My Dad passed...

[cdnemsguy]

Two days ago I was forced to say good bye to my Dad. He had a bleed in his head from a fall, and not much that medical science could do for him to reverse that issue. The medical staff did a great job with keeping him very sedated and mostly seizure free, but 3 days after the diagnosis, he went to rest forever without pain and living how he would not want to be. He is the one that taught me about everything mechanical, bought my first and second and maybe third motorcycle, snowmobiles etc, and let me fix them until he had to come and really fix them for me. That was the teaching that he did for me, all his life really, and about life. I will miss him, he was a great man indeed.

Thanks for reading this, and if your able, go give your parents a hug...and your kids, spouse...whoever your close to, as life is short and precious. Now go out and ride, and be safe out there everyone.

 

[ToddC]

Dude....!!!! I am so sorry!!! Lost my dad..teacher....trainer......way too soon too. My heart weeps for you....

T

 

[cdnemsguy]

Thanks Todd. I know how you feel for your dad still and how proud you are of him as every time you show the Mini, or photos... I can see that. We are who we are because of them.

 

[okckeith]

Prayers for you my friend. Sounds a lot my Dad.
They have a way of still being around with you. It’s been 20 years since my Dad passed. I think you will find that out in time. Puts a smile on my face when I do something and it makes me think of him.

 

[Upt' North]

Sorry for your loss, it's really hard at first, but time sort of heals
A fortnight ago mine was helping me hang wallpaper, than last week was telling me how deep to plant my French Beans. He seems to pop up when I need him. Never fails to bring a tear and a smile to my face.
He died young and it'll be 33 years in November, not that I'm counting.
God bless.
Upt'North.

 

[Northernkm]

I'm sorry for your loss. Life includes it, we all know it, but it doesn't make it any easier.

 

[dduelin]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My story is much like yours. It'll hurt bad for a while but the good memories will get you through.

 

[gmast1100]

So sorry for your loss. I know the pan that you’re going through. I lost my dad on Fathers Day 2012.

The great memories will live with you forever.

 

[Gug]

My Condolences. I understand your loss.

 

[vinny]

Sorry for your loss. Can't believe it's been 17 years since my dad passed... still miss him! I share your sense of loss and pain.

 

[JimGregory]

Sorry for your loss. My father went slow and bad from dementia.
My dad gave me his knack for working with his hands. I can fix anything thanks to him. I still find new things that I learned from him.
Dad's can be amazing for sure. The acute pain will ease soon enough.

 

[Mellow]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Uncle Phil]

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a dad that made a big difference in your life and there is comfort in those memories.

 

[BakerBoy]

Sorry for your loss; Prayers uplifted for you in this difficult time.

 

[Nashcat]

I'm sorry for your loss. My father passed 35 years ago, but he's still with me, guiding me along the way. Your father will always be there for you when you need him.

John

 

[playinatwork]

I'm sorry for your loss. I rode 1600 miles this weekend to hand deliver my mothers day card to my mom and give her a big hug. My dad's been gone for 4 years now.

 

[Ride52]

25 years since and before I realize it, I still find myself reaching for the phone once in a while when Im doing something new or difficult and need his advice. It does get better...


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[Whooshka]

Sorry to hear this. You got to say goodbye. It doesn't ease the pain in your heart but you'll have "closure". Rest easy for he's in God's care now.

 

[Peppermint]

I feel for you. I lost my dad 18 years ago - can't believe it's been that long - and I have never stopped missing him, although I always smile when he comes into my thoughts. I can still see his crooked smile (my nephew has exactly the same smile), hear his laughter and see the impish glint in his eye when he's up to something...like one of his epic practical jokes.
He was a brilliant engineer with a great love of literature, music and languages; I am a voracious reader, a musician since age 9 (in fact I've played professionally) and a linguist and translator because of him (I speak 5 languages).
Our dads have helped shape us into who we are. Grieve for him, as you of course must, but then think of him with love, gratitude and a smile...and always remember what he taught you.

Hugs

Patty

 

[Rubberdarts]

So sorry for your loss. Yes they sure do help to form us in our lives. Like you I appreciate all that he taught me.