xmas without Dad

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FormerMember

19 Nov 2009

Hav'nt been on for a while as i've been doing ok. Different matter today though. I've been a bit tearful for a few days now, missing dad like mad. The thought of xmas without him is unbearable. Everywhere you go now theres cards for 'Dad' theres xmas songs playing in the shops. Dad used to love spending xmas with us and our kids and I always do the whole xmas dinner being the perfect hostess. Although i've been good and done most of my present shopping the thought of xmas day and dinner without Dad is horrible. How can we celebrate xmas without the main person of the family. It does'nt seem right either not buying any xmas presents for Dad. I could really do with a hug from him at the moment. How long is this sadness going to go on for. Im sounding a bit like a manic depressive as I read this back, im not. I function perfectly with everyday life but in quiet times when kids are at school and hubby's at work and im not working your mind starts thinking of all the what if's.Gosh, this blog is really mish mash but just writing what im thinking

FormerMember over 15 years ago

Oh Sarah, sorrow and grief go hand in hand, but I can promise you it does eventually get easier, the passing of anniversaries, birthdays and Christmas without the one you love, and then you remember the good times and how wonderful the person was, stay strong,

Best Wishes

Tony.
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

hi sarah

there are lots of milestones & probably xmas is the worst (this is my first xmas without my wife for 39 years )..i think (hope ) it will be a little easier & it will help you loads to have your own family around you .try to take whatever fun you can from xmas & memories of your dad .

take care

grahame
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

Hi Sarah, i know how you feel, my mum

went into hospital on Christmas Day a

few years ago, and she passed away a

week later. the first Christmas after she

died was very sad, infact i was going to

cancel Christmas, but my mum loved that

time of year so i have celebrated it for her. I light a candle next to her photo,

in remembrance of her, its been said

that while the candles alight that person

will never die, i like to believe that's true.

And if you have children there joy at this

time of year will ease the pain of your loss a little.

With Love Lucy Lee. xxx
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