Back home again after Dad's funeral...
Posted by Dennis in IN
on July 5, 2023, 8:16 pm
Dad passed at home a week ago Tuesday evening...he was at home with my mom holding his hand and my older sister visiting. I drove down Wednesday and spent the week with Mom getting things arranged and ready...and talking, laughing, crying together...Dad's viewing was on Sunday. I awoke early in the morning and was really sick...too sock to attend...I stayed home the entire day and slept...I think the heat might have had something to do with it (I burn very warm, so I hate summer and heat! Gimme the fall and winter). Dad's funeral was Monday, July 3. I was well enough to attend and act as a pallbearer along with my 3 nieces, 1 nephew, and a niece's partner. At least the weather was nice (although HOT) for the service (it rained on Sunday...and yes, that humidity! Ugh!) I arrived back home yesterday early evening. And yes, although I am not one who usually shows a great deal of emotion outwardly, I continue to cry a few tears thinking of past memories with my family. Sadly, my baby sister is barely hanging on. She has terminal pancreatic cancer and has been ned-bound on hospice care for 2 or so months now. I sat with her each day and talked, when her mind was clear enough to talk...and held her hand, since it hurts her to hug or have much other bodily contact...so, we patiently wait to see how long she will last like this. I hope she lasts for years, but not in this condition and not when the pain gets too much. So, remember to keep making cherished memories with those for whom you care...I have a lifetime of amazing memories and stories...and we sure shared and elaborated on many of those stories this past week...it was sad losing Dad on a holiday weekend, since many of his friends and our relatives already were carrying on with previous holiday plans, but July 4th is a perfect holiday for Dad...he was definitely a Yankee Doodle Dandy...he was very patriotic...he wore lots of red, white, and blue, and he loved all history, but definitely American history... That's all...just wanted to weite something up...not doll related, but Dad was most definitely a real-life doll and loved by everyone he met. To me, the greatest compliment to Dad I can think of is that I have never heard a single person who met him ever utter anything but praise and compliments...never a bad word...now THAT is a life well-lived, indeed! Dennis in IN PS...thank you Kay for the kind note in the mail!
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Dennis in Indiana
Responses
- I'm so very sorry for your loss and also hope your sister gets better.[EMPTY] - Max July 8, 2023, 12:58 am
- I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending caring thoughts to you, your sister, and your family.[EMPTY] - Jennifer-in-PA July 7, 2023, 11:11 am
- So sorry for your loss, Dennis[EMPTY] - Dee Dee in CA July 7, 2023, 10:26 am
- Sending you love and hugs. I know this is a hard time. [EMPTY] - Jayne in Seattle July 7, 2023, 1:34 am
- Thank you for talking to us about your emotions at this time. It has great value.[EMPTY] - Lynne D July 6, 2023, 9:38 pm
- Thanks for sharing. So happy he had a life well-lived. - Queli July 6, 2023, 5:45 pm
- I know how it feels Dennis Cherish those good memories. <<< - Becky in Upstate July 6, 2023, 11:25 am
- Dennis, your sharing has been a help to all of us who have lost our loved ones. Thank you and > - Sandra in Ohio July 6, 2023, 11:00 am
- Very sorry for your loss, thanks for sharing. - Debra in Texas July 6, 2023, 9:51 am
- A bitter sweet and heartfelt post. Peace and rest to you all.[EMPTY] - Dayle in Ohio July 6, 2023, 9:14 am
- Thank you for sharing, so sorry for your loss. [EMPTY] - Mario July 6, 2023, 8:56 am
- My heart aches for you, Dennis.[EMPTY] - Mo in PA July 6, 2023, 8:51 am
- Talking or writing about it is very cathartic. It was lovely to read and sorry you got sick. [EMPTY] - Mike July 6, 2023, 6:45 am
- Thank you Dennis and it sounds like you have wonderful memories>> - Izzy July 6, 2023, 4:56 am
- Thinking of you, Dennis. Thank you for sharing.[EMPTY] - John in OH July 5, 2023, 9:21 pm
- very sweet and thank you for sharing with your family here[EMPTY] - Ori July 5, 2023, 8:44 pm
- Thank you for taking the time to write all of this. What a lovely tribute to >>>>> - Rosanna in OR July 5, 2023, 8:25 pm
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