I just want to talk about my Dad.
My dad, Norman, was in Korea all last week with one of his best friends Kevin representing Pine Valley and the United States in the World Club Championship. It’s a huge honor…..a tournament representing the top 100 clubs and the top players at those clubs. They had a tremendous time and played their hearts out. My dad was so excited…..it would be his 3rd time competing.
Kevin and my Dad a few days ago at the opening ceremony with their caddies
photo source World Club Championship (Brian Morgan)
Yesterday on the almost 14 hour flight back, my dad and almost everyone else on the flight fell asleep for a few hours….
…..but my dad didn’t wake up.
Kevin was sitting behind him and woke to a small disturbance. A flight attendant had attempted to wake my dad and found him unresponsive with no pulse. A doctor was found immediately on board and tried repeatedly to resuscitate him but he was gone. Just like that. They attribute it to natural causes…..maybe a small blood clot or a combination of factors. He was here in Palm Desert only a month ago and had a thorough check of his heart by my father-in-law, one of the best cardiologists around. Dad was healthy. That makes his passing so much harder to understand.
We are crushed….but we are so thankful for Kevin….who sat by my father for the remainder of the international flight and held his hand. He stayed with him for hours with the police and medical examiner and then the rest of the night with customs. He made sure every item my father owned stayed with him. He stayed with my dad until today when the funeral home was able to arrange transportation from Atlanta to Charlotte. I couldn’t imagine my father being on that flight all by himself, no one knowing who he was. He died peacefully and I know he was treated with dignity and love. Kevin was 100% devoted to watching over his friend, my dad, and returning him to us.
My dad was 64 years old and he lived more in those 64 years than most people would in 10 lifetimes.
He was honest and hardworking and fair.
He cared deeply for his family and friends.
He was confident and self assured.
He was witty and hilarious.
He was brilliant and motivated.
He was grateful and humble.
He was spiritual and full of life.
Photo from the book “Golfers” by Dick Durrance
I laid in bed last night reading his last email to my brother, sister and I: “Please call your mom and tell her that I miss her and am doing fine. She does not have her e-mail working right now I think. Love Dad.”
And I kept listening to every voicemail over and over again. Hoping I would hear something I missed or would get a new message from him.
The hardest part? Boo has a special bond with all of her grandparents.
Boo knew something was wrong as soon as I picked up the phone last night. And all week she’s been asking “who gets to go to heaven?”
Boo: I want to go to heaven…..because Grandpa will be so lonely. I don’t want him to be lonely.
Me: He’s not lonely! God is there, Grandpa’s Mom and Dad are there, lots and lots of friends and even my pet duck Peepers from when I was little!
Boo: How did he get to heaven though?
Me: Angels took him.
Boo: And then they gave him wings right?! So now he’s an angel!
Me: Yes, he’s your angel now.
My parents visited for two weeks in April this year…..
……and we spent a week in January in Colorado skiing with him. We will treasure those moments more than all the riches in the world.
Everyone who met him never forgot him. He always had a slight smile and he whistled constantly.
He wanted the best for all his kids. He worried about us constantly. He had an opinion about everything. He mentioned Lil Blue Boo and Perfectly Perrywinkle to everyone he met. He was so proud of my brother the banker.
The flag at Linville Ridge was at half mast today. The news of his passing spread like wild fire. He touched so many lives and he will be missed more than he could have ever imagined.
And now he is Boo’s angel.
(Click image below to read Society of Seniors profile)
I love you Dad.
Oh Ashley, I can’t even imagine. I’m so sorry! What a terribly difficult time for your family. Yet, what a blessing that he had such a wonderful friend there with him to take care of him the whole way home!
The post was a touching tribute to him–what great photos! Many thoughts & prayers to you, your Boo, and your whole family.
Oh-and your dad has a great name–it’s my dad’s name too! 🙂
Ashley, I don’t even have the words to express how broken hearted I am for you and your family. After reading your touching post and the SOS feature on your Dad, it is so clear that his family and the sport gave him such an incredible zest for life. My prayers will be with you and your family as you celebrate your Dad’s life and his love for you all. God Bless.
I am so incredibly sorry for your unexpected loss. He really seemed like a special and loving man.
Oh Ashley I am so sorry for your loss. oh so so sorry. I am thankful that you have these cherished memories of these recent times with you. Your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Ashley. I am so, so sorry!! Wow, I just have no words. You are in my prayers right now. So ironic, I have a post written and was proof reading tonight entitled, “My Dad”, talking about how much I appreciate him. There really are no words for someone so special, is there? I hope and pray your family feels God’s loving arms being wrapped around them, especially your mom. Big hugs my friend.
I am SO sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. I wish you peace during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss… and to your family. He is obviously very much loved and missed. My thoughts are with you xxx
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss. This was a wonderful tribute to your Dad.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Someday we will all be reunited with our loved ones who have joined Jesus before us, and when we do, just imagine the joy, the laughter and the love.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss!
so, so sorry about your loss…what a beautiful post and tribute to him. i pray for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. What a great post about your father! And his friend?! Now he is a special person your dad had to share this trip with. I am truly sorry for your heartache. I read a note once that said, the stars in the sky are really openings in the heavens so our loved ones can look down at us. Tell Boo that Grandpa is watching her!
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
-Louise.
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. That was also a very sweet lesson you were able to teach your daughter.
I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers will be with you & your family.
I lost my Dad 3 weeks ago.
Just like that he was gone and I wished I he could have more than 59 years.
My 5 year old twins ( they turned 5 four days after he did) do not know he is gone I am still working up to it.
I’m sorry for your loss, Ashley. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I am SO incredible sorry for your loss. I know how difficult this is for you and your family. You are in my thoughts in these difficult times.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad seemed like a great man. I lost my father unexpectedly 18 yrs ago when I was only a teenager. It was the hardest thing I ever had to go through in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Oh my heart is breaking for you. I lost my dad 6 years ago when he was 60 suddenly and miss him every day. No one can take the place of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
oxxoxo
Jen
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family that you can get through this difficult time.
