such a lovely inscription. Sorry about your Dad's. I know I would be lost without my Dad, but probably need to make sure he knows that. Extra hugs for you both tomorrow. |
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arabic
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Posted - 14 Jun 2008 : 11:37:28 PM
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Thanks Roseanne. I am lucky that I am able to remember lots of happy times that give me a very warm feeling and keep him close, its much better than the grief. I need to feel his closeness and continual grieving makes it too painful. I have to remind myself that although it was sudden and he was relatively young, it was quick, he didnt suffer and all his family was with him. He wouldnt have wished for more and I have to honour that.
Sorry everyone for putting this here and not in Tea n Coffee
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avanti
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Posted - 15 Jun 2008 : 06:53:46 AM
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What a lovely inscription, I am sorry about your dad, remember the good times; it does get easier with time,
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Cage Alma Arabians
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Posted - 20 Jun 2008 : 10:33:05 PM
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I lost my Dad 4 and 1/2 years ago- it isn't that it stops hurting, you just get better at dealing with it!
Those are lovely words and not too maudline- just simple and nice. Thought are with you at a difficult time.x |
     
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Kirsty5278
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Posted - 21 Jun 2008 : 11:17:20 AM
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| that really is a nice sentiment... One I think I shall borrow! |
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arabic
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Posted - 21 Jun 2008 : 2:00:44 PM
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I have kind of taken this a step further and because it's so lovely I think I am going to use it myself and get maybe a container for flowers or something that wont detract from the headstone inscribed
"to the world you were my Dad, to me you were the world"
The head of the grave backs onto the graveyard wall so maybe even a nice piece of engraved slate, as long as Mum doesnt mind of course.
Thanks for the kind thoughts.
I try hard to carry Dad forward with me remembering all the happy times so that his memory is a happy one. Dont think I could cope if it continually involved heartache and I certainly couldnt allow myself to stop thinking about him.
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leezee26
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Posted - 21 Jun 2008 : 3:03:37 PM
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| Thats lovely Sandie, Its a good thing you can draw strength from such moving words...I have the same inscription more or less on my darling Zak's plaque, it reads..."To the world you were but one, to me you were the world." It is a fitting tribute to someone who gave us so much in life and although it hurts to think they are no longer here with us, they really are in spirit. I hope you soon get the container sorted and that you will be as proud of looking at it as I am with mine. Leighx |
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Judith S
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 21 Jun 2008 : 4:28:32 PM
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| That's lovely Sandie - the first year is definately the hardest when you lose someone as all the different anniversary's come up but it does get better with time. |
      
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brynmarli
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Posted - 21 Jun 2008 : 7:19:26 PM
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O Sadie sorry for your lost, but what a lovely way to remember your dad, the best times are always the best way to remember someone special.
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arabic
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saddlebred
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Posted - 22 Jun 2008 : 7:52:09 PM
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Sorry for your loss Sandie. We lost my dad 2 years ago and we have simply the words "he was our world" on his stone. It just sums it up really.
Your dad would want you and your mum to enjoy your lives as best you can without him. I know it is hard when there is a huge hole but it does get easier with time.
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