This is the other bookend to my life this past fourteen months: my father died Monday afternoon. He was 98, a wit, a smart man with grand ambitions, most of all for his children.
Finally that gulf between he and Mother — opened up in November of 2022 when she left this earth — has been closed.
I wanted to write about Road to California this year, but aside from some bright moments, I wept on and off all week, probably in anticipation of the news I was to receive of his death. (It’s okay in my world to say death.) We all knew it was close.
So I’m going to pause for a moment before I pick up the strands of my quilting. Since he was an artist himself (and a businessman and a faith-filled scholar and a father-to-seven-husband-to-one), he knew about picking up that brush and getting back to work.
And I will.
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Blessings and peace to you and yours. May your grief shine on the brilliance of your parents lives.
Be well.
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Praying for comfort for you and your family during this very difficult time.
May the memories of his long and wonderful life help to carry you through this time of grief. Sending you a big hug, Elizabeth.
I love their beautiful smiles- such a comfort to think of them together. Dads hold such a unique spot in our hearts. Sending you so many hugs and prayers.
I knew his time on earth was coming to a close, but I doubt we can ever truly prepare for that departure. Take the time to reflect on his wonderful life and be surrounded by those who loved him. Sending prayers to you and your family.
I’m with you in your grief. My dad died two weeks shy of his 100th birthday. When someone is there for that amount of time you feel as if they will always be there. I had the hardest time when he died because I suddenly realized my siblings and I are now the elders in the family. There is such a void left by his(and Mom’s) presence and support. I wish you strength and love to carry on and honor your folks with your art.
I’m sorry. Peace to you and yours.
Thinking of you and sending love and hugs. We know time always marches on, and our head knows this but our heart moves at its own pace. At first, in my own grieving process, I let my head lead and tried to always be strong, looking back, I feel that slowed my process down. For me, when I let my heart lead me through my own grief it made the journey a bit easier. More hugs your way.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, and you are blessed to be his daughter. Prayers for comfort for your heart. Sending hugs and love💔
May you take comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your dad and your mother. And take care of yourself.
Love you Elizabeth!
No matter the age, losing a loved one is a heartache. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that he is with your mom in heaven! The fabric and needles can wait. In time, they will give you the familiar comfort you need.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Elizabeth. Grieving is hard.
Together at last. May you find warm smiles in the many memories you all shared. Blessings, Dawn
Sending you, your family, and all those who cared for your dad a lot of love.
I’m so sorry you are having such a sad time – knowing a death is coming doesn’t make it easier to bear. Thank you for sharing the pictures; I think you and your dad share a smile!
Ceci
I am praying that that the God of all comfort shall rain His peace down upon you. I find myself tearing up in sympathy for your loss. Losing a parent, no matter their age, is such a difficult thing.
My condolences to you and your family.
Hold on to the Memories 💐
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My heartfelt sympathy for all of your family. Take the time you need. We will still be here when you come back.
May you take comfort in the knowledge that families are forever. I’ve lost both of my parents as well, miss them every day, and look forward to meeting them again on the other side of this life. Many prayers for your comfort in this loss.
Take whatever time you need. Grief is very real, and the price we pay for great love.
Wish I could reach through the internet and give you a big hug. Wishing you peace and a soul full of lovely memories.
I ‘m with Linda- I wish I could reach through the screen and give you are warm hug. You know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, sweet friend.
My deepest sympathy, Elizabeth. Sending you a great big hug,
I’m so sorry, Elizabeth. Praying for comfort and peace. Hugs
So sorry about your loss. You have my sympathy and love.
My prayers and sympathy to you and your family during this time of great loss. Hugs.
I love the Jewish way of addressing death, and maybe I already said this when your mom died, but “May his memory be a blessing to you.”
Wishing you comfort and peace, and wonderful memories of them both.
Oh, Elizabeth, I’m sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.
My sincerest sympathies, Elizabeth. My heart hurts for you, not only for your loss, but (selfishly) knowing my own isn’t far away. This is a time when God’s presence is even more real, and when clinging to Him isn’t only desirable; it’s necessary. I pray you feel His loving arms embracing you, and giving you the comfort you need.
Elizabeth, my condolences to you and your family. But how wonderful that your parents had a long marriage to journey through life. And that your family was able to have them in relative good health in their later years.
Wishing you peace
I’m sorry Elizabeth. ❤️