My Pa passed away today at 3:30 p.m.
He is now done with his suffering...and is in a better place.
I will update more later.
Thanks so much to all of you for your support and prayers.
Hugs
Kathy

By Dawnk777 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 12:47 am:

{{{{{HUGS}}}} You have my deepest sympathies.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 01:51 am:

You are all in my thoughts, Kathy... Please find some time to take care of yourself. ((((HUGS)))))

By Insaneusmcwife on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 04:19 am:

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. {{{{hugs}}}}

By Colette on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 05:08 am:

I am so sorry Kathy.

By Jackie on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 05:59 am:

I am sorry Kathy

By Ginny~moderator on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 06:23 am:

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it will not comfort you now, but in time you will be able to remember and enjoy the memories of the good times and they will stay with you much more than any memories of the recent months. I know, because I lost my father 13 years ago, after 3 very difficult years, and my mother died 11 years ago. I have such happy memories of both of them, and cherish those good times.

By Cat on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:00 am:

Thoughts are prayers, Kathy.

By Vicki on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:14 am:

I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out for you and your family.

By Dana on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:35 am:

I am happy for you in that you won't be watching him suffer any longer. I hope you find it comforting when he told you his guardian angel was lying in bed with him. I know when you wrote that I was very touched by your comment. I will continue to lift you and your family in prayers and healing. Many heart felt hugs!

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:43 am:

I'm so sorry Kathy. I, too, believe he's in a better place. ((((Hugs))))

By Kate on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:55 am:

I'm sorry, Kathy. What a blessing you were to him, and he to you.

By Mom2three1968 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:56 am:

I am very sorry to hear about your loss as well Kathy. May your Dad be at peace and his suffering is finally at an end. I know he must be happy where he is now.

My thoughts and prayers to you and yours...

By Trina~moderator on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 08:10 am:

{{{HUGS}}} and prayers....

By Reds9298 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 08:30 am:

Many prayers for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

By Kay on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 09:05 am:

You and your family are in my prayers.

By Tunnia on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 09:12 am:

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

By Tayjar on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 09:25 am:

I am sorry for your loss and know how much you will miss him. He is finally at peace and suffering no more. I will keep your family in my prayers.

By Bellajoe on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 09:53 am:

Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you.

By Crystal915 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 10:06 am:

I'm sorry for your loss, Kathy. I know being prepared doesn't make it easier, but having him pass peacefully can be a relief. (I say this from my own experience, not to diminish yours.) Your family will continue to be in my thoughts.

By Yjja123 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 10:09 am:

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss!!!!!

By Annie2 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 10:18 am:

Kathy, so sorry for your loss. You and your family with be in my thoughts and prayers.

By Tklinreston on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 11:22 am:

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you strength. Your pa is in a better place....

By Yjja123 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 11:39 am:

In Memory of Your Father

When the joys
are still remembered
But the sorrow
has quietly gone,
There will always be
a special place
In the heart —
where love lives on.
Kathy,
May your
special memories
be a comfort to you
at this time.
((((((hugs))))))

By Angellew on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 11:41 am:

{{{Kathy}}} I'm so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

By Debbie on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 12:32 pm:

{{{{Kathy}}} I am so sorry! I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad that your Pa is no longer suffering, and is in a better place!

By Brandy on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 01:12 pm:

I'm sorry to hear of your loss = ( i'm glad that he is no longer suffering...prayers to you and your family.

By Mrsheidi on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 02:17 pm:

Hugs and more hugs to you, Kathy. I'm also sorry to hear, but I'm glad he's not suffering anymore and he's where God wants him right now.

What a great daughter you have been...after things settle down, take some time for yourself and reflect on how great of a man he was and how much he affected the world around him.
I'll be thinking of you all today, sweetie. Get some sleep...

By Deek on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 02:19 pm:

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I don't know if you remember me..I used to live near you in the Poconos. I hardly ever post, but I have been keeping you in my thoughts these last few weeks. I hope that it comforts you to know that your dad is no longer suffering.

By Nicki on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 02:22 pm:

I've been thinking a lot about you, too Kathy.

I'm so sorry. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

By Marie on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 02:41 pm:

God looked around His garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked upon the earth
And saw your tired face.

He put His arm around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering.
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your eyelids,
And whispered, "Peace be thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you Home.


Kathy this is the saying that was writen in my Grandma's bible she had wrote this sometime after her mother passed,
I am so sorry for your loss. sending you hugs

By Rayanne on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 03:03 pm:

I am so sorry for your loss sweetie, but I am glad that he is no longer suffering and is in a better place. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

By Rayelle on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 03:42 pm:

I am so sorry for your loss.

By Shellyg on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 04:47 pm:

Oh Kathy I am so, so sorry for the loss of your father.

By Emily7 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 04:57 pm:

You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. I am very sorry for your loss.

By Kateg on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 05:50 pm:

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. {{{HUGS}}}

By Luvn29 on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 08:11 pm:

Kathy, you and your family are all in my prayers. I am thankful you and your family were comforted in that he did not continue suffering.

Wouldn't it be a much better world if we could all be the wonderful daughters that you have been.

By Conni on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 08:17 pm:

{{{Kathy}}} I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers during this time.

By Jelygu on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 09:06 pm:

Very sorry about your loss... my thoughts are with you and your family.

By Missymelissy on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 09:17 pm:

(((HUGS))) I"m very sorry.

By Dramamamma on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 10:35 pm:

My thoughts are with you and your family. I've been following your dad's page and he was loved by many and had a great life.

hugs...

By Wandilu on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 11:22 pm:

God bless you Kathy.Rest in your own peace knowing that you were a loving daughter and did everything in your power to make your dad's life happy and peaceful, and was there for/with him when he needed you most!

By Jtsmom on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 06:49 am:

I am so sorry about your Dad. You have everything to be proud of, being such a great daughter!

By Karen~admin on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 07:36 pm:

Kathy, I just returned home this afternoon and checked email for the first time in a week. I am so sorry, I thought about you and him while I was away. May he finally be at peace now.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}

By Paulas on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 07:57 pm:

((((((Hugs)))))
So sorry to hear of your loss Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

By Pandamamaoo4 on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 08:55 am:

Sorry to hear that your Dad is gone. I too lost my Dad two yrs ago..I had been taking care of him..He was in and out of hospital for his last year.They are in no PAIN now.
My thought and prayers go out to you and your family!