Community Chat

[lil spot]

Happy Easter Jules. I pray that your day will be filled with peace and love. You are on my mind and in my heart. Praying for you as always. ((((((((Jules)))))))

[pattypeep]

Jules, I'm so very, very sorry. It does sound as though it was peaceful ~ much like it was w/ my dad. For some reason, it made it easier. Your dad is at peace now. God bless you.

[pistolino]

Hi Jules, I came to check on you and I'm glad to see you posted (but don't feel obligated to post if you don't feel like it sometimes).

I'm glad you went to the Easter party and that you're going to church today. It does help to fill the time.

For a long time, I felt like there was something I should be doing because I had spent so much time every day either doing or thinking about my mother when she was alive. Or I'd be in the store and think "I should get mom some socks" and suddenly I remembered I didn't have to.

After the first few days, I also started sleeping a lot---probably catching up on all the sleep I missed from before when I would lie awake at night worrying. So don't be surprised if you have a period of "crashing" soon.

Have a good day with good thoughts of your dad and kiss your pup.

[Photo Donna]

so sorry for your loss

[kittyfan]

Oh Jules---may be message of Easter bring you peace and comfort.

[HisElk]

Jules, very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear dad. My father's anniversary of passing is coming up this May 4th and he went Home in 1999. He and I were also very close and I miss him every day. Just know that he's Home and with his Heavenly Father and he's whole again.

Know that he's always watching over you and keep him dear to your heart.

[sweetpea53]

Jules, I have no magic words to help through your loss. Just know that you are not alone in this, many of us have been exactly where you are. Try real hard and you will feel a few extra hands on your shoulders.

Lots of hugs, Jules.

[sharlee]

Jules, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Grace to you and peace - may your memories of your lovely father comfort you in this sad time.

[Mominohio]

Jules, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. No amount of "forewarning" can really prepare us for the emptiness and sadness. I hope it helps that there are many here holding you in our thoughts and prayers today.

[birddrops]

Jules, so sorry about your Dad's passing. Your pup is surely an angel sent to you. The following poem is my favorite in times of bereavement. I hope it brings you some comfort.

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there, I did not die.

By Mary Elizabeth Frye