RIP David

[jeliza]

My father, who some of you knew, passed away Monday after a long illness. He passed quietly, in his sleep, with all his children gathered around him. We sang Red River Valley to him as his breathing slowed (he very much had the song's "bright eyes and sweet smile") and it was very peaceful.

I don't know yet when the service will be.

I am sad, obviously, but it's been a slow decline and I had a chance to say goodbye earlier this year, not like the shock of Mom's sudden death, so I'm doing OK at the moment and I think it's not going to be debilitating.

Comments

[garpu]

I'm so sorry to hear. :(

[jeliza]

Thank you.

[jenk]

That's hard, but I'm glad you got to say goodbye. *hugs*

[jeliza]

Thank you.

[the_siobhan]

I am sorry for you loss. I"m glad to hear it was peaceful and you got to say goodbye.

[jeliza]

Thank you.

[kalmn]

beloved parents dying sucks rocks through a bendy straw. may his memory be a blessing. i am so sorry to hear about this. how are the kids doing?

[jeliza]

Thank you. The kids are handling it pretty well, mostly because they weren't super close, but time will tell.

[m_cobweb]

I'm so sorry. I'm glad it was a peaceful passing and you were able to be there.

[jeliza]

Thank you.

[caszabrewin]

So sorry for your loss. May we all pass with those who love us around us.

[sirriamnis]

I am so sorry.