Posted by Racer on July 11, 2006, at 22:27:26
In reply to The kindness of strangers..., posted by Jay on July 11, 2006, at 19:45:53
Jay, this may not help at all, but please do keep in mind that your father has had something truly precious in this life: he's created a family that includes a son who loves him very much. Not all men can say that. As you grieve with him and your mother, I hope you'll also help them both celebrate his life while he's still here.
It would be a shame to wait to celebrate him until he's gone.
Otherwise, Jay, the only thing I've learned so far in this life is that there is no way to prepare for grief. It will be as bad as it is whenever it gets here. I'm sorry that you're experiencing this grief now, and that you're likely to experience more, but I'm glad you're allowing yourself to feel it, to acknowledge it. I think that's something that will help you in the end.
I hate to end with "be well," because it does sound as though I'm telling you what to do, and that's not my intent.
But take good care of yourself and be well.
poster:Racer
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