Leah Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 My father passed away this morning in his sleep. Mother is a light sleeper had did not even wake up so we know he went peacefully. His health had been failing for the past couple of years, but he could still meet his friends for coffee and go check on his deer stand. At 71, he was happy to be able to do that. He helped me light my first fire and, every time I saw him, told me the backscratcher I made him was the best thing I ever forged. He got a kick out of telling his friends that his daughter could weld him up a new target stand when he needed one. I have not shed a tear. Every time I think of him, all I can do is grin. He was a fine man. I will be out of pocket for a few days. Please remember my mother, she will be lost for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah, your father left you with both memories and a craft. Our condolenses to you and your family. Your on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henerythe8th Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah, Your father was obviously proud. Everyone has to go sometime, it sounds like he passed as most of us wish ours could. Your ma will likely have a bit of a tough go for a while. I don't know you, but from what you said in your message regarding tears, your mother may feel too proud to cry, too. Tears are not a bad thing... Tears do not imply weakness... Tears can be cried for many reasons... Your ma may need someone to cry with her... Don't be afraid to be that someone. Best wishes, Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah, please accept our Condolences for the passing of your Father and we hope and pray you and your mother will always remember the good times with your father. Cookie and Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is nice that you have such fond memories. May God bless and keep all of you. Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmaster1766 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah my thoughts and prayers are also with you and your mother and family, memories are the best, every time i think of my father all i can do is laugh, sometimes so hard it brings tears to my eyes, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Groves Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Only God can comfort you. We pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah, Prayers from our family to yours. Good memories are nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysmith Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah, You and your mother are in my prayers. Those memories of him will be a comfort to both of you always. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah Quite often the bond between a father and a daughter is very strong, perhaps stronger than that of a father and a son, It seems as that may have been the case with you and your dad. My condolences Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah, Sending happy thoughts to your family. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Leah, Prayers for you and your mother have and will continue to be offered. When a stong and loving man, like your father passes, he does not leave a void, he leaves a legacy. He will always be with you and with your mother. His love will last forever, as will his presence. A person is never "gone", not as long as long as he is remembered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 Thanks to all of you for your kind words. We had the funeral this afternoon so now we can start getting Mom settled. She is not too keen on staying by herself but someone will be with her the rest of the week. Steve and I have been busy putting in motion lights and deadbolt locks. She says she may get a dog to keep her company. I let her read everything you folks had written here and she could not believe how a bunch of people, most of whom I have never met, would offer such kind words. I told her it was because BLACKSMITHS ROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryCarroll Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Leah, condolenses and Prayers are offered from here. Thank God for the years you had with your Dad--I only had 14 years with mine but I will always remember him fondly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 My condolences to your mother. You were blessed to have had such a man as your father. I will pray for your mothers peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpile Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 LEAH-- Heart felt condolances for your family. It is great that you are comfortable with your DADS passing. I hope your MOM can be so fortunate. He must have been quite a man to leave his daughter with some many good thoughts and memorys. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you folks. GOD BLESS Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapman1077 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Leah, Sorry to hear aboud you loss, You are in our prayers. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 LEAH-- Heart felt condolances and Prayers for your family. I lost my father when I was 10 and last week lost my Grandpa he was 96, but I still have great memories I hold onto of them both and am looking forward to the hope and assurance of meeting them and others in Heaven as you can also. Though It is tough now for you, your Mom & Family. I am sure, by the way you speak of him, your Dad will be waiting to welcome his family and show them around, as God calls each Home in his time. Then, there will be tears again, but of pure Joy. Our Family will be praying for you and yours TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolano Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I'm sorry about your father. I am probably doomed to loose my dad early, as he had kids late, and he has diabetes. I am not a religious man, but I wish you and your mother well. I hope I can take my dad's passing as well as you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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