I’m so sorry. He left an amazing legacy here on earth.
What a lovely tribute to your dad. Sending peace and happy thoughts your way as you go through this transition. 🙂
I am so so so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Do take care! xo
My heart is absolutely breaking for you. I can’t say that I know how you feel, but I can only imagine. I’m so so sorry to hear about your dad. What a handsome and amazing man he must have been. (by the looks of your post) You and your family are in my thoughts. xoxo
I am so so sorry for your loss.
Oh Ashley, I’m so, so sorry. My prayers will be with you and your family during this time. I’m so glad you have such wonderful memories of your dad… they are a treasure!
Oh, Ashley! I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that you and your family would be covered with the peace and comfort that only God can give.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Wishing the best for you and your family at this time.
Peace be with you…. I’m so sorry.
i am so sorry for your loss, ashley. you will be in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Hold tight to your wonderful memories together. Praying for your family!
So sorry to hear about your Dad, but what a wonderful friend he has in Kevin. Thinking of you and an Boo and your family at this difficult time and hope that you get to have some family time together remembering, laughing and crying at the thought of your Dad.
i am so sorry for your loss and will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Ashley – I am so very sad to hear about the passing of your father. It sounds like he was a great man. Wish there was more I could say or do. Just thinking of you and your family.
May the God of peace give you comfort. I am so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
first time poster, long time reader…
I am so sorry for your loss… nothing can take away your pain but time. sounds like you have been such a rock for boo… you are a great mom.
I am praying for you and your family. Praying that God will wrap his arms around you all and give you peace and comfort. It sounds like Boo has a very special angel watching over her.
i am in tears. i am SO, SO, SO sorry for the loss of your father. He sounded like an amazing man. I am praying for you & your family as you grieve him.
Ashley~ So sorry for your tremendous loss. The days/weeks ahead will be difficult and I will be praying for you and your family. I can tell by your words and the pictures that your dad was very proud of you. xoxo ~Susan
I’m so sorry! I’m crying for you and your family. I cannot imagine what that must be like, and he was in such perfect health. God bless you and your family! Normally I would pray that you find peace soon, but you seem to be handling it so well. This post is beautiful, thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Hug and kiss your little one for us!
I am so deeply sorry to hear about your Dad. Yours and your families hearts must be aching so much for him. What a wonderful friend he (and all of your family) has in Kevin. (((Arms reaching out to you and the family from across the seas. for the warmest of hugs))) xx
Ohh Ashley, Im sorry for your loss…God bless u & the whole family…
Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like such a wonderful man and the most amazing father.
Dear Ashley,
Here I am, over in the Netherlands, it’s 09.10 am and I’m reading your post with tears in my eyes. What a devastating thing to happen. I can almost feel your pain. My dad died at the age of 33 and would have been 66 by now, cherish those extra 30 years you had with your dad, he sounds like an amazing person to me. And trust me, although the pain will never completely go, it will become less hurtful.
God bless you and your family.
Kindest regards
Brigitta
My condolances Ashley. What a shock to lose your dad and even more of a shock to lose him that so sudden.
I am so sorry for your loss. He seemed like a wonderful (grand)dad, and he still was so young and full of energy. I wish you and your family all the best and Gods love above all.
My condolences to you & your family. Your father sounds like a wonderful caring person. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Take care.
I am so sorry – thinking of you and your family. Tone
A heartfelt hug to you, to Boo and to all your family…
Ooh what a terrible news. Losing a parent is always too soon, no matter what age. I lost my father when he was 65, he had cancer. So we had two long years to say goodbye.
Bus this is such a shock. I wish you and your famly all the best. And please watch Boo. My son (then 4,5 years old) askes the same questions and had a hard time recovering from this big loss. We made a special place in our house for him to remember his grandfather.
I’m so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
I lost my dad a year ago today, we had plenty of warning, and you had none! That is the saddest part of your story! My dad missed out on his grandson who was born a week before he passed away. My thought and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. GodBless
Ashley –
So sorry for you and your family’s loss. Your dad seemed like a wonderful father and grandfather. I hope his memory stays with you forever.
So sorry….
Hugs,
Liz
What a beautiful and touching post – it brought tears to my eyes. Your Father sounds like a wonderful man indeed. Ashley I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent especially when it happens suddenly. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
I’m so sorry for your loss. This post is such a wonderful tribute to your love for your father.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sorry for you loss – please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. xx
Ashley, my heart is so sad for you and your family. What a beautiful tribute for your amazing Daddy! You made me feel a little as if I knew him too – what a gift. May you feel the warm, loving arms of our precious Lord wrapped gently around you during this most difficult time. We will be lifting you up in prayer now, and for the times to come. God Bless you and your precious family.
Ashley,
My family and I will keep you and yours in our prayers today. HUGS! May the Peace of the LORD be with you!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family strengh in getting through the next few days but I am sure your new angel will guide you through it.
Many sympathies to you and your family.
I’m so sorry. He sounds like a wonderful, interesting man who will be missed all over the world. You are all in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like your Dad was truly an amazing Dad, Grandpa, Husband, and friend! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss! 🙁 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time!
What a beautiful tribute to your Dad, Ashley. I am so sorry for your incredible loss, and though I am tearing up right now, I also smile at what a beautiful person he is and the legacy he has left to you and your family. Very special indeed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers today…
So beautiful, those are lovely photos. my heart fills with sadness for you but this is a lovely tribute!
xx
Ashley, this is a beautiful post. I send you a huge cyber hug filled with love. My heart and blessings go out to you and your family. You handled it so well with Boo…and I really hope you take time for yourself. We love you.
