My Dad Died This Morning

[Julie Bennett]

I read this when you published it but couldn't post a reply at the time.

My dad was also;

"a bit of a Jack the Lad, certainly with a good sense of humour and as a bit of a charmer". So it rang a few bells for me too.

You have written a beautiful tribute, that paints a picture of your dad for us.

I'm sorry for your loss of your dad, the loss of someone who was larger than life, the loss of someone who leaves a big hole in your life...

Wishing you healing and love.

Julie x

[DRNaturegirl]

I remember meeting your Dad once and recall he had a good sense of humour.

We had a turbulent relationship and he never expressed any feeling towards me, but it still leaves a hole. There will be feelings and thoughts to process for a while, I guess.

Thanks for your kind comments. I great,y appreciate them.

xx

[The Starbeck Orion]

Sending warmth and light. So sorry to hear your news.

[DRNaturegirl]

Thanks so much, Paul. Appreciated.

[Wendy Pratt]

I'm so sorry for your loss. This is beautiful writing about your dad, I can relate to so much of having a complicated father. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts xx

[DRNaturegirl]

Thank you, Wendy. I really appreciate you taking the time to read my piece and comment. Holding us in your thoughts is most welcome xx

[Mike O’Brien]

What a brilliant tribute. I love reading about people’s dads and their relationships with them, much as I obsessively write about my dad who died about eight years ago now.

I’m sure that your dad would have loved your honesty and the warmth that you use when speaking about him. Maybe he would have shed one of those rare tears, if he thought you weren’t looking.

Stay strong.

[DRNaturegirl]

Thank you, Mike. That’s kind of you.

[Lynn Fraser]

I'm sorry for your loss - losing a parent is difficult.

[DRNaturegirl]

Thanks, Lynn. Appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

[Juliet Wilson]

Sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose a parent.

[DRNaturegirl]

Thanks, Juliet. Appreciated.

[Jane Dougherty]

I'm so sorry, Debbie. Losing your father is so hard, no matter when it happens. I hope writing this long touching tribute to him helped a little.

[DRNaturegirl]

Thanks so much, Jane. Writing has always helped me process emotions, ever since I was a wee girl.

[Jane Dougherty]

Then write and write and write xx

[Paula Harmon]

I'm so sorry Deb. I met your parents a long time ago, and know a lot of things you've outlined here. I remember his dancing skills at various parties. I know how hard it is to lose a father and how confusing one's feelings are when it happens. I'm so sorry that the last few days in particular have been so hard for all of you. Sending lot of love to you, your sister and mum. XXX

[DRNaturegirl]

Thanks, Paula. Appreciate your support xx

[Claire Dalby]

Oh Debbie.

I so feel for you, our relationship with our parents can sometimes be so complicated, but they are still our parents and we miss them so much when they leave us.

Sending much love

Claire xx

[DRNaturegirl]

Thanks, Claire. Appreciate you taking time to read and comment. So true what you say xx

[Fiona Halliday]

Thinking of you, Debbie. Xx

[DRNaturegirl]

Thank you, Fiona. Appreciated. xx