Call your dad...

[wildcat]

I've been away from the forum for a few days, as I have been back home with my dad who has been suffering with cancer.
He passed away peacefully on 3/7/12. My brother and I were with him. We got to talk about many things during the last few months and especially the last few days. I was able to share a new pipe with him, given to me for him by a dear friend. He wasn't able to smoke it, but he enjoyed holding it and remembering his days with the briar, Captain Black and Half&Half. His was a life well lived.
Anyway, while we sort thru the estate and make way for the future, I wanted to say to one and all:
Call your dad. Call your mom. Call your kids and grand kids. Tell them you love them. Don't wait. Tomorrow is not guaranteed...

 

[puffy]

I've lost my parents as well as saveral other dear friends.I will forever miss them.Nothing in this life is as important as those we love.

 

[mluyckx]

Wildcat: sorry for your loss. Pray you may find peace and comfort in these times. I lost my dad when I was only 24, he was 59. So yeah, I echo what you just said.

 

[jaysin]

I am sorry for your loss my friend. I am lucky enough that my dad cant take care of his self but is for the most part healthy and I am with him everyday to take care of him. I may not have much of a life but wouldnt do things any differently. Your fam is in my prayrs.

 

[uberam3rica]

I'm sorry for your loss. My grandma died when I was 2 or 3. I can't even remember what she looks like. Other then that, I've never had a family member or friend die. So I can't imagine what it must be like

 

[baronsamedi]

Sorry for your loss, man. My mother in law died from pancreatic cancer 2 years ago. My wife and I took care of her in our home for the last days and it was hard, but I wouldn't have done things any different. I'm glad you got to talk with your dad before he passed on.

 

[hanymamdouh]

I'm sorry for your loss friend, father is always more than a father, hope good patience for you and peace of him.

 

[judcole]

I'm sorry for your loss, wildcat.

Call your dad. Call your mom. Call your kids and grand kids. Tell them you love them. Don't wait. Tomorrow is not guaranteed...

One cannot say this enough.

 

[patiobum]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[zanthal]

I know something of how you feel wildcat.

I'm glad you got to talk with your dad

before he passed on.

My dad got pancreatitis in 2009, and died 5 days later. I never even got to speak with him in the hospital, he was unconscious.

 

[rigmedic1]

Condolences, my friend.

 

[hobojoe]

Take care and remember

Joe

 

[papipeguy]

Well said. I lost my Dad on Valentine's Day. I did have the opportunity to talk with him and say the things that needed to be said by a son to his father. My Dad was a WW II Marine, good husband and great father. I feel your loss.

 

[hobie1dog]

Both in-laws passed away the last 6 months, so I hear ya. Hope you have a quick recovery.

 

[adam12]

Sorry to hear that news, hang in there

 

[jameral]

Sorry for your loss my friend. I lost my mother when her fight in ICU after more than a week passed trying to recover from major surgery ended. Our only solace is to know that they are now at peace.

 

[smokenscotch]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your message was well received this morning and I will be calling the family today. May your Dad's soul rest in peace and may you be comforted during these times. God Bless.

 

[cajunguy]

My condolences, Wildcat. The wife and I will keep you and yours in our thoughts.

 

[chops]

Thank you for that reminder. I will hold my family even closer today. My heart goes out to you and yours.

 

[admin]

Sincere condolences on the loss of your dad, Frank.
I am on my way to visit with my dad for the day and have dinner with him tonight in a few mintues.