Oh Ashley, I’m so sorry to hear this. I lost my mother on April 30, so I have some idea of what you’re going through. She also died in her sleep. She was only 52, so an autopsy was ordered, but we still don’t know the results. It’s so hard to realize she’s really gone. I have been blogging about it and it’s helped a lot. I am sending prayers and love your way friend.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Your dad sounds like a wonderful man and great dad and grandpa. Beautiful post!
You and your family is in my prayers. What a blessing that he went so peacefully and what a blessing Kevin was there with him. May you find comfort in your happy memories 🙂
Tracie
sorry for the grammar error…too early for me to be typing!!! You and your family are in my prayers 🙂
I am so very sorry. My dad is going thru his second round of colon cancer, I dont know what is worse. It surely sounds like he lived life to the fullest. Peace to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear your sad news. I just prayed for peace & comfort for you and your family.
-Trish
I just know your loving post one week ago, but you are so friendly and sharing, that your father passed away sounds really disturbing….give yourself a little time to pray, to rest and to remember and help your mother!! don’t worry about us, we are supporting you with ours prayers…and i personally will ask your father to console you all!! is good to see how close you are as family!!
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ashley
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family now. But so so thankful your father was not alone on that plane. That must make you feel better, knowing he had Kevin there. Peace and hugs
So sorry Ashley. Praying for you and all your family members.
I’m so sorry…what a dad he was…and what a friend Kevin is. Thank you for sharing them both with us during such a precious and sad time for you.
I’m very sorry for the immense loss. I know he will be missed greatly. Remember, he’s your angel, too.
ashley….this was so beautifully written…what a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man…and you are right..boo has an angel…and so do you 🙂 Big hugs sent your way friend!!! I’m sorry for your loss and your whole family’s loss.
Praying for you and your family. There are no good words for this…may God grant you peace during this time.
ashley I just cried my eyes out! I am so so sorry. I am praying for you guys. I know all of those Boo questions are hard. My little one has them all of the time and it is a hard thing for a little kid to grasp! hugs, love, and prayers. I am so glad he had just had such a great time on the trip. departing with happy thoughts.
I’m sitting here crying for your loss. He sounds like an amazing person. I’ll be praying for your family’s comfort in this time of loss.
I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. You composed a beautiful tribute that would have made any dad feel proud and loved. My condolences to your family.
Oh, Ashley…I don’t even know what to say. I am so sorry…my heart is breaking for you. I’m sorry…
What a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family. Maybe you all be the support and strength each other needs!
Thinking of you and your family Ashley. I’m so sorry for your unexpected loss.
I am praying for you and your family at this difficult time. You have given your father a lovely tribute. I know he is proud of you and what you have accomplished. While death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May you be comforted by your Father in Heaven, with hope for the future.
Ashley, I am so sad to read about your dad. what a great man he was and you have written such great things about him here. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ashley, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
wow. what a life and what a reach your father had. seems like he touched so many people. and what energy and enthusiasm!! you are truly your father’s daughter….a living, breathing testament to him. all my thoughts and love are going out to you and your family. what a legacy he left and so many ways to keep his memory alive.
hugs and prayers.
Oh, Ashley, my heart breaks for you as I read this post. I am so, so deeply sorry for this unexpected loss. And you are right, he is boo’s angel now watching over her and everyone else he loved, keeping them safe. Hugs to you and your family – I am thinking and praying for you.
Lindsay
Ashley-
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
i’m so incredibly sorry for your lost. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
OH Ashley, I am so sorry for your lose. Don’t know what else to say. I am sure he was an amazing man. And what an amazing friend he had in Kevin..I can’t imagine. Praying for you friend.
I know that I am a complete stranger to you, but I am so sorry for your loss. I was right there where you are 18 months ago when I lost my mother. She was 63. Young. Just like your dad. I feel for you and your family. All that I can tell you right now is that it’s ok to be sad and let Boo see you sad. It’s ok to be selfish and take care of you. I hope that you do. I hope that this helps. You have much love and support around you (which is obvious from these comments). Take care.
What an amazing tribute to your dad. Sending prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Oh Ashley….I’m so, so sorry! 🙁
I lost my own dad 8 years ago. He was only 55. It’s still tough some days.
You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so very sorry, Ashley. I’ll pray for you and your family.
My thoughts are with you! What an unexpected tragedy. Your post was a beautiful tribute to such an important man in your life. My condolences to you and your family.
That was a beautiful post. What heartbreak to lose your Dad. I think we would all be so lucky to have such love from family and friends and have such passion for what we love to do – what an amazing life and what a fortunate man!
My heart breaks for you after reading this. I can not imagine the void you are feeling. Do know that you have an entire community behind you here in blog land 🙂 HUGS my friend! Your in my prayers!
I am so so sorry. You are in my prayers.
Ashley, I’m so very sorry! I lost my Daddy when he was only 31, but he lived his lifte to the fullest too. It’s hard to loose your Dad, but knowing he lived his life well, and knowing where he is at now, I hope it helps some. Praying for peace for your family during this time. God bless you.
Ash- I am so sorry for your loss. I read and re -read your post and my heart goes out to you and your family. Thinking of you durring this time and sending my love.
I am so sorry for your loss! Your family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Linda
im so very sorry. when i began reading this post i had no idea it was going to end with such tragedy.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ((Hugs))
Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. I pray for your family to have comfort knowing your father is with the Lord and is an angel watching over you all. I pray for your mother to have peace during this time. God bless, keep, and comfort you all. In the mighty name of Jesus, amen!
Ashley, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From what you have said your father was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
Ashley-
Thank you for sharing such a personal moment with us. I hope that you and your family can grieve and celebrate both the loss of your father, and his next chapter in heaven. Please, take as much time as you need…we will be here for you when you are ready. God Bless. — Shanna
My heart breaks for you and your family. Thank you for sharing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Ashley,
What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I’m so sorry for this unexpected loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denise
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute you have put together here on this post. He was way too young! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. What a wonderful life to celebrate and remember even though he will be missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss…..
