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Elder-caregivers

Dial H For Hero

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11. Thank you (and everyone else). That's a wonderful thought.

Reply to Journeyman (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 6, 2021, 05:36 AM

Mar 2021

One memory that comes to mind immediately (I'm not sure why) is when we were river rafting in Costa Rica about ten years ago and he fell out of the raft. The river we were on was actually quite calm, he just stumbled and went into the water. No harm done and he was laughing as he swam to the nearby shore.

Just thinking on that made me feel slightly better.

I'm also reminded of a quote from (of all things) the recent series "WandaVision" on Disney+ from a week ago, when Vision says, "What is grief, if not love persevering?"

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My father passed away a couple of hours ago. [View all] Dial H For Hero Mar 2021 OP

My condolences on your loss. As time moves on focus on the good memories that you have of them. CentralMass Mar 2021 #1

Oh, I Am So Very Sorry DarthDem Mar 2021 #2

My heart goes out to you. multigraincracker Mar 2021 #3

I am so very sorry. I've been there as well. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #4

I wish peace to you and all your family, madaboutharry Mar 2021 #5

So sorry. My thoughts are with you. Cicada Mar 2021 #6

I have been consoled in the loss of family and friends by the recognition . . . Journeyman Mar 2021 #7

Thank you (and everyone else). That's a wonderful thought. Dial H For Hero Mar 2021 #11

So sorry for your loss Generic Other Mar 2021 #8

Condolences Dial H sarge43 Mar 2021 #9

Hugs to you and your family Freddie Mar 2021 #10

I am so sorry for you. It must be very hard. tblue37 Mar 2021 #12

So sorry. Duppers Mar 2021 #13

My similar experience. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #14

Very sorry for your loss. ancianita Mar 2021 #15

I hope you handle it better than I have been. BigmanPigman Mar 2021 #16

You know, it's funny how tall a shadow your dad casts on your life. PatrickforB Mar 2021 #18

I'm sorry for your loss. May your father be blessed with eternal rest in PatrickforB Mar 2021 #17

... MiHale Mar 2021 #19

My heart goes out to you in this sad hour. To lose both parents in such Tanuki Mar 2021 #20

Very sorry what you are going through. Take care JohnSJ Mar 2021 #21

❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Mar 2021 #22

I'm so sorry. It's hard when both parents are gone. Maraya1969 Mar 2021 #23

I'm so sorry for your loss. ms liberty Mar 2021 #24

Peace be with you and your family. mobeau69 Mar 2021 #25

Condolences on the loss of your beloved father. gademocrat7 Mar 2021 #26

💕 diehardblue Mar 2021 #27

My deepest condolences for you loss Soph0571 Mar 2021 #28

so very sorry... markie Mar 2021 #29

Very sorry for your loss Just_Vote_Dem Mar 2021 #30

I'm so sorry for you loss wendyb-NC Mar 2021 #31

so sorry for your loss. peace. essaynnc Mar 2021 #32

Very sorry snowybirdie Mar 2021 #33

I'm so sorry. Blue_playwright Mar 2021 #34

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Mar 2021 #35

My deepest condolences on your loss. sinkingfeeling Mar 2021 #36

I am sorry for your loss. brer cat Mar 2021 #37

I'm so sorry louslobbs Mar 2021 #38

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that your DU family is here for you. niyad Mar 2021 #39

Condolences to your family + take care luckone Mar 2021 #40

They can go downhill so fast. My condolences. N/t TexasBushwhacker Mar 2021 #41

So very sorry to hear the sad news. NurseJackie Mar 2021 #42

My thanks again for so many kind thoughts and words. Dial H For Hero Mar 2021 #43

So sorry.... Trueblue Texan Mar 2021 #44

Thank you so much. Dial H For Hero Mar 2021 #45