Well Mom called early this morn while I was down in the Reclusium. Pop passed away late yesterday. I cut it mighty close with Pop. Last week I held his hand, told him that I love him, and he just smiled and mumbled something. He couldn't talk anymore at that point. But he knew. He held my hand too.
He knew. It's all good - or as good as it can be. Fair winds, Dad.
My gloom has set my niglet pup off. She whines and cries, not understanding the snotty nose and tears. I better get up off my arse and go do Dawg Patrol and try to set her at ease. When I get back, it'll be coffee, a pipe, silence and memories. Probably a little bit of tug toy foolishness with the dog. I just need to mourn for a bit and I'll be good too.
Blagging will be light for a bit. Y'all take care - and if someone you love needs to hear your love for them... tell them, and do it now...
Good bless
Filthie
Aw, Glen, I ache for your loss, as it reminds me of my own old man. I’m no good at it, but I’ll pray for you. Steve in Ohio
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
DeleteSorry to hear all of that Filthie. God bless and comfort all of you.
ReplyDeleteJohn Duh
You have my condolences Glen. This is a tough time for everyone, but the Lord will see you through it.
ReplyDeleteMy own father accepted Christ on his deathbed, and so was saved. My mother has had the Lord in her life for a long time, and is now in Heaven. Knowing that my parents were truly in paradise made things a little easier for me - I can't speak for anyone else.
So walk the dog, and know that you did the very best you could for your father.
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss you and your family have suffered. Get some "fur therapy" and take all the time you need. We'll be here when you get back. -Chris
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace to your dad. I hope you have fond memories of him.
ReplyDeleteI will hoist a cold one for him and for you tonight.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss Glen. It’s hard when parents go, glad you got a last goodbye in. Prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteRemember He is in a better place, and you and I are stuck herewith the jackholes.
Removes hat, nods and extends condolences.
ReplyDeletePS: Keep a close eye on Mom...
- WDS
God Bless.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had your last time with him. I had barely gotten the call that my Dad was in the hospital, nothing serious, when later that night he passed. I had seen him 2 weeks earlier at Thanksgiving, so there's that. It's been six years now and occasionally I'll catch myself having a conversation with him, talking away about working on a car or something and realizing he ain't there. Anyway, take your time. We'll be here whenever you come back.
Sorry for your loss. Happy that you "fixed" things before he passed. Maybe an adult beverage would also be appropriate this evening. My words are so inadequate, but you know I'm retarded, so I know you understand. The best to you.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences, Glen. From reading your posts about him, and as hard as it may be to hear, he is probably better off. Like my own Dad, life had become lessened. I know that, like me, you're a believing Christian. My prayers for him in his reward, and for you in this time of bereavement.
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace. I found memories soften and life has a way of making you more compassionate towards your lost loved ones. None are perfect, we all sin, and unless they were truly evil, forgiveness will come easily.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences for your loss. But it is good that near the end, you went to visit and talk to him. I'm sure some (if not all) was heard and hopefully, he understood it. You took the opportunity to do what you could with the time you had left.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad passed all of a sudden in July of 1997. Heart attack in the back yard. There was no warning - happened just like that.
When I reached him, he was on a respirator in ICU, unconscious. The doctor told me that having been out for over 20 minutes, the likelyhood of coming out of that without brain damage was dim. So I knew his time had come. I told him I hoped I was half the Dad he was to me for my kids (just got married about a year prior to his passing and we had no children at the time). I heard the ICU nurse sob - he knew I was being sincere.
Someday, I hope to see him again on the other side of The Divide.
God Bless You and your family.
I'm so sorry to hear that, Glen.
ReplyDeleteI'll raise an glass for your Dad today, may he rest in eternal peace.
ReplyDeleteChutes Magoo
I mourn with you, Glen...
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. God bless.
ReplyDeleteAw hell....I finally catch wind that you got some new internet digs and I find you in terrible straits.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I'm sorry to hear about your dad, Glen. Since I'm closer to Aaaadmontin, we should grab timmies sometime when you're up for it.
I'm so sorry Mr. Glen Filthie.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I'm sorry, I've been expecting this call for some time now. Walked that road too. No words fit. Peace on you and your house.
ReplyDeleteSorry Glen
ReplyDeleteGlen, I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family at this difficult hour.
ReplyDeleteMind the pup.
ReplyDeleteMy dad has been confusing me in my sleep for pushing a decade now. I can't seem to figure out how he gets around, drives a car, conducts his business, while I still have his death certificate. When confronted with these contradictions, he just smiles knowingly... like yeah, I *was* dead, so what? I'm on to other things now, what's it to you?
Although we knew it was coming it still hurts.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to find peace knowing that he isn’t suffering anymore.
I’m so sorry for your loss my friend.
You have my sympathy for your loss.
ReplyDelete-Brutus
Sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteFitty
I'm sorry for your loss
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Dammit man! From what ya posted last week, I was afraid this wasn't very far away. I lost mine in 1987 (not far from this very day, in fact), and still wish the ornery olde phartte was still here to be a pain in my ass. Big 'C' took him. As I commented last week, I'm awful glad I broke that trend with my families menfolk about saying those 3 little words. My prayers for you and the herd, condolences, and heartfelt sympathies. And yer right, it will be better. Best thing is that he's not suffering anymore.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, the pooch understands, just doesn't know exactly what's got Dad in such a gloomy mood. A little time with the critter will go a long way! My Boston is 8 months, and - as usual - passed out in my lap. But - we can talk about critters later (last time was on Gab - we're due).
Much good thoughts headed yer way! Don't worry about the bleg - we'll be here when yer ready!!
Y'all take care,
Mike in FLA.
Sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteCondolences, Glen.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got a chance to see him one last time. Love on the dawgs and your woman. Condolences.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, ye filthy animal.
ReplyDeleteSorry buddy. You take care.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss Glen - very glad you got a chance to tell him of your love for him. Made it easier on both of you...he may have been waiting to hear that.
ReplyDeleteAt least you got to be with him, mine shuffled off over in South East Asia.
ReplyDeleteHe saw the way FUSA was going and went somewhere where he felt more at home during the Shrubya Bush reign.
You'll meet again and the other side really is Shangri-La on steroids.
Condolences. He's on to better things now.
ReplyDeleteYou have my heartfelt condolences. I too had to care for and bury my father, mother too in 2007 and to this day mourn they are gone. You did the right thing, tell your dad you loved him. Take as much time as you need Glen. We can wait and grieve with you.
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for you. So good that you and your dad had quiet moments of love and understanding, so close to his end. You will cherish them.
ReplyDeleteWish there were a better way to say what’s been said already. Gonna be rough little while for you & yours; things won’t ever be the same as they were… Do keep an eye on your mom, even given how ornery she is, she’ll need some help. A couple fingers worth & a full briar in your Dad’s honor this evening. See ya when the sun comes out again…trust me on this, it will.
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt condolences to you and yours from our house in AZ. It takes time but it does get easier to talk of and remember him. Blessings upon you and yours ... Big Al in AZ
ReplyDeletePraying for you brother. Mourning with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much for the kind words. Having been in your place too many times, I get that many feel their words are inadequate and awkward… but trust me… they are not. Thank you for taking the time. It meant more to me than you know…
ReplyDeleteHeya, Sir Glen. What might be a good address to email yer good self at? I can no longer find it hereabouts in my addy book (had to do a repair recently). Mine is patrad2 at frontier dot com.
DeleteMike in FLA.
I am at:
Deletesirfrederickjames@hotmail.com
Many thanks!
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