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Ashley, you have been on my mind ever since I read your news yesterday. You dad sounds like such an amazing man who left quite an impression on not only his family, but his friends as well. I lost my dad almost four years ago and I miss him tremendously. Continue to hold on to the amazing memories that you were blessed to share with him and hug that little Boo tightly. Continued prayers for comfort and peace for you and your family.
I pray that God will uphold you with His right hand and comfort you and your family during this time. What a blessing, what a gift, what a legacy of love your dad has left you, your family, and your lil boo!
My heart hurts for you. Losing a parent is tough, my prayers are with you and your family.
Ashley, I am so sadden to hear of your loss. You and your whole family are in my prayers. This is such a difficult time for all, I know God will bring you comfort and peace.
my heart goes out to you, so sorry for your sudden loss.
Ashley I am so sorry for your families great loss. Knowing that your father is in heaven watching over you is wonderful, but I know how much harder these losses are when the one you lost seems to young to have gone. Your beautiful family will be in my prayers. I’m glad you shared this story today. You are a wonderful person and I’m certain your upbringing has a lot to do with that. I’m sure your father would be proud that you shared his legacy.
Ashley, I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. I have tears running down my face after reading your words and Boo’s words. I’m so sorry for your sudden loss of your father, but glad Boo has her own angel now. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
My heart is breaking for you. He sounds like an incredible man and he will be missed by so many. Such a blessing that Kevin was with him at his passing. My thoughts go out to your family and his friends.
So sorry! You and Boo are in my thoughts.
Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. I recall you speaking about your family visiting when we met last April. Obviously your father was a major part of your life. Hugs to you and your family.
Dear Ashley,
Your post is a touching tribute to a life so well lived. It is very heart warming to see you pass on to Sienna what you seem to have imbibed from him …
hugs …
me.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you have a peace that only God can give! Praying for you and your family!
Ashley, I am so terribly sorry to hear this. It’s like a blessing and a curse all in one…. 🙁 I can’t imagine what you are feeling or going through as a family. My prayers will be with all of you, esp your little boo.
Oh Ashley, I’m hurting so bad for you and your family right now. Sorries will never bring him back, but beautiful memories will keep him alive. Like you said, he lived the life of many in his one lifetime, and you should be very proud of him. Peace be with you.
My prayers go out to you and your family. My God comfort you all during this difficult time, and give you the strength to move on as your father now watches over his family and friends as an angel from Heaven.
And God Bless his friend Kevin too.
Sorry very sorry to hear of your loss. And what a beautiful post to share with us. Safe travels to you and your family and may God’s peace and love wash over you during this hard time.
I am terribly sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute to your dad. Your family is in my prayers.
Wish you sincere peace while you acclimate to this sudden loss; beautiful post.
I’ve been reading here with tears streaming down my face. I told my son I was crying because someone lost their grandpa, but he’s in Heaven now. My 6 year old son said, “That is so sad, but good that he’s in Heaven; good that he’s alive again.” I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss…the loss of a parent is so difficult. Thinking of your family during this hard time…
I am so sorry Ashley.
Words cannot express how sorry I am.
There is nothing like a father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family.
I’m so sorry, He sounds like an amazing man who left quite a legacy!
Your words are beautiful…a moving tribute. Through tears I type this…I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. My dad is fighting cancer right now and it doesn’t look like he has long left so I know this is hard. Praying for Boo.
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your devastating loss! I lost my dad a year and a half ago and know just how hard it is. Praying for your family during this tough time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that your daughter finds some comfort in having her own special angel… It helped my daughter to get through the same situation. It has taken me ten years to “be okay” with it.. You will adjust in time.
Hold your mother close, she will need her babies. All of them.
***HUGS***
With a heavy heart, I send my condolences. What a beautiful tribute to your dad. Hugs to you!
i am sorry for your loss. what a great man/dad he was. how wonderful to have someone like that in you and your family’s life. very proud of him as you should be.
i pray for comfort for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. My grandfather died suddenly in his sleep, we took comfort that he passed away peacefully.
I am sooooo sorry for your loss!!!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to your father.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you are going through. Thank you for your beautiful tribute to your dad.
Ashley, I am so sad for your loss. I won’t say I know how you are feeling, but I lost my own father at the age of 62 to a “cardiac event” (really? You’d think doctors who are SO smart, could come up with a little less vague term) the day after Thanksgiving. My dad was my best friend. I have spent the last 6 months replaying our last phone conversation in my head, wondering if I remembered to say “I love you!” at the end of it. I have spent the last 6 months trying to come up with a reason or look for a sign as to what happened to him, but I found out, that you can’t. There are no really good reasons or concrete signs. It just means it’s their time. And it hurts. But the greatest consolation, is knowing that you have your family – and like your Dad, you won’t have to go through any of this alone. And know, that no matter what he is always with you. A friend of mine, who lost her mother about a year ago gave me some of the best advice, she said to “let all the memories make you smile instead of make you sad.” So hard, but it’ll truly lighten your heart.
My heart hurts for you right now, but know, you’ll get through this. It won’t feel like it, but you will and you’ll come out of it a surprisingly stronger and better person. Think of all the wonderful and proud things your father has accomplished and you’ll realize how capable you – yourself is. His spirit will fill your heart to the brim.
Good luck to you – hug your mom, laugh lots and remember fondly. Plus, just think how kick *ss the golf courses are in heaven! He’s probably having a fabulous time!
So very sorry for your loss. How lucky you and your family were to have him in your lives! Sounds like such a wonderful man.
Ashley, I am so so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like an amazing man, who was loved by all. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do — you have my number.
Hugs,
Heather
I’m so sorry for your loss…praying for you and your family!
Oh, Dear God. I am SO sorry to hear this. Praying for comfort during this difficult time.
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Blessings to your family as you deal with this passing. I never refer to death of a loved one as “loss” because he is home now. His final destination, and that is not losing, that is winning the most biggest, beautiful lottery in the universe.
