Oh, Ellen, thank you so much. It felt unreal for a while, I’ve spoken to him on the phone but I havn’t seen him for years.But now that I’ve stopped racing around getting documents it’s sinking in that he really has gone and I’m finding it hard.
It will be hard but you will get through it– the funeral and the loss. I think Claude Gamble’s comment says it more eloquently than I can. He will be with you always. He will come back to you in other people, years later, with a certain comment, or tone of voice or a visual similarity, and he will be right there with you. I was just telling my husband a little while ago that he was reminding me of my father and it was very real like he was here and he has been gone for 27 years! Again, I say and send, hugs!
I think I know what you mean, Ellen. Sometimes I get a very strong sense of some others who have died. Thank you, again. Hugs are doing me a world of good. x
You look so beautiful and so sad, dear Ashley….
Here is what I believe. Your Dad is gone but he is forever in your heart. His body is now part of our earth. And his spirit is at peace, all around you, discovering the infinite cosmos, and reaching a new dimension.
Thanks so much, Claude. I feel our spirits/ souls must go somewhere. Energy can not be destroyed but only transformed. That’s as far as my thinking goes on the subject though. No more pain for him at the very least though. x x
It’s a beautiful image, Ashley. It marks your father’s leaving well. A kind of tribute to the man. Take care of yourself. My thoughts are with you. George
Such a poignant image. It just breaks my heart. After my mother died, a dear friend said to me, “You’re feeling her loss now, but over time you will feel her presence.” That has happened for me, just as she said. Every time I pick up a quilt or any other beautiful thing my mother made, I feel close to her, and it brings a smile to my face. I’m sorry it’s so hard for you right now.
Thank you, Mark. I leave for England today. Soon I’ll stop worrying if I have everything in order because even if I don’t it will be too late and it really only matters that I get there in time for the funeral, which I will.
I’m in London, now, Daisy Fae. I am so very glad that I could be here for the funeral. There were two moments when I finally felt it was real. I saw him in his casket and kissed his forehead and stroked his face and his hands that I always loved.
Thank you very much for your good wishes, appreciate it so very much.
An awesome portait, Ashley.
Thank you, Ben. x
So interesting to look at – your expression conveys so much and the he of the title is mystery
My father who died last week, Chris.
Oh I feel clumsy – I am so sorry. He is in your heart.
No, no, Chris. Don’t worry. You’ve not been blogging very long and I know you don’t know much yet about tags etc. It’s really alright. x
Hugs!
Oh, Ellen, thank you so much. It felt unreal for a while, I’ve spoken to him on the phone but I havn’t seen him for years.But now that I’ve stopped racing around getting documents it’s sinking in that he really has gone and I’m finding it hard.
It will be hard but you will get through it– the funeral and the loss. I think Claude Gamble’s comment says it more eloquently than I can. He will be with you always. He will come back to you in other people, years later, with a certain comment, or tone of voice or a visual similarity, and he will be right there with you. I was just telling my husband a little while ago that he was reminding me of my father and it was very real like he was here and he has been gone for 27 years! Again, I say and send, hugs!
I think I know what you mean, Ellen. Sometimes I get a very strong sense of some others who have died. Thank you, again. Hugs are doing me a world of good. x
You’re more than welcome. I wish you courage and peace on your trip!! {{{}}}
🙂
You look so beautiful and so sad, dear Ashley….
Here is what I believe. Your Dad is gone but he is forever in your heart. His body is now part of our earth. And his spirit is at peace, all around you, discovering the infinite cosmos, and reaching a new dimension.
Thanks so much, Claude. I feel our spirits/ souls must go somewhere. Energy can not be destroyed but only transformed. That’s as far as my thinking goes on the subject though. No more pain for him at the very least though. x x
Hugs!
Thank you. Claude.
Thank you, Claude. That’s what I always say.
A strong one.
x
Thank you, Malin. I feel so sad and my mind is all addled. Tomorrow I get on a plane to London.
You are in my thoughts.
x
It’s a beautiful image, Ashley. It marks your father’s leaving well. A kind of tribute to the man. Take care of yourself. My thoughts are with you. George
Such a poignant image. It just breaks my heart. After my mother died, a dear friend said to me, “You’re feeling her loss now, but over time you will feel her presence.” That has happened for me, just as she said. Every time I pick up a quilt or any other beautiful thing my mother made, I feel close to her, and it brings a smile to my face. I’m sorry it’s so hard for you right now.
I hope so, Mrs Daffodil, thank you.
Thank you, George. People have been so kind to me – I feel loved.
Best thoughts Ashley.
Thank you, Mark. I leave for England today. Soon I’ll stop worrying if I have everything in order because even if I don’t it will be too late and it really only matters that I get there in time for the funeral, which I will.
…it is a very moving portrait, lost like a little girl… thank you, Ashley…
Thank you very much, Kari. I mostly have a sense of unreality.
Thinking of you, Ashley.
Thank you, dear Richard. x
so heart breaking… hoping that you have safe travels, and that your travels bring you some peace and comfort through this time. ❤
I’m in London, now, Daisy Fae. I am so very glad that I could be here for the funeral. There were two moments when I finally felt it was real. I saw him in his casket and kissed his forehead and stroked his face and his hands that I always loved.
Thank you very much for your good wishes, appreciate it so very much.
there is a reason humans have funeral rituals – we DO need to say goodbye. continuing to send you much love, Ashley…
Thank you, so much. I’m finding it very hard.
Thank you, again, Daisy Fae. My pain would have lasted so long if I hadn’t managed to get here.
Raw, tender and beautiful. Warm thoughts to you, Ashley.
Thank you so much, Karen. x
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Thank you so much. Daniel.