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My dad got took into care last February time. It was very difficult:(
He is 76 now nearly 77 he has senile dementia.
I know hes going to die sometime:( and it may be soon, Im tryin to work this through with my counseller, she doesnt beat around the bush, so it were, and she said its going to b very tough:( Please pray for Gods strength for me. Its even harder, because dad brought me up since I was 2 on my own. He is so sad, I wish he was happier..
 

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Jo your going to be okay. I know you don't feel ok right now, but I have faith that God will bring you better days. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know how tough that must be. My dad was gone for only a few days this week on a business trip and I missed him terribly. I know it isn't the same, but I know that someday when I lose my father too, that I'm going to feel the same way. It sounds like you were very much a daddy's girl like me. I really feel for ya, because I know the pain of losing someone so well. Be gentle with yourself, let yourself cry when you need to. Take care,
Heidi
 
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It was my dear fathers funeral today:( I dont know how I feel right now, I know this im missing him so much already and just feel theres an empty gap a hole that cant be filled:( Its still all a blurr the last week or so..:(
is it normal to still b in shock?

Big hugs, Jo. I am so sorry. I think it is very normal to still be in shock. It hasn't been that long at all. Things are still "sinking in" with me, and my mom passed 5 weeks ago. :hug: :hug: :hug:

I'm so glad that we got to chat for a little while yesterday! Hope we can do it again before too long.

I think of you often and am praying for you.
 
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I feel your pain Jo. I am still grieving my parents and they died 3 and 6 years ago. Our parents are the most important people in our lives. Please do some good things for yourself so you are not always overwhelmed. You deserve good. God bless you.

{{{{{Jo}}}}}
 
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