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[Rtmom]

In no way am I asking for anyone's sympathy or advice, just stating a fact here. My dear father died on 12/23 eleven years ago, after being sick for a long time with several chronic illnesses and then liver cancer. Although we knew his death was coming, and he was in hospice care, it still made it difficult to deal with due to the time proximity to Christmas. Actually none of us wanted this man to suffer such as he was doing. My relationship with my father was quite close, we really understood each other and communicated well; our personalities are similar.

I do wish that each 12/23 did not have these sad memories attached to it, however it does. I have decided that on Friday I will focus on the many positive memories of Dad, his gifts to me, such as teaching me to cook and the many memorable long talks we've had.

He is truly in a better place and I'm glad he's out of pain and suffering. Still miss you Dad, even now.