Today is the day .....

[SuzySparkle]

that five years ago my lovely Dad left this mortal earth. I feel sadness and loss, but have learnt to know that he is still in my heart and I still have the love he gave me whilst he was here.

It is a strange feeling I have today.

I am willing to listen to my emotions, but they are quite mixed up. I have grieved, I have cried, and there is a physical emptiness.

But most of all there is love, respect and honour. My Dad died with dignity. My Dad was ready to go. It was right for my Dad, and I have to make it right for me.

Every day I think of my Dad, and every year I remember him on Fathers Day, on his Birthday, at Christmas, and on this day, the day he chose to move on.

[Akasha72]

That's lovely. I lost my Mum on 29th November 2006 and I wish I had your level of acceptance. I still have the ache deep inside of me and my grief is still quite raw - especially this time of year as the anniversary draws closer.

I wanted to send you love and hugs and let you know you are in my thoughts. Take care xx

[KimerCann]

I felt the same when my Nan died 15 years ago. We were very close & she was a great loss to me.

In time we all move on, but I never want to let go. So I look back with love & affection, & remember all the wonderful times we had together.

You see I am now a grandmother to 7 grandsons & her words are now like echoes that guide me. My wonderful boys call me Nanny Kim

[Dixiesdaughter]

I lost my darling daddy 27 yrs ago when I was 15 yrs old. He was and still remains the only man besides my sons who had 100% of my heart. I still miss him dreadfully and am sadden that his life was cut short at such a young age (40yrs old) and he never got to experience many things like walking his daughters down the ailse, becoming a grandfather, reaching his silver wedding anniversary etc but i know he is still around me i remember his kindness wisdom and sense of fun and often do or say things he did or said. Aslong as we keep them alive in our hearts then our loved ones are always near xxx

Thinking of you

God bless & grant you strength courage and good memories xx

[Hidden]

Bless you Suzy! I lost my dear Dad four years ago next February, he was my ultimate hero. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think of him, he is always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. He was the ultimate Dad, always there for me unconditionally, getting me out of the scrapes throughout my life, there for my children, a wonderful husband to my dear Mum. Couldn't fault him.

Losing him was horrendous but he fought a long hard battle with strokes and dementia and it was his time to go, he had endured enough. I was relieved he was free at last, but bereft at losing him.

My children adored him, Dad was like a father figure to them when I was a single parent years ago.

I firmly believe he is with me in some way, I am sure I can feel his presence sometimes.

Bless you Dad xxxx Be comforted by your memories Suzy xxxx

[Ozzygirl64]

So sad when we lose someone we love and respect. I have not lost anyone as yet, well no one I ever had any respect for. Heart is woth you xxxxxx