Friday, January 06, 2006

What a week!

To say I have had the week from hell is an understatement. I want to thank all of you who have commented on my last post. Your words have helped for through a very difficult time. Today will probably be the hardest, as the funeral is today. My fathers death was sudden and unexpected. He had been in remission from cancer for 1 1/2 years and I am thankful for every day. He passed very peacefully in the home he was born in. My father always had a knack for making holidays an unforgettable event so I guess to die on News Years Eve and my birthday to boot was not out of the ordinary. It was just his way. I know right now I should be getting ready, but I can't. It's so hard to say good by.

Thanks to all of you, and may your weekend be a great one!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just holdin' you Jill - it is hard to say goodbye but we do come out on the other side of it and it sounds like you have good memories to hold. {{{{J}}}}

Karen said...

BIG HUGS Jillian! I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Assorted Babble by Suzie said...

Jill, I am praying for you. You will have the strength...Sending hugs to you.

Dick said...

Please don't forget to take care of yourself during this difficult time.
You have our prayers and best wishes Jill.

MamaKBear said...

Jill,
You know I'm here for you hun..you can email me anytime.

Big Hugs!

Pseudo-intellectual lunatic said...

happy new years!

Deb said...

The most important thing is that you have precious memories of him. He made the holidays better, and sometimes that's rare---you're fortunate to have had such a great father.

Hang in there---and I hope that you're doing okay.

{{hugs}}

badgerbob said...

I hope you are feeling a little better today.

Bud said...

There hasn't been a day I haven't thought of you, Jill. I hope you can heal from this pain quickly.

Southern Sweetheart said...

I saw your comment on Romey's site and learned of the death of your father and while I've never been to your site before I felt I had to come and give you my condolences. I lost my father 4 and half years ago, unexpectedly. Getting through it was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. Your days and weeks to come will be filled with many emotions, ones that no one else in the world will understand, but I promise things will somehow come back in order.... not normal, but different and in order. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

sage said...

Thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your father. May your memories of him grow stronger. blessings.