I’m truly sorry FCM.
My sincere condolences to you and your family, FCM.
I never know what the right words are on these sad occassions.
My heart goes out to you.
I’m so sorry, FairyChatMom…losing a parent is so awful on so many levels…just try to get through one thing at a time. And please don’t let anyone try to tell you how to grieve. No one else had the special relationship you had with your dad, so no one else (however well intentioned) can know how YOU need to move through this.
My prayers and thoughts and my heart are with you and your mom, and with the rest of your family. If you want to talk to someone, please email me at Scotticher@aol.com. I lost my mom, so while I can’t say I understand what you are going through, at least I understand what I went through and maybe I can help…or at least listen.
Much Love,
Cheri
FCM, there are folks over here on the other side of the world who have you in their thoughts. Your dad would have been proud to know the esteem in which you are held in our SDMB community.
The Aussies are online at weird times if you need someone to talk to. My email is listed.
You dad sounds a lot like my dad–history of heart problems and absolutely pig-headedly obstinate when it comes to doing (or eating) what he wants to do, when he wants to do it, and how.
I’m so sorry for your loss; like many others here, if you need an ear or a shoulder, I’m available.
Am thinking of you and you loss. I’m glad to hear some good came of the organ donation. Although things will never be the same again, it sounds like your family is coming together to give the needed support. I hope you can count on us to help you as well.
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Please let us know if you ever need an ear, now and also in the near and distant future. While it’s never the same, having been through the loss of my father, it’s not an easy thing.
I’m sorry for your loss, FCM.
FCM, I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. A few friends of mine have lost parents during the past few years, and it’s definitely not an easy thing.
My condolences and thoughts will be with you and your family. Hugs to all. 
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My thoughts are with you.
My condolences on your loss, FCM. You and your family are in my thoughts.
please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
i’m so sorry.
i hope you don’t lose sight of the good things, even in the midst of grief.
my thoughts (and if you don’t mind, my prayers) are with you and yours.
FairyChatMom,
I can’t add anything that hasn’t been said. I can however tell you that you are in my thought and prayers and add another -
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So sorry to hear about your Dad; I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers through this coming week and beyond.
FCM, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s death. We haven’t talked much, but I do enjoy and respect your postings here. Any guy that raised a daughter like you must have been some guy.
If you don’t mind still more advice, hang in there now and be strong for your mom. Then take some time to just go and sit quietly and think about your dad. Maybe on the boat, or in the woods, or wherever seems to be “the right place”. In time, the pain subsides, but the memories of the good times always remain.
Ralf
FCM, I’m so very, very sorry for your loss. Sending all the good thoughts I can to you and your family…
May his memory be a blessing to you, your husband and your daughter.
You’re good people, FCM, and goodness knows you have great strength, even though in the coming days you may feel like you don’t.
My deepest condolences.
Christian
Well, we’re tying up the loose ends before leaving town. Last load of laundry is in the washer. Dinner is in the oven. After we eat, we’ll clean up, water the plants, and pack. We’ll leave early tomorrow and drive all the way. My mother is supposed to be home either late tonight or early tomorrow, so I’ll be seeing her on Thursday - I almost dread that meeting. My sisters have been getting everything organized and I envy them having something constructive to do.
I have to say again the outpouring of caring from all of you has overwhelmed me. I don’t think I can ever tell you what it means to me. But believe me, I appreciate it more than you know. Being able to post has helped me sort thru the initial inner turmoil and getting so many kind responses has calmed me and given me some focus. I’ve read thru this thread several times - it’s one I’ll have to print out and tuck away, and I’ll always hold it close to my heart. I can’t thank you all nearly enough. You’ve really made a difficult time a bit more tolerable. I am grateful.
FCM,
I started crying as I was reading the posts here, 'cause it brought back memories of my mom’s dying back in Mrach, of complications from lung cancer. (She had 2 very severe heart attacks, which was completely unexpected.)
The best thing was that the 4 people who loved her and that she loved the most, me, my brother, my dad, and my mom’s brother were all there with her when she died.
It didn’t make it any easier, but on the other hand it did, if that makes any sense.
My mom had specifically said that she didn’t want a funeral, but that she wanted a “party,” so, the Saturday after she died, we had 93 people at our house, laughing, telling stories about my mom and yes, doing some crying. I had to go out in the backyard for about 1/2 an hour and look at the river.
It still hurts and it probably always will, but keep this in your heart and in your thoughts. Your dad will always be with you, in your heart and in your soul.
And if you need to cry or scream or rant n’ rave, you are more then entitled to. In fact, have a free one on me.
Take care of yourself.