RIP GNTLGNT's dad

Spideyman said:

GNTLGNT -- passing on a message from PITH (Patrick)
My heart is feelin' for ya brother, especially in certain times like right now.
Today is five years to the day my Mama went to the hospital for the final time, I suspect the rest of my life will have these particular calendar times of remembrance, unfortunately some bad, sure, but, there's always a butt, hello it's me (Todd Rundgren, great tune), as the time passes, I remember more and more of the good things, they make me smile, make me feel warm (yeah yeah, and fuzzy), and make me remember just how much I was unconditionally loved, and you, dear friend, you will grow these memories in the garden of your heart, too❤.

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swiftdog2.0 said:

So sorry for your loss my Giant friend.

Tough to lose both parents in such a short period of time. My condolences to you and your family.

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GNTLGNT said:

.....your are right SwiftBro.....I just stood there last night, and let the reality wash over me-that I had no parents anymore.....I'm just glad that dad listened to me....knew he was in bad shape, and I spent some time just quietly talking to him, reassuring him it was ok to go and how much he was loved....at that point, I left to walk outside and have a smoke....within the 2 minutes or so, he journeyed to the clearing....

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GNTLGNT said:

.....your are right SwiftBro.....I just stood there last night, and let the reality wash over me-that I had no parents anymore.....I'm just glad that dad listened to me....knew he was in bad shape, and I spent some time just quietly talking to him, reassuring him it was ok to go and how much he was loved....at that point, I left to walk outside and have a smoke....within the 2 minutes or so, he journeyed to the clearing....

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kingricefan said:

Oh, Scott, my heart is breaking for you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad is with your Mom and they are both the happiest they've ever been. Know that and believe in it! I wish we lived closer to each other so I could give you that gigantic hug that I've been threatening to give you all these years that we've been friends. I, too, am a member of the orphan club. It's a strange feeling to know that our parents are no longer here with us, but we can always conjure them up with the memories we have of them. Hang on to the sound of his laughter as it will help you get through the days ahead. Know that I love you, my friend, and I wish that I could wave a magic wand to make the pain disappear or at least lessen for you. Be well, my friend, and don't forget to take care of YOU!! (((The Rollers)))

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GNTLGNT said:

...nothing else I can say here, but-I love you...bless you tons old friend....

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kingricefan said:

Who you callin' old??

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GNTLGNT said:

....that image will stay with me the rest of my days....Dad was so very lonely after Mom died, even with all of us around-it wasn't the same as having Ma in the house, but that sweet and gentle smile was singularly beautiful......I truly believe in spirit guides, and just a few days before dad crossed into the clearing, his niece was at the house, and he said "How can I see you AND Kathleen(Mom), but you can't see her??? And who are all these folks gathered around my bed?"....plus, to take it one step further, my dad was n inveterate animal and bird lover-that same day-a flock of mixed birds whirled into a tree in front of the house and sat quietly, as if in sympathy....sparrows, cardinals, nuthatches and titmice....normally they don't run together, but they came to say their goodbyes....then, to add one more eerie but poignant moment, a lone cardinal sat on the railing of the porch outside the picture window where dad's hospital bed was, and stood watch for quite a long time.....

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GNTLGNT said:

....that image will stay with me the rest of my days....Dad was so very lonely after Mom died, even with all of us around-it wasn't the same as having Ma in the house, but that sweet and gentle smile was singularly beautiful......I truly believe in spirit guides, and just a few days before dad crossed into the clearing, his niece was at the house, and he said "How can I see you AND Kathleen(Mom), but you can't see her??? And who are all these folks gathered around my bed?"....plus, to take it one step further, my dad was n inveterate animal and bird lover-that same day-a flock of mixed birds whirled into a tree in front of the house and sat quietly, as if in sympathy....sparrows, cardinals, nuthatches and titmice....normally they don't run together, but they came to say their goodbyes....then, to add one more eerie but poignant moment, a lone cardinal sat on the railing of the porch outside the picture window where dad's hospital bed was, and stood watch for quite a long time.....

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GNTLGNT said:

....that image will stay with me the rest of my days....Dad was so very lonely after Mom died, even with all of us around-it wasn't the same as having Ma in the house, but that sweet and gentle smile was singularly beautiful......I truly believe in spirit guides, and just a few days before dad crossed into the clearing, his niece was at the house, and he said "How can I see you AND Kathleen(Mom), but you can't see her??? And who are all these folks gathered around my bed?"....plus, to take it one step further, my dad was n inveterate animal and bird lover-that same day-a flock of mixed birds whirled into a tree in front of the house and sat quietly, as if in sympathy....sparrows, cardinals, nuthatches and titmice....normally they don't run together, but they came to say their goodbyes....then, to add one more eerie but poignant moment, a lone cardinal sat on the railing of the porch outside the picture window where dad's hospital bed was, and stood watch for quite a long time.....

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