Lost my Dad yesterday

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Frank Mutchler in Colorado Springs

>My prayers & thoughts are with you, Peter. The description of this world as a 'vale of tears' is most relevant in your present experience.

You were very fortunate to have been blessed with a father who passed his skills and knowledge on to you and evidently didn't mind too much when you used/abused his tools. Certainly, your father's love for and pursuit of God is evident from your post. I want to encourage you during this time and ask you to recall one of many promises given you: "Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, nor has it risen up into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those that love Him."

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>Peter,

Sorry to hear about your dad. I lost mine in 1999 and I know how it feels, especially at first. But, I think you'll find that your dad will still be with you in a way, especially when you do things that you and your dad did together. When I'm in church, the shop, doing yard work, or fishing, my dad is constantly with me.

Gary

Truer words have never been spoken

Steve Kubien

>It is true, he will always be with you, in everything you do. I lost my Dad in early 2000 and I still think I see him driving by in his blue Caravan.

Take care of yourself, your Mom, and everyone else in your life. Don't be afraid to lean on them when you need to.

With my deepest sympathies,

Steve Kubien

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Ernie Miller Topeka

>I will keep you and you family in my thought during these tough times. I can relate your loss as it has only been 13 days sinse my dad passed. It sounds like they were very simular people.

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George Makowski

>Peter, May God be with you and your father. He made you who you are and it sounds like he did a good job just as he would have wanted.

I feel my father with me at the workbench often. I am sure you will know your father's prayer and care every day.

George in AL

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Joe Rogers, Northern Virginia

>I know your pain. I lost my mother at 88 last Oct.

Your family is in my thoughts.JR

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Mike Real from Pittsburgh

>Lost my Dad in '96, and I feel him in my shop also. He was a normite but loved woodworking. Sure wish I could show him my work now. I just got into woodworking about the time he got ill. My prayers are with you Pard

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Terrell Bowen

>WOW! Your message about your Dad moved me to remember my folks---I sure do miss them! I'll bet your Mom was especially proud of him. I hope she can remember all the good times they had together, remembering the times they laughed so hard it hurt. I hope she can remember when you were born and what your Dad had to say when he first saw you. I hope she can remember the joy she and your Dad had watching you grow up. I hope she can remember when you got your drivers license and when you were taught to drive. If she can remember these things, then she will see her husband every time you drive up. She will feel his comfort when you hug her. It won't take away the pain of loss, but it will give her reason to remember, and what a great memory it will be. I wish I could have met your Dad. I bet he was special---just like he wanted you to be. My prayer for you & your Mom is for God to hold your hands and guide you through your time of grief and that this pain in your hearts will be filled with his love.

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Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your Family Peter. I lost my Dad in in '95. He was just 65. Still hurts. I have some of his tools which I try very hard not to mix my tools in with his. I feel very close to him when I know that I am using one of his tools. I think of him very often as I know he'd enjoy the shop I have.

He's only gone physically, but is Alive, Well and Happy in my Heart.

I hope that in time you can also feel that way, tho right now I'm sure this makes no sense to you.

Todd O.

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Tom Colligan, Peoria

>Thanks Peter for sharing this with us. My heart skipped a beat when I saw your Subject line. My Dad's 86 and hurts all over; I think he's enduring dialysis 3 times a week just for my Mom's sake.

Yes, I'll be sure to pray for you and your family. God bless you, Tom.

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Dan Clermont in Burnaby

>Sorry to hear about the loss of your father Peter. It sounds like he was a very inspirational man.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Dan Clermont

Peter - Your

Howard In Toronto

>eulogy was beautiful.

My thoughts are with you and your mother.

Tomorrow morning, my eldest and I will recite a Kaddish for your father and recite a Shema with him in mind in the evening.

My condolences.

Howard