He will get to spend Father’s Day with THE Father, and how heavenly that will be.
I do feel sorrow for your heart and how it aches and misses him, and for your family to be able to find the new balance. Give your mother a hug from your friend, Shelly and let her know I will be praying for your family and friends through this.
Ashley,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray God gives you and your family peace, strength and comfort during these very difficult times.
Ashley, I am so sorry to hear of your lost. We’ll be thinking of you and your family.
I have to say, I lost my Grandpa the same way on a flight to Idaho going to visit my Aunts and Cousins for Thanksgiving, he was 91 and the best person anyone could ever meet. Although he didn’t play professionally my Grandpa ate, slept and breathed golf. Every time I read about your family and their love of golf I think of my Grandpa and how much he would have enjoyed playing with Sienna.
Can’t even imagine the emotions you feel at this time!
Love & hugs…….to you & all your family!
Im so sorry for your loss. I was just talking to Perry and she mentioned he was in Korea. You, Perry & your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your father seems like he was a wonderful man. Thank you for sharing him with us. Much love to you and your family as you deal with this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Precious tribute.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how hard it must be to have to say goodbye with no warning, and no chance to prepare. I would imagine that your dad is Boo’s angel and yours as well. I know when my grandfather passed away when I was in high school I felt his presence and I know he’s been there for me. I wish you and your family peace and healing.
Sorry for your loss. We prayer you deal with this difficult time with strength & comfort.
GOD BLESS YOU & ALL YOUR LOVED ONES.
((((HUGS)))) to you and your family. God Bless you during this time.
Ashley,
I just wanted to say that I’m so, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynette
I’m so sorry. I hope you find some comfort in family or faith through such an expected, terrible loss. 64 is so young.. there are no explanations for things sometime. What a touching, moving tribute. May you find peace and healing.
Sending lots of prayers your way! Your post on your wonderful father made me cry, I am so sorry you and your family are going through this time. What a blessing it was that he had Kevin to bring him home.
I am so sorry for your loss. That was the sweetest post I have ever read and the sweetest video of your father putting with Boo. We will keep you and your sweet family in our thoughts and prayers here in South Carolina. That was such a blessing for your father to have such a good friend to be with him at that time. Best of wishes.
This beautiful tribute to your dad brought tears to my eyes. Praying for comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.
Thinking of all of you and sending warm thoughts your way. Reading this post today broke my heart for all of y’all. Their is nothing more special than a father/daughter bond as you and your sister know. Give your mother sweet kisses and huge hugs and your brother also. And Boo has her very special angel.
It really helped when my father passed, to make photo books for my mama and brother.
(((((hugs))))
He sounds like such a beautiful person. Lots of good thoughts heading towards you, Boo, and your family. I can’t imagine the heartache that you all must be going through.
Hi Ashley,
I just want to say that I am so, so sorry that your dad is gone. I cried my way through your post today. I lost my dad almost exactly two years ago–suddenly and unexpectedly. Losing someone you love that much is really hard, and my heart goes out to you.
Thinking and praying for you and your family,
Kate
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll lift you and your family in prayer and I do hope you have peace. Take care.
Oh, Ashley. I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s death. I remember so well all of the fun stories you would tell about his golfing, and about your family overall. I remember how honored I was to meet your mom and dad at your wedding. Your family is a very special one! Please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. My very best to you, your brother, and your entire family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your family is my thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful tribute to your dad that you wrote. You are so lucky to have had a great relationship with him. Many hugs 🙂
Ashley, again, I cannot find words to begin to express the sorrow I feel for both your family and all who knew Norman at his passing. He is definately in Heaven now and Heaven is a better place by his being there. As I told you, I served your Dad as his CPA for 27 years this past April. He was with me in the good times and the bad standing right beside me in my battle with leukemia nine years ago. He was my client, my friend, someone I called when I needed someone to talk to. He was GREAT! I am reminded of an epitath I read in a very old tombstone in a graveyard in Europe some years back, “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is never to die.”
Love,
Ken Hester
I am so sorry for your loss. It is times like these it is so difficult to find words however you have some fantastic memories and he sounds like he was a wonderful and amazing person. I lost my father when I was 17 and it is never easy even if you try and prepare yourself. However, there seems to be comfort in knowing they are never far away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and Boo’s very special Angel.
Prayers for you and Boo. So sorry….
I’m so sorry for the loss your entire family has suffered. I can hear the heartbreak in your post. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
I am so very sorry for your {sudden} loss. May you find strength and peace in your memories.
Ashley,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Your post was a very touching and well spoken remembrance for a father that was obviously treasured. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Hi Ashley
I am so sorry for your loss.. My prayers to you and your familly..
Cynthia
Ashley, There are no words to properly express my sincere sympathy in the loss of your wonderful father. I too lost my Dad when he was only 73. He was also a very successful, retired, businessman and good golfer. He loved life and led it to the fullest just as yours did. Though it is an unimaginable and painful separation to go through I know you will find great peace in the many happy memories he has left for you. I’m sure he is smiling down as he watches you with pride, continue to model the tremendous legacy he has left. What a blessing to have had him as your father. Prayers are with you. In love, Nancy
Ashley –
Wow. What a great post that completely captures the essence of your Dad. I can still see the small grin and hear the whistling. I had not seen your Dad in several years since my time at Carmel CC, but your posts makes it seem like he is standing here now. What a great legacy he leaves in the Swenson family – Shelley, you, Swen and Perry. I am still stunned at the news – I cannot imagine how you are all feeling. He was a great man whom I was fortunate to know. I hope to grab and keep just a tiny bit of his passion for family, people and the game of golf. You are all in my thoughts…
I am so sorry for the loss you and your family and friends are going through right now. It must be so hard to lose someone so special.
Ashley-
This is Lisa Walkers father Michael…I am so sorry and am so glad you shared your story with all of us. You articulated him, the family and Boo so completely, and it was from your core. All my best to you and the family. Your father had a dear friend, and for good reason based on what I read!
