I wanted to let everyone know why I haven't been blogging for ages.
At the end of January my dad was taken into a hospice - to begin with it was just meant to be for a few days as they needed to access his medication (for prostrate cancer). However on 11th February he passed away.
My dad was a wonderful man and we will miss him so much.
4th April 1925 - 11th February 2009
This photo was taken a few weeks before he died (he was in quite a bit of pain at the time but he still had a smile for us). The photo below was taken when he was 17 years old - not long before he joined the Navy in the second world war.
We (myself, my 3 sisters and 1 brother) were all with him at his bedside for the last 48 hours before he died. I found this poem on the internet which was so fitting - it was read at his funeral on Monday.The Best
God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So He put His arms around you
And whispered “Come to Me”.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A Golden Heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
xxxx Karen
18 comments:
I am so sorry to hear that Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family, I know how you feel it is heartbreaking that you don't see them anymore but like me I am sure you have great memories they always stay with you, When I lost my Father I also lost my mother in law 6 weeks later so we had a double tragedy.
The poem is lovely. Take Care Christine
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. What a handsome man your Dad was and he will always be held safe in your hearts.
The lovely poem brought tears to my eyes. Best Wishes.
Lesley
My deepest heartfelt sympathies to your and your family.
A beautiful moving post, the poem is lovely and just perfect. Its lovely that you could all be there with him at the end.
Your Dad was a handsome man, and Im so sorry that he passed away.
The photos are wonderful, im sure you will treasure them.
Look after yourself and allow yourself some time to recharge.
Thinking of you, Jaqi x
Karen I am so sorry to hear the sad news.
Thinking of you..
Dawn
A beautiful poem Karen. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Denise
oxoxox
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen. I hope you find comfort during this very difficult time. I don't think anything can prepare us for this event, I know I am not ready.
Your dad was a very handsome man. In youth and in age. You got to enjoy him for many years!
hugz. and luv!
I have been thinking about you Karen and hoping that you and your family are ok. It is such sad news, but how wonderful that he had such a long life with a loving family.
Big hugs
Linda xoxo
So sorry to hear your sad news. He looked a kind hearted man. Passed his striking looks onto his daughter too I see.
Beautiful poem.
Take care x
Such sad news Karen - I am so sorry for your loss. It's a terrible pain and a huge hole they leave behind. Beautiful poem. Lol Lynn ♥
so sorry Karen thinking of you and your family.
So sorry to hear your news but what a handsome chap your dad was! The poem is very moving x I lost my Dad in 1994 and still miss him loads - it does get easier then the happy times are what you remember most x Big hugs x
Karen so sorry to hear of your loss, my heart goes out to you having lost my dad 19 years ago, we always expect our parents to be with us forever, remember all the great times with your dad and you will always smile, take care and lots of love xx
Aw so sorry to hear your sad news babes, big hugs for you and the family xx
sorry to hear your sad news , The photos new and old are fab though & a great way to show how proud you were of your dad.
My heart goes out to you Karen....
Many hugs,
Marina x
Karen, I am so sorry to hear this...I've not been keeping up with blogs recently and am just catching up but wanted to offer my condolences. Your dad has the face of a kind soul, just as you do and you're in my thoughts xxx
I haven't been buzzing around blogland for a while either. I'm so so sorry for your loss. I hope you find your way back to us. Miss ya! Remembering you in my prayers. :)
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