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Hearing Matchbox 20 ~ These Hard Times
Dad was........
How do I begin to thank 400+ online people for their thoughts & concern(combined comments & emails since Dad's passing)? I read every one, some 2-3 times. I used every tissue, sleeve & paper towel in the house. THANK YOU. Not very original of me, but heartfelt. I used to say all that really mattered was that Dad was more important to me than any other thing/person in the world. I lied. I really like how much he matters to 400 other people also.
I enjoy the fact that a guy who always said he was simple & regular has inspired such emotion in a very anti simple/ anti regular world.
I thought I'd never be able to post here again, because it wouldn't or couldn't hit upon my real Dad, I couldn't, not now. I thought about it & felt the essence of the man could never be truly formed in correct words by me again. Then a long time neighbor wrote me this:
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Frank was a wonderful man who always had a twinkle in his eye. We will miss him. The neighborhood always felt safer somehow knowing that Frank was on his nightly walk, checking the neighborhood for anything askew.
He kept watch for all his neighbors, stopping to chat along the way, he would tell you a funny story always ending it with a joke, or a smile. His eyes would twinkle, he'd give a mischievous smile and be on his way.
Once while we were away at work, he came over and repaired our front steps. He never told us that he did it and it took us a few years to find out. These are the memories that we will remember him by.
Even when we went to visit him and he didn't recognize us anymore, he still had that twinkle in his eye. He was still overjoyed to see us. That part of him still shined through.
We've missed his presence already, and we'll miss him forever.
Perfect.
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I have no idea how I missed this entry. But, as they all are, it's beautiful. In fact, as you say at the end here, PERFECT.
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Perfect :-)
xoxo -
I hope that you are well aware of how much you matter. This applies not only to your Mom and your Dad, but to a lot of the lives you touch. You're a great Lady and a great friend. And I just realized that I'm logged on with my business name (something, again, that YOU suggested to me, lol)
I hope you're doing well. I think of you often.
Stupidjimmy -
I read this earlier, and really, no words would come to me. For the simple fact that, I know, I will be facing what you have recently faced, sooner than later. I hope not, but my dad is in his mid 70s, and though he is in good health, he is the age he is. I cant imagine losing my dad. Just please know that I love you, and I hope that your pain will ease enough that you can flood it with good memories instead of pain. Love, Kelly
6/19/08 11:31 PM
I lost your journal but have found it again and put you on alerts. I had no idea about this. You have my deepest sympathies. Thank you for all of your kind words of advice you have given me here in J~land. You've often helped me more than you realise. I only wish I could say something here to return the favor. I can't find the words. :-(
I'm so sorry. Please know where I am if you want to talk.
Lv Stevie
xxxx
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