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. It’s never easy when you lose a love one. A year and half ago I lost my dad, it was never easy, but I took comforted in knowing he is home with the Lord. I am praying for you and your family that the peace of God brings you all comfort during the next days, weeks and months to come.
God Bless,
Vanessa
I am sorry for your loss Ashley. You and your family are in my thought and pray.
Oh, I hurt for you. He sounds like one heck of a guy, and I would have already bet both your parents were because you are amazing. I’m so, so very sorry . This is the sweetest post about him, and I am glad he went peacefully and at least had his friend with him, although I wish he could have been surrounded by family too.
Ashley, so sorry to hear of your loss! My heart breaks for you! Will be praying safe journey and extra love for you all in the coming days & weeks!
xoxo
I’m so sorry about your dad. Sounds like he was a super guy.
I am so sorry for your loss Ashley. Your father seemed like a great person. Thinking of you and your family. xo
I am so, so sorry for your loss. My own dad passed away suddenly several years ago, and I still miss him every day. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry for your loss and thinking of you in your time of need.
Ashley, I know there are not many words that can make you feel better, specially when losing someone as special as your dad seemed to be. I am terribly sorry for your loss, and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers – I am so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful post, how difficult it must have been to write, but so meaningful and important.
So sorry for your loss….P&PT esp for you, your mom, and Boo, but also for all of your family as they grieve.
I stumbled across your cute blog and I read the story of your dad. I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope your family can feel a little peace right now, too.
Hi there! I am so sorry for your loss, I feel your pain. I follow your blog on a regular basis and just opened it and started reading and the tears started pouring down my face. I lost my father unexpectedly too and he was just 55. I know what you are going through and I give you my deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Oh I am at a loss for words.. even though i recently lost my mom unexpected in Jan this year I have no words to give you that will make your heart not hurt. You know he is in heaven as i did with my mom but it aches and aches. We are selfish here on earth I AM selfish WE want them back. Please no that I will pray for you as all these other people will and one day you WILL see him again. Oh sweetie I am sitting here with tears in my eyes for you. It is the hardest thing we have to face as children. Your tribute to your dad is amazing! Your a great lady Prayers coming your way.
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family that comfort and peace will be with you.
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing…and you have my sympathies…but look of it as a celebration of his life….he passed doing what he loved best, beside on of his bst friends…and hebasically passed i his sleep…with no pain or illness. So celebrate his life, only God knows when it is out time to go…I had a Uncle who just had a check up was in great health, and went to help a neighbor, never came home, because he got there and passed away also…so the check up does not matter…do not hold anything against your father in law…I think Boo for her age understands the power of angels, and as you said she has a good one now…so chin up, your life goes on and you have a terrific reason…Little Boo…
A huge hug for you and your family, at this difficult time. Cherish the memories and the love he shared with all of you. Words cannot take away your pain at this time, but know we are praying for all of you.
God Bless.
Take care!
oh ashley, I’m so sorry. That is just so sudden. What a great friend your father had to take care of him and sounds like he lead an amazing life!
Oh no, is all that comes to my mind. Every year that I get older I realize that what I once thought was old, no longer is. It was too young to leave, but the peaceful way he left is a miniscule consolation. Your dad was lucky to live every day to the fullest. The sadness is not for him because he is in a better place. It is for those he left behind. Your strength sure came through on that post and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your Dad with us! Boo is lucky to have Grandparents. I wish my kids had a few moments with theirs. Please take care of yourself during this time and love on that sweet little girl of yours.
Ashley,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. He was so young. I am so happy for you that you have such wonderful memories and you all had such a good relationship. I know that does not make any of it easier. Please take time for yourself and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ashley,
I started to write this comment several times but am at a loss for words. Just want you to know that I’m thinking of you and your whole family. What a beautiful post for your Dad- the pictures are amazing and the words so special. xoxoxo, Mique
So sorry about your loss. He sounded like a wonderful man. you have good memories. Linda Gerig
What a beautiful tribute to a very talented man and father of some very talented children as well. My dad is the same age and so it makes it hard to read, but I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family.
I am so sorry for your Loss, I too lost my Dad recently…Dads are so special, so wonderful…I am praying for you and your family at this tough time.
many Blessings
Amanda from Australia
I am so sorry, I lost my Father suddenly a few years ago and know that you are suffering. I truly hope that you are able to derive soe small measure of comfort from all the caring and prayers written to you here. Know that many are holding you and your family in prayer today and in the coming days
This was such a moving tribute to your dad. It totally brought tears streaming down my face. Praying for the Lord to comfort you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your post brought back memories of my own dad who I have been missing more now than ever.
I am so sorry for you, and I understand your pain. My heart cries for you, and your daughter. My mom’s death was/is one of my worst experiences as an adult (the other my son’s cancer). I dread the day my dad is taken to heaven to be with her. He is my Anchor that keeps me still. Prayers go out for you, your siblings, and mom. God Bless, ~Michelle~
You are in my prayers! That is so sad to hear about your loss. Be strong! You are not alone at all.
I lost my mom suddenly too, and not a day goes by where I don’t miss her. It’s been 7 years.
luv Ruth
You have my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. He does indeed sound like a wonderful man; you were fortunate to have the relationship you did. Treasure that always, and think good thoughts in this time of sorrow.
i am so sorry, ashley. my prayers are with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This is an incredibly difficult time, I pray for peace and understanding to come to you in time.
this broke my heart. I am so sorry for your loss. i think your dad lived a beautiful long, happy and rewarding life. not many leave this earth this way…. blessings.
My heart goes out to you and your family during this terribly rough time. May God wrap His loving arms around you all! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So very, very sorry, Ashley.
Sweet lady, I’m so sorry. *big, squishy virtual hugs from a virtual stranger* You and your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your Dad, what a heartbreak! I love your blog and hadn’t visited in a while. I’m so sorry. Peace and love.
