The loss of a loved one is a deep sadness and nothing that I say will make it less so. However, know that I understand what you are going through and my thoughts are with you.
I lost my Dad last year at 74. He was going downhill fast and I flew out to visit him for the last time (a week before he died). He was mostly out of it, but had a couple of lucid moments, one of which was when he shook my hand and said “goodbye”. That tore me up bad and I’m having difficulty typing just thinking about it.
But I console myself with one of my Dad’s other lucid moments, when he said, "you know, it’s kind of like that Johnny Cash song, 25 Miniutes to Go…
Well they’re building a gallows outside my cell, and I’ve got 25 minutes to go…"
Black humor in the face of death…you were great, Dad!
Eprix I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Esprix I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My sympathies for your loss. 
Sometimes, a little quiet time helps. I spent an afternoon last week looking over old family photo albums because of my last great uncle passing. It actually felt good, in a weird, oh so human sort of way.
Use your friends, online types and offline. It’s good to have friends.
A very good way to be remembered. Go in peace.
My condolences, Esprix.
My sincere sympathies Esprix.
I read your eulogy for your Dad. Made me a little misty while it gave me a little chuckle, too. I think you honoured your father well.
Take care and peace to you & yours in the New Year.
Sorry for your loss.
I still have both my parents, but they are getting old. I read these threads with great dread. I know my time of grief is coming.
Welcome back, Exprix. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Having lost my dad a few years ago, I know how must feel.
Welcome back, Esprix. I was just asking a fellow Doper at Christmas time why I hadn’t seen you around lately. I was shocked to hear that you had been suspended.
My condolences to you on the loss of your father. Mine passed away almost three years ago at the unripe age of 57 (sudden heart attack) and the hurt still stings now and then. I’m glad he got to see his only grandkids one last time a few months prior at Thanksgiving.
It’s great that you were able to take the trip and be there for your mother during this difficult time. Your father sounds like a well loved man, and always will be.
(((((Esprix & family, and all those that have lost a loved one)))))
Welcome back, Esprix, and I am sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Regards,
Shodan
I thought about you over the holidays, Esprix. I was hoping you hadn’t decided to leave for good. I’m sorry for your loss.
Welcome back, Esprix. I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. Your thoughts about him which you have shared show your beautiful soul. Thanks for letting us in.
((((Esprix)))
I’m sorry for your loss, Esprix. It sounds like he was a great man, and he had a wonderful family.
My condolences, Esprix.
Daniel
(((((Esprix)))))
Esprix, welcome back. I’ve missed you, and you were one of the reasons I started hanging around here.
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father, and that Q will never meet him. I know you’ll always have the stories of him, but it’s not the same. If you need a shoulder to cry on, borrow mine.
Be well, my friend,
CJ
Thanks everyone for your kind words. The hardest part is getting Mom back on her feet, but we all know, including her, that it’ll take time. For my part, I’m getting back into the groove of life, including posting to the Dope, and we’ll just take it as it goes. Life continues apace, as always…
Esprix
Welcome back, friend. I am very sad at your loss.