I need strength to finally visit my father's gravesite.
My father died November 23, 1998, due to a massive heart attack at 46 years old.
My father was my hero, my best friend, he was simply my world. I haven't been brave enough to stand in front of his final resting place.
I miss him everyday. I feel so guilty that I haven't went, I'm scared of what my reaction will be--I get sick just thinking about it.
What I need is as many positive thoughts/prayers as I can get. The money would go towards photobooks for my girls of their grandfather.
*That's an old pic of my folks, it's the only pic I have of my dad on my pc) (more) 
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you have my five
Sorry for being absent-been moving.
Thanks for the support.
Quick update-My mom had a mild heart attack, but is home now(thank god)!
Good luck to you!
Good luck!!!!!
Good luck to you. I lost my mom and dad within 5 mths of each other.
I find a trip to the cemetary brings me peace. My sister goes with a mug of coffee and sits and talks to them. I just went last week and planted flowers for them and My sister.
Its almost like their spirits know you are there, And they reach out to comfort you.
I hope you can bring yourself to go.
And it is ok to cry.......
I wish you well! my 5 to you! Cheerios!
All my good thoughts are with you. Good luck.
prayers for you and my * * * * * stars
Sorry if I haven't been responding-my mom has been in the hospital the last few days with chest pains. Her blood pressure was 199/105 and her sugar level was somewhere in the 300's...
These last few weeks have been so stressful. Dealing with a death, trying to move, doing the toys for the shelter thing, in-law drama and now my mom's health...I need a break!
Thank you for all the support! I really needed to read all these kind comments, it's nice to remember somebody out there cares.
Good luck to u got my 5 !!!!!!!!
Wow, let me just say that your parents are gorgeous.
My grandfather was the only dad I had. I was really lucky because he had raised four kids before me and had gotten quite good at it. I adored him. He passed away when I was a teenager, and the funeral was very traumatic for me. It was open casket. I looked into his face, and he just wasn't there any more. I