Hi Fraya, thanks for sending me a friend request.  I think you'd have a VERY difficult time if you were in my shoes - my father's 96th birthday is Tomorrow!  April 24, yes, on Easter!  Although Dad's been gone since Nov of 09, I still can't believe he's really gone!  People tell me the same thing since my 92 y.o. mom's still here.  "You're strong"  or "you're stronger than you think"  I know they mean well, but it doesn't help, Fraya, you know?

I have a feeling we're both feeling pretty much the same emotions, although I took care of the funeral arrangements.  And attended the funeral.  Watched as they put his casket in the crypt, but don't remember leaving the funeral.  I remember being at my parents' house for some refreshments, oh well....Anyway, The people who say you should be able to handle it don't know what they're talking about - a loss is a loss!  And you're right, some people never "get over" the loss.

This will be my second Father's Day without my Father.

Try to take care of yourself, Fraya - you're in my thougts.

Karen