He passed away at 2:05pm on Sept. 8, 1997. I can't believe it's been seven years already. As time goes on I find this day to be easier to deal with. But, I always wish that he was still here.



This is for you, dad. I miss you.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know it must be very difficult for you.

applekisses said:

I know exactly what you're going through. It's been 6 years (from last month) since my dad passed away.

awwww sweetie...Anniversary's are always hard no matter how much time has gone by...know that we love you and speaking for myself I'm always here if you need someone OK?

Apple darlz I'm passing my positive energy onto U, so it helps U during this time. I wish U and Ur family strength, health & happiness always. Blessed Be.

thanks, my friends



I was going to go to the cemetary today, but I didn't. It just feels like he's not really there. My family and I are going to make a trip there over the weekend, though.

One more hug before I call it a night. I adore you Andrea, I do.

Awwww, here's a for you girl

I understand completely, Andrea... I mark the anniversary of my sister's death as well. It's something you can't help but remember, relive...and revisit within your heart. Natisse and I had a very nice talk about this very subject the other night in pop ups...

As Janet says (and hearing this the first time brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face):

Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smiling back at me...

[Edited 9/8/04 22:53pm]

Byron said:

we did indeed, Byron

Andrea this is one of my favourite songs of all time - it reminds me so much of my Mum every time I hear it and gives me hope that she's not too far away...I hope it does for you too

TRAIN - WHEN I LOOK TO THE SKY

When it rains it pours and opens doors
And floods the floors we thought would always keep us safe and dry
And in the midst of sailing ships we sink our lips into the ones we love
That have to say goodbye

And as I float along this ocean
I can feel you like a notion that won't seem to let me go

Cause when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way when you are here

And every word I didn't say that caught up in some busy day
And every dance on the kitchen floor we didn't have before
And every sunset that we'll miss I'll wrap them all up in a kiss
And pick you up in all of this when I sail away

And as I float along this ocean
I can feel you like a notion that I hope will never leave

Whether I am up or down or in or out or just plane overhead
Instead it just feels like it is impossible to fly
But with you I can spread my wings
to see me over everything that life may send me
When I am hoping it won't pass me by

And when I feel like there is no one that will ever know me
there you are to show me

Cause when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way when you are here

Byron said:

That song means a lot to me too. I think of my dad whenever I hear it

Natisse2 said:

Nat...this is beautiful...thank you

I often think of this song as well...because as it says on my dad's headstone "Love is Forever"

The The "Love is Stronger Than Death"


Lovelovelove
Lovelovelove

Me & my friend were walking
In the cold light of mourning.
Tears may blind the eyes but the soul is not deceived
In this world even winter ain’t what it seems.

Here come the blue skies here comes springtime.
When the rivers run high & the tears run dry.
When everything that dies.
Shall rise.

Lovelovelove is stronger than death.
Lovelovelove is stronger than death.

In our lives we hunger for those we cannot touch.
All the thoughts unuttered & all the feelings unexpressed
Play upon our hearts like the mist upon our breath.
But, awoken by grief, our spirits speak
How could you believe that the life within the seed
That grew arms that reached
And a heart that beat.
And lips that smiled
And eyes that cried.
Could ever die?

Here come the blue skies here comes springtime.
When the rivers run high & the tears run dry.
When everything that dies.
Shall rise.

Lovelovelove is stronger than death.
Lovelovelove is stronger than death.

Shall rise. shall rise.
Shall rise. shall rise.

Freespirit said:

And I adore you too, Julie

Hang in there. They always say losing someone is never easy, but they never tell you how to deal with it.

Memories I think are the strongest way to keep people we love alive after they pass and in that way, they live forever.

Hopefully days like this will be more about pleasant memories and not as much about the pain involved in some of that.




And now to counter all that seriousness, here's a picture of a monkey!



The monkey commands you to feel better...ooooo

subhuman09 said:

Thanks, sweetie. I think I'm gonna listen to that monkey! He looks pretty smart!

applekisses said:

He's alright I guess-just don't listen to him about money. H

He gave me 3 bananas for my pocket lint!

What kinda business man would do that?

applekisses said:

That's a beautiful tribute to him and indeed it's sooooo true

as you've also quoted ~ love is stronger than death

subhuman09 said:

Well...he's just not good with numbers...you can't fault him for that. Enstein failed math!

I don't know what to say Andrea! I still have my parents.....so I can only think of how it must be for you.
I'm truelly sorry for the hurt you must still feel.....but I think he would be proud of how you've moved on with your life.

You have my deepest sympathy, my father died 10 years ago and I still miss him every day as I always was his little girl *hugs*

Sorry to hear. Time will help heal the pain. I lost my pop earlier this year,I miss him like crazy.

Having lost my mother just this year, I understand where you are coming from. I still count in months, but am sure that with years passing I still will miss her so much, but that the pain maybe becomes easier to bear.

You are in my thoughts today, Andrea. As is your father.

My father died a month ago today and I still have a problem accepting the fact that he is realy gone.
He is now, and forever will be in my thoughts.

big :hugs:

OMG Andrea im so sorry for your loss..my dad's been gone 4 years this month..so i know tha feelin' he's always with u Andrea

a day late, but these are never wasted...






[Edited 9/9/04 4:51am]

A warm hug to you, although it is also a day late.