My sweet dad took his last gentle breath yesterday morning around 9:15 eastern. He was very ready to go and peaceful in his last hour. I'm grateful the last face he saw on this Earth was mine. My focus turns now to settling his affairs (so thankful my parents believed in having wills and trusts) and to even more care for myself. I'm an only kid but feel anything but alone thanks to my friends, extended family, and faith.
My birthday today feels bittersweet even as I hold this tender, supremely loving gratitude for all that both of my late parents have meant and will continue to mean to me. After all, I wouldn't be here to have a birthday to celebrate, without them.
I'm so grateful for this site and for the unique understanding we share about what it means to care for those we love. Thank you for all you have shared with me. ❤️
May The Lord bless you and keep you during this new season in your life.
Your way of putting 'putting down your caregiver backpack' made me sigh & smile. I see you gently placing it down. I wish you safe travels though the grieving time.
I wish you peace on your birthday today and every day.
May your birthday be filled with the love of God and the wonderful people that He has placed in your life. Your parents are cheering you on as you enjoy your life and live it to the fullest ❤️
You did a great job and will continue doing a great job wrapping up his affairs.
Take this time now to grieve the dad you loved and planning how your life will look now.
May God bless and keep you as you now travel this new path of life without your dad.
And by all means, celebrate the day that you were born as your parents wouldn't want it any other way.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!