Kim I haven't been on site for a bit but oh my our stories are so similar that when I read yours I shed tears! My father passed in Dec. He had been a little sad a few days prior due to some family issues I had been with him days prior! So I kept calling and checking on him he lived 20 minutes out of town(also had girlfriend) on the 3 day to make sure he was OK and not so depressed I called and girlfriend answered said her I'll give him phone he's complaining bout stomach pain I talked to dad he was grunting asked him to go to hospital he said I'll be OK I love u I said I'll come get u dad he said no I'll be fine gave her back phone she then told me she gave him something to help him relax I scolded her because he wasn't already feeling good why did you give him anything!!! She said don't worry I'll keep an eye on him only to take a sleeping pill herself and fall asleep! Next morning get a call she can't wake him up my husband and I jump in car to route I call my uncle who lives near by my husband calls 911 we were all too late my dad best friend wonderful grandfather gone!! We spoke every day like 3x a day met @ least 2 3 times week for lunch and he's gone!! I feel just like u so guilty like I failed him in so many ways because I didn't feel at ease when I hung up that phone I should've called my uncle he lived right there I feel guilty as u if I smile go to a store have a happy moment! I am so very sorry for your loss I will keep you I'm my prayers that God gives us some peace because they are with the LORD although hard living without them! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Though many miles are between us our grief connects us. The bible teaches that we go through suffering for many reasons. One being so that we may comfort others in their time of trouble. I have lost both my parents now, my mom 2 years ago,my dad 2 months ago. I am surrounded by photos and items from their home of 57 years. They bring me a sense of their presence even though they are with Jesus. My dad used to tell my mom's photo that she needed to get his room and chair ready for him. He missed her so much. Now I know they are waiting for me too. I'm 62 which seems young to me but only God knows when it will be time to meet Him. I try to live every day with that in mind. I will continue to pray for you daily. Sandra
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