Friday, June 18, 2010

Sorrow and Loss

At 2 am this morning, my Daddy passed away. I went to see him last evening and I feared it would be the last time. He was a wonderful father to me and husband to my Mom.

I want to thank Rosemary at Content in a Cottage and Robin at Decorating Tennis Girl for the two Sunshine Awards they sent me yesterday. Please excuse me for not passing those awards along just yet.

I will be away from my blog for a bit. Thank you to all of you who come to visit me. This blog has been a safe place for me. A place where I could come each day to feel more cheerful. My Daddy suffered from Alzheimer's for several years. They have been very difficult years for both my Mom and I. Thank you for befriending me and for giving each day a bit of sunshine.

Love,
Susan and Bentley
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35 comments:

  1. A Brit in TennesseeJune 18, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Oh dear Susan, I am much saddened to read this.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
    Hugs my friend,
    Jo

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  2. UnknownJune 18, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    I send you my love and warm thoughts. Hugs. Suzie xx

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  3. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlJune 18, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    Susan,
    I am so sorry to hear of this. I am sure this has been such a difficult time for you and your family. I am here anytime, to listen. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family and little Bentley, too.
    Love and sympathy your way,
    xo
    Robin

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  4. Sonny GJune 18, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    Susan,
    I am so sorry to read of your loss. I can only imagine how difficult this has been for you and your family. My sincere condolences to all of you.

    Sonny

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  5. AngelaJune 18, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    Please know I am praying for you and your family during this time. I am thankful that you were able to spend time with him the night before. Will be sharing this on my Fearless Friday..leaving it on a comment page for others to join me in praying for all of you. ((hugs))

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  6. Blondie's JournalJune 18, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    Oh, I am so sorry Susan. I'm thankful you had a chance to spend time with him the night before. I am sending prayers your way.

    xoxo
    Janie

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  7. UnknownJune 18, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    Dear Susan, I'm so sorry for your Dad. I send you all my prayers and love.

    Mara

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  8. DebbyJune 18, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    I am so sorry for your sadness. My father passed away five years ago and he had
    Alzheimers as well. There had been so many difficult times but also some very child like loving times that I cherish. Since he left I felt a peace in my heart that he was no longer struggling but he was whole again. I hope the peace comes to you. ((((HUGS))))

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  9. PamelaJune 18, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    I'm very sorry about the loss of your father, Susan. I lost my own dad three years ago to a similar disease.
    My prayers are with you.
    Love and Blessings
    Pamela xo

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  10. GardenOfDaisiesJune 18, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Susan, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Sending you hugs. We lost my mother in law last week... I know how you feel.

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  11. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartJune 18, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Dear Susan;
    My heart and prayers are with at this sad time. Take a little comfort in knowing that your father was welcomed home last night and angels sang at his arrival!
    My best to your mom and your family. Bentley stay close to mom.
    Tina xo

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  12. AnnJune 18, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    You will always be SO thankful you went to see him yesterday. My heart goes out to you, I was with my Daddy when went Heaven at an early age of cancer. We will keep you in our prayers.

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  13. ClaudiaJune 18, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Dearest Susan,
    My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. How wonderful that you went to see him one more time before he passed on. Know that I am thinking of you and sending you hugs and support.

    It doesn't matter how long we have been preparing - we are never truly prepared to lose a loved one. We will be here when you return.

    xo
    Claudia

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  14. fiberdoodlesJune 18, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Oh Susan I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

    ((hugs))
    Sharon and Max

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  15. nannykimJune 18, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    so sad to hear your news. We loss my Mil to alz. in Feb. I miss her much.

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  16. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesJune 18, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    I am so very sorry, Sweetie! We will be here when you get back..waiting just for you...

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  17. Natasha in OzJune 18, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Susan,I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I will keep you and your mother and family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Take care.

    Kindest regards always,
    Natasha.

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  18. KathyJune 18, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your daddy. I saw my daddy the night before he died and had a dream the next morning that he told me he was O.K. I was 4 1/2 months pregnant with my first baby. I felt comforted from that dream. God will carry you through. Kathy Brockwell

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  19. afistfullofweeds*June 18, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Susan, I know there really is nothing I can say to make it better..but, I am feeling your pain, as all of us are. Take care Friend, and know that God does not make mistakes!

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  20. magpie chicJune 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    That must be so very ad for you, especialy after such a difficult last few years. I send you and your Mum my best wishes.
    Jacqui

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  21. UnknownJune 18, 2010 at 7:32 PM

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    Melody

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 18, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    My deepest sympathies for your loss.

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  23. UnknownJune 18, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Dear Susan,
    what a terrible loss, you and your family will be in prayers friend.
    Karen

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  24. AnonymousJune 18, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Keeping you, your mom, and family in my thoughts and prayers.

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  25. JoJune 18, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though you will miss him, just take comfort in knowing that he is not suffering any more. He is whole again with a new body and mind. Wish we could be there for you, but just remember you and your mother are in our prayers.
    Jo

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  26. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 18, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Susan, I'm so sorry to hear this~ you are in my thoughts and prayers...XO

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  27. ShayJune 19, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    Thinking of you and your family Susan.

    I'm sorry for your loss.

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  28. CharJune 19, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I am saying prayers for you and your family that the pain of this loss will improve with time, and only loving memories will remain. God Bless all of you Susan, Char

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  29. UnknownJune 19, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    And many thanks to you for providing us all with such a lovely blog to read.

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  30. Brenda PruittJune 19, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Susan, my friend, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your mother.
    Brenda

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  31. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJune 19, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. May God comfort both you and your mother.

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  32. AnonymousJune 19, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. My sympathies to your family.

    Hugs,
    Lottie

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  33. Sami JoJune 19, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Praying for you and yours ~

    May you be comforted knowing we all take many bright and shiny smiles from your sweet little blog and I'm so blessed you "ran" into me,

    Loves, Your Idaho Sista, The Lady of the House

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  34. AnonymousJune 20, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Awww, I'm so sorry, Susan. bless you and your mother's hearts. I lift you up in prayer ~

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  35. AnonymousJune 20, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    I'm so sorry, Susan. My sympathy and prayers for you and your family. May God bring you comfort.

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