Today is the anniversary of my father's death.
By mentalward
@mentalward (14690)
United States
July 11, 2008 7:01am CST
I just realized it. My father died on July 11, 1971. I was 19 years old. He died from complications from muscular dystrophy. (My only sister died on July 9, 2003 from the same thing. I miss her!!! I just didn't notice the date.)
I still miss him! He was my favorite parent. He was the one who would take time to play with me, take me to movies, watch TV with me, etc. My mom was always too busy. I can't believe that it has been 37 years since his death! It sure doesn't feel like it!
Does anyone feel that way about a loved one who passed away a long time ago? Do you still have a hole in your heart that was left when they died?
3 responses
@riverfolk (59)
• United States
11 Jul 08
Lots of hugs to you as your miss your father today and any day. The loss of a parent is something that just completely levels us and impacts us forevermore. While we may go on to have a happy life, there is always that shadow on the heart.
There's no timetable on missing a loved one. So sorry for your loss.
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
11 Jul 08
Thank you for such lovely sentiment! Your words made my heart a little lighter!
@onetrackmind (104)
• United States
16 Oct 08
Ms. M sorry that it has taken me 4 months to see this message. I feel your pain. At 55 I still talk to my Nanny (Mom's mom) asking for guidance/help when I'm in need. And I get it. It may not be what I asked for, but I get relief from whatever my problem/situation is.
@green4success (80)
• United States
11 Jul 08
Yes, mentalward, I lost my very favorite Aunt in August of 2001. She was my Mother's baby sister and was only 5 1/2 years older than me. She was more like a sister to me than an aunt because we were so close. My children grew up with her children even though my cousins are a little older than my children, but only a few years. My aunt was the kindest, most loving person I have ever met, besides my Mother, and I really do miss her. She could make the best fried chicken and chicken and dumplings in the world. She had such a wonderful ministry to others by always making them laugh and helping them see things positively rather than negatively. Now that my Mother is in a nursing home with Alzheimers Dememtia, I really miss not being to talk to her. My Mother is the most precious lady you would ever want to meet. Her mind is pretty much gone, but the nursing home staff calls her a pleasantly confused patient. They all love her so much and that makes it so much easier to leave her there. I will truly miss her when she goes.
