Dad lives on... Cancer can't take memories or love

[Lisamk55]

Hi Everyone,

Its been awhile since I have posted on here. When my dad passed away about 2 months ago, I had to take a break. I am still taking it day by day, but I always feel him with me. He fought until the very end, and all of his children and loved ones were around him when he left this world, and went to heaven. I am at peace knowing hes not suffering anymore. Watching him through this was not easy on anyone, and certainly not him. He did his very best to stay positive and do anything to fight his lung cancer. The cancer was turning him into a sick, lifeless person, who was not my dad. One thing cancer cannot take from us, is all of the memories we had with him, the lessons he taught us, and the values he instilled in us. Cancer can't take away the love we all shared and continue to share with him everyday. Cancer physically took his body, but not his spirit.

I know he is in heaven, watching down on us and has been reunited with my mom. I miss him everyday of my life,but his strength has been whats getting me through.

Thank you all for the support, prayers and love. It helped so much.

Keep fighting, don't give up.

With love,

Lisa

[FtB_Peggy]

Lisa, how good to hear from you again. You speak with the wisdom that comes from enormous pain, I am so sorry that you have to experience grief. Losing someone we love, especially in such a hard way, is just heartbreaking. There is no pretty way to say that.

You are smart to hang onto his love and those wonderful memories, that is what he had to give you - his life, his love, those memories. What a good man. How generous he was to share his life so completely with you and all those he loved. His time here with you was his gift to you.

I know you know that...I am just marveling at it.

What else do any of us truly have to give, to leave with those we care about? And he did it so well. The best part is, he knew you loved him too, so he carried that with him always. The two of you created a unique love, special to just the two of you in this world. I hope that makes your heart smile, it certainly makes mine smile. There is no more powerful force on this earth.

[Lesleykay21]

Our Dad will always be with us, he's the best, his spirit lives within us everyday! <3

[JeanE41]

Beautifully said.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

Your dad leaves quite the legacy of love and compassion. He was blessed with a wonderful family as you were having such a good man for a dad.

So glad you are able to find comfort in memories of happier days. May your healing continue.

[Spainy]

Thank you for your support of all here and for sharing your Dad's story.

[imina]

Sorry for your lost. I feel your pain. Thanks for sharing. It's been 6 months since losing my mom and I'm lost without her

[janiceowens1957]

God bless you and your family. I am sure he is looking down upon you and having a great time in Heaven free of all sickness and pain.

[RwHayes Community Superhero]

Thanks for sharing your story of your love and admiration for your father. I hope my family can look back at our time together with the same happiness as you all share. It's so good to hear from you.

Sincerely ,

RW