Wonder Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) My mom called me at work around 9:15am today and said that my dad passed peacfully in his sleep which was the way he wanted it. He had been in hospice since July and his body was gradually fading away. I was supposed to watch him this Friday night so my mom could have a break, Friday will be his memorial service instead. This was expected, just not expected right now. We really thought he would make it until Christmas. He will be really missed and I love him so much! I just got home from making all the arrangement (who knew it would take 3 hours and cost so much just for cremation and a memorial service??) and took the pups for a short walk in the rain/snow that is falling. I cried hard and am crying now. I thought I was all dried up already. I never knew how I would feel when it finally happened and had been trying to prepare myself. Tonight, I asked my mom at dinner, when will it sink in? I'm home alone right now and will go snuggle with my pups. My house is sooo quite except for the tippy toes of my foster dog roaming around downstairs on my wood floors. Please keep my family in your thoughts. Kari edited to add that today is the anniversary of my dad and his first wife. I think it's awesome that he went back to be with her on this day. Passion and my dad this past summer The pups loved my dad! Thanksgiving 2004 My mom and dad after eating turkey (2004) and Passion never gives up her couch Edited November 16, 2005 by Wonder Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigPercy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am so very sorry. I hope y'all had some soothing times together before he passed. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kari, I am so sorry. I guess no matter what, it is always unexpected. Sending my love to you, your Mom, and the rest of your family Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest princessmommy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm so sorry for your loss Kari. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Oh Kari, I'm so sorry. Please call me if you want to talk, or get together, or just get out of the house for a bit. You know I can relate... Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fountainpengwen Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am so very sorry. Quote "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." --- Margaret Mead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm so sorry Your love for your dad came through in your posts of him with you and your pups. Such precious moments. You and your family will be in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kari, please accept my deepest sympathies, I will say a prayer for you and your family and of course for you dearly loved father. Give yourself time, it so very hard to go through but you will. I lost my father when I was 14 and there are still days that I can't believe he's gone. Just take it day to day. Hugs to you, Karen Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest candt Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 ((((((((hugs))))))))))))) my thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rememberingSadi Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kari, I am so sorry. I wish there were more words to comfort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemydogs Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss, Kari. I know that it is nothing you are EVER ready for. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven has a new Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm so sorry Kari. May God bless you and hold you in His arms, and dry your tears. Your pups will keep you warm tonight. We're here for you. Please let us know if you need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiffyks Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hugs to you Kari, you are in my prayers. Tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. My dad has been in hospice since August, so I know how hard this has been on you and your mom. I wish you and your mom comfort and will think of you on Friday. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The loss of a loved one is never really "expected" even when we know. God Bless you Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am so sorry. I know so well you pain . Sending prayers. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KaseysMom Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 My deepest sympathies to you Kari, and to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rayne Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am so sorry to hear of your loss....you can NEVER prepare for it, I KNOW, I have been there....know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time ! Hold your pups and think of all the good times...and no it wont sink it for awhile....it took me till AFTER the burrial and all.....then when the family stops checking on you and friends stop coming over, then it will hit...and hard at that. Again, so sorry to hear of your loss !! Huggers & Slobbers Rayne & Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kari, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I'm so so sorry Kari Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kari, I know from your other posts how much you love your dad. My heart goes out to you and all your family. Rest well, Kari's dad. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kari, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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