Good Old Dad.

[Jenever]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...this Charles Dickens quote sums up my day. You see , all afternoon I've been sitting in the gorious October sunshine surrounded by beautiful trees that are changing colour from their summer green to rich autumn red, it was peaceful and calm but today is the 4th anniversary of my Dad's death and I spent the afternoon at the cemetery talking to him and thinking about him, it was sad but I feel better. I'm sorry if you think I'm being morbid but me and my Dad used to sit putting the world to rights when he was alive and that's exactly what I did today. I know this has nothing to do with healthy eating but hey ho, I needed to share.

[IndigoBlue61]

Lovely post Jenever and how lovely to,go and talk to your Dad and remember him like this 😊. I talk to my Mum all the time, she had many words of wisdom that still resonate with me after 22 years without her 😊

[Ceals]

So important to share Jenever and I can’t think of a better place to share. I did something similar yesyerday. It was one of my sister’s birthday and she died 31 years ago so we went to the Cathedral and lit a candle and said some prayers.

I am glad you got to spend time putting the world to rights with your Dad. Special people deserve special things.

Take care

[Morgancando in reply to Ceals]

No matter how many years pass, our memories live on forever. Glad you were able to light a candle and give thanks for your dear sister. X

[Itsbab]

What a lovely peaceful day you've had I'm sure your dad will be there with you❤️

I talk to my Grandma who I was close to when i feel fed up, also my sister especially at the moment who I wish was here to help me with issues today.

Did you manage to sort out a few problems I'm sure your dad will have subconsciously helped you along the way.

[Morgancando in reply to Itsbab]

It seems Jenever’s post has brought back some wonderful memories for you too Itsbabs. I’ve been thinking about my mum too today.

[Itsbab in reply to Morgancando]

Aww, hope you had some very special memories to make you feel happier❤️

[Morgancando in reply to Itsbab]

Yes I did🙏🏼thank you.

[Zest Healthy BMI]

HI Jenever ,

That sounds like a special and poignant way to spend time remembering your Dad.

Zest

[Morgancando]

What a lovely way to spend your afternoon. I’m sure your Dad was there with you Jenever. The bond between you both was and still is obviously very strong.

Hope you feel happier and stronger now and that your memories will stay with you forever.

Take care x

[Dipper]

Jenever I thought your post was lovely. It's 24 years ago this coming Saturday that I lost my Dad, I was his wee pet and there is nothing I wouldn't do to have him back. It sounds like you had a sad but happy day and by that I mean happy to remember all your special times with him.

[Dave1961 25kg]

Sometimes we all need to do this.

years passing doesn't mean we don't all sometimes stop and miss our folks that have passed...

[Honey10 1lb]

Hi Jenever, pleased you shared with us. It's important to have these times to sit and reflect. It will be 5 years January my mum lost her fight with cancer. She was 65years when she passed. I found her death very sad period in my life. She will always be remembered in my heart and mind.

[kiwikyd-nz]

You know what? I think that was a beautiful way to spend a afternoon.

If you hadn't done that you probably would have struggled with the pull of emotional eating, but instead you came home feeling okay It's emotional, mental and physical, and it shows how strong you are getting.

We never forget them. All it takes is a word, a sound, a song and they are back with us.

[Wenders55 4lbs]

That’s something I wish I could do - just to sit there. My Mum passed away 2 years ago in November and my Dad 6 weeks later but I moved down South many years ago so it’s not an option for me very often. Our loved ones are always in our heart though. I’m glad it made you feel better to remember him.