I just came here from over at YHL. Your post just made me cry. I’m so sorry for your loss. I just lost my dad a month ago yesterday and every day I miss him. My prayers are with you and your family.
My eyes are tearing up. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a beautiful man!
i am so sorry for your loss. i read every word of your loving tribute several times; how fortunate your were to have shared so many years with such a loving and special dad. i hope the love being sent to you by all of your online friends helps you through this difficult time. hugs to you.
Ashley,
I’m so sorry for the sudden and unexpected loss of your dad. I can tell by your tribute that you had a wonderful relationship with him. You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thankful you had a wonderful life with your father.
I lost my father when I was 20 years old and although I miss him just as much as ever, I feel so blessed to have been one of the lucky ones who had a loving, invested father. Your father sounds like one of those rare and amazing men who inspire their children to want to be good people. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the coming days, weeks and even months will be a peaceful time of healing and remembering for you and your family.
I’m so sorry about your dad. He sounds like he was a really great father to you.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I still have the last voice mail my father left a few weeks before his death. Almost two years later, I still listen to it. Like the message you have, it is simple and reassuring. I hope those little things help keep your father close to your heart.
I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing this post. It brought me to tears at my desk at work. Makes you stop and remember that life is so precious and we need to cherish the time we have with our loved ones. Thank you…. And for your sweet Boo, having her very own Angel is very special….
What a beautiful tribute to your dad. He sounds like an incredible man! I lost my mom about a month ago and it’s tough to lose the great people the we love. I will be thinking of you and your family, your little boo sounds like an angel herself! 😉
I had to stop reading for a few minutes to wipe away my tears (I couldn’t read through them). Thank you for sharing. I will be praying for your family.
I am so, so sorry that your Dad isn’t here anymore. Your story brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad for you that you’ll get to see him in Heaven!
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thought and prayers, I pray for peace for you. Norm was always as kind to the beginning, high handicap golfer as he was to the hot shot lowest handicap guy. He was a true gentleman and we loved him at Linville Ridge.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My God be with you during this difficult time.
Finding this post is amazing to me. On March 21st my dad and mom were heading home to Hawaii from visiting me and my little family to meet their new grand-daughter. While on the plane he collapsed and never woke up, they were too far away to land anywhere. Three days earlier he had been in the ER complaining that he was just so so tired. They didn’t check his heart as well as they should have I guess or we didn’t insist as much as we should have. Congestive heart failure took him away and I was not ready at all.
I am so sorry you lost your father, like my dad I’m sure he was a great man.
I hope you find peace and happiness through the life he lead.
Absolutely heartbreaking. I have tears streaming down my face as I read this. Prayers are going out for you and your family during this extremely difficult time and hoping your heart can find peace. It looks like Boo has a wonderful angel to watch over her now.
Prayers for your family, Ashley. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for all of your family members, especially your mom.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. A parent’s passing is tremendously difficult. I admire your courage for both you and your family. You certainly have many happy memories to pass on to your daughter. My prayers are with you and your family.
I read this earlier, but there were no words. I was so sad for you. Many prayers for you all!
What a beautiful tribute to your dad. He sounds like an amazing man. I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family in this time of grief.
Ashley, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know how hard it is. I lost my father when he was just 64 also. A dad holds a special place in a little girl’s heart, and that never changes as we get older. My God hold you and your family in His arms during this difficult time and the days and weeks to come.
I am a long time reader of your blog, but have never commented. This post brought me to tears beginning at the point where Kevin held your father’s hand through the rest of the flight. I lost my mother unexpectedly and suddenly when she was only 60 years old and I know how very painful it was for me. Please know that you have many people praying for strength for your family.
I cant imagine what you are going through. I just want you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Reading your post brought tears to my eyes even though I did not know your father. It is clear that he was a loved, and special man and I am sorry for your loss. I could not imagine the pain one must feel during this time; you and your family are in my prayers. Best of luck.
I’m so very sorry for your loss! You and your family will be in my thoughts!
How lucky he was to have a daughter like you. What a lovely tribute to him.
My deepest condolences to your family.
I just want to say I’m very sorry for your loss 🙁
I am so sorry for you loss. I can truely say I know what you are going through.
As I read your post it brought oh to many memories to mind. My mother, a young “healthy” 49 year passed away in December. She had watched her two grandchildren all day and within 30 minutes of them leaving she colapesd and died. It is so hard to lose someone like that. My mother’s story is very much like your fathers. The hardest thing I have ever had to do in this life was explain to my 3 year old that his Maw Maw was in heaven with God now.
I pray that you find strength during this very difficult time. Remember no one can ever take away your memories.
So sorry. May the Lord Bless you and your family. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Thank you for sharing your dad with us. I know that things will be hard right now, but remember how many people are thinking of you and your family.
Ashley
I am so sorry for this loss. My dad is soon 61 and my oldest daughter is just a month behind Boo, so I can try and imagine what you must be feeling. I’m praying that the God of all comfort will give you real comfort through Christ as you feel real grief these days. May He give you time and space to mourn this great loss.
I am compelled to say how very sorry I am for the loss of your father. I can’t even begin to comprehend. My prayers are certainly with you and your family. You are an amazingly talented and insightful woman and I know you wouldn’t be who you are without the influence and guidance of your equally amazing and talented father (and mother). Again my thoughts and prayers.
I am new to your Blog.
I am sorry for your loss.
I will light a candle to help him home xxx
I am so sorry for you and your family. I was on the WFU golf team with your dad. He was a good friend and a fine person. May God be with you in this very difficult time and may Norm enjoy Heaven CC as I am sure he is already attempting to post a new course record. LT
I cried while reading this post and am still welling up for your family and your loss. So grateful that you lived fully with your dad and that Boo knew him. What a treasure those photos and videos will be. In times of sorrow my greatest hope is in these: lamentations 3:31-22 and Isaiah 33:2
Ashley, I’m so, so sorry. May God hold you close and comfort you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like he was an amazing man who had amazing friends and family. Take comfort in your memories.
Vanessa
so sorry to hear about your dad. he seemed like an amazing man. remember the great memories, the trips you talk of and treasure all of the photos. the one of you both at your wedding is priceless!
sending thoughts and prayers your way
laura
Ashley,
My heart is breaking for you and your little boo who wont be able to see her gandpa anymore…You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Hi Ashley,
I have been following your blog for a long time now. I work with your sister-in-law Jenn and wanted you to know that my family is praying for you. In your time of sadness and loss we pray that God will comfort you and those you love.
With love,
Kim
Ashley,
I am so sorry for your loss. What beautiful words. I cannot imagine the sadness in losing a parent, but may God wrap His arms around you and bless you with the comfort only He can. My mother-in-law will be passing soon. Won’t be a sudden shock. She has ALS and is deteriorating rapidly. She is the most amazing woman, and I really just can’t imagine life without her. She watched my daughters when they were babies and we couldn’t afford for me to stay off work. They have such a close bond with her as well. She is ready to go. It makes it easier, but it’s still very hard. I pray that God will take her as peacefully as he did your father. My prayers are with you and all those affected by the loss of your dad.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I type this with tears running down my cheeks. I know what it is like to lose your father. My Dad was the world to me. I was lucky, he lived a bit longer than your Dad but I know the pain. I love how you wrote about your Dad. Your love is there in every word and picture. It is a blessing that your Dad went so peacefully. But it does not ease your pain of loss. Just know he is watching over Boo and all he loved. May his breath kiss your cheek when you least expect it.
So so sorry for your loss. I’m so glad you have so many good memories of your father. Praying peace for your family.
Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that he will be missed. Praying for you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I’m crying now as I type this, because the last time I saw my grandfather (Papa) alive was Palm Sunday. We had a great visit — talked about NCAA basketball, my recent skiing trip to Idaho, and plans for a big family get-together at Easter. And the big family get-together, well, it happened….but it was for Papa’s funeral two days later. He died suddenly the day before Easter.
I know that’s the way he would have wanted it — to be in heaven to celebrate Easter, but it’s still hard.
Hugs to the Lil Blue Boo family and many prayers for hope and peace!
I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful father and grandfather. Praying for your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad.
He seemed like a wonderful dad and granddad.
Give Lil Blue Boo a big hug from me . My thougts are with you and your family.
Greetings from Belgium,
Martine
Ashley, My heart weeps for you and your family. My dad died the day before my mother’s 36th birthday. I was 14 years old and thought the world had just ended. Eleven years later my daughter passed away from unknown causes, so I do know some of what you are feeling. The best advice I received was the fact that the ragged edges surrounding the hole in my heart would smooth over with the memories and with time. This is so true, but I won’t lie, it takes quite awhile. Your dad sounded like a wonderful man, and his friend Kevin, wow, I hope to have someone in my lifetime that is as caring as he. Your tribute was so loving. You and your family are in my prayers. The first face he saw was Jesus and all is good.
Sincerely, Sandy Corey
only just found your blog tonight.
so so so so so sorry for your loss.
your post is a wonderful tribute to what seemed like a lovely lovely man.
i’m sure he’ll be watching over you all.
hugz from here.
mrs c. xox
Wow. My heart goes out to you and your family!!!!
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like an amazing man.
I am just getting caught up on blogs. I am so, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take time for yourself and do what you need to do right now.
i just logged on after being away for a few days and got a shock, am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers. but you are lucky too, you have a closer link to God than some of us and am sure your dad will be putting in lots of good words for you, till you meet again. God watch over you,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and extend to you and your family my deepest condoleances. You have been so lucky to have the father you described and I am sure he thought the same of you. All my best wishes go out to you.
So sorry for you loss, and what a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing.
I am just crushed. Here you have been going through such sadness and I missed it. I have been wrapped so tightly within my own world that I did not notice a friend in pain.
Please know that I am praying for your peace, your families peace and Boo’s understanding.
Love you.
XOXO
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Hi – I stumbled upon your blog this morning and found my way to your posts about your dad. Strangely enough, we lost our dads a day apart, and they were only a few years apart in age, too. Mine passed away on May 20 of this year. I’m very sorry for your loss. Your pages are a beautiful tribute to your dad, and I have no doubt your daughter will enjoy reading about how much you loved him and what made him so great. I worry that my memories will fade and that when I have kids I won’t have “dad stories” readily available, so you’ve inspired me to take some time to commit them to paper before I lose them. Wishing you all the best as you mend.
I just stumbled upon your blog and found an amazing tutorial…. but then I read your captivating story about your health… and then your dad. You are very brave.
I lost my dad, also 64 years old, just 6 months ago and the grief is intense and quite a process. I am a new follower and if you have a chance (I know you are busy so only if time allows!) stop by A Mother Seeking and you will see some of what I have written about my dad and this difficult time.
My thoughts are with you and your family!
I just found your blog via Pinterest. So incredibly sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your dad. I’m so terrible at finding the right words at times like these, but I hope you find comfort in the memories you hold in your heart which you will always have with you.
What a wonderful tribute to your father, He sounds like such a wonderful man.. I did cry because I so know what you are going through. I lost my mom 3 years ago and it feels like it was yesterday. All I wanted to do was talk about her all the time.
You keep talking about him. 🙂
I wish you healing.
Joy
Sadly, I am very late in the game… Still a new reader and catching up on your posts…
My sincere condolences as you arrive on the year anniversary of losing your dad. This is a beautiful post about your dad. I can just see and feel how much you love him.
My dad died four years a go, had just turned 60. My heart hurts every day and it’s still so very surreal. I was pregnant with my oldest daughter, his first grandchild. Her name is his middle name, the best thing I could do to honor him. He would’ve been so proud and I am committed to letting my daughters know him through my memories.
So many hugs to you and your family!