8 years ago
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
"Mine Heart Broke"
On Tuesday, my dad lost his battle with cancer. He was very weak and he could not fight any more. We are thankful that he is no longer in pain and no longer struggling, but we miss him very much. Lillie has asked lots of questions and continues to try and process this loss. Last night she said, "Mine Gampa gone. My heart broke." I know baby girl, our hearts are all breaking, but we are thankful for the time we had together. Thank you for your prayers.
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I'm so sorry Andrea.
Here's what helped me though when my mom passed away. I hope it helps just a little...
By Henry van Dyke.
I am standing upon that foreshore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength and I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and the sky come down to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says "there, She’s gone” “Gone where” “Gone from my sight, that’s all”. She is just as large in mast and spar and hull as ever she was when she left my side; just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. “There, she’s gone” there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout. “Here she comes” That is dying.
.......Be well, my friend.
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Oh, Andrea....I am so very sorry. I have had very little computer time lately, but have been thinking about your family a lot. I wanted to check in on you and am now learning of your loss. So, so sorry, my friend! Your family has been through so much.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of your right now. The poem in the comment above is just beautiful...I am going to save that.
((hugs))
I am so sorry! I will be praying for you and your family!
Andrea, mine heart broke for you, too!
Yes, my heart breaks,too. But there is this ribbon of joy through all the deep sadness. He is free of pain!! God granted the ultimate healing to our dear Chris.
I hold you all in my heart.
.....Roberta
Andrea and Lille,
My heart is aching for you this holiday season. I sent a message to the funeral home online so hopefully, Mom and Erik will get the message. Shana, Allison and I have talked. I feel someone in my extendted family has passed too! Much love to you both during this sad time.
Susan Beth
Andrea:
I'm truly sorry! I was in your shoes 8 years ago on November 28th. I still can't pass the anniversary of my father's death without breaking down. I'm really, really sorry and I will be praying for you all, especially Lille who can't possibly comprehend it....
~Rebecca
Oh, Andrea. I am so sorry. Poor little Lillie's words are so heartbreaking. I will be praying for your family.
Keri
I am so sorry Andrea. Lillie has such a sensitive heart. It must be incredibly diffucult to for her to understand everything right now, yet she knows her heart is broken. We will be praying for you both.
Still thinking of you and praying for you all.
Katie
Thinking of you and your family. Shawna, Scott and Lainie
Andrea I am so sorry for your loss honey. I know this season will be hard. Many prayers and much love.
Andrea, I've taken some time today to catch up on blogs and was so sad to see this news about your father. Please accept our warmest thoughts and condolences and best wishes that your wonderful memories take the edge off your pain more and more each day.
Marji and her girls including the lovely Mimi from Fuling who has her crusty grandpa wrapped around her little finger
Sending you BIG HUGS! I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. So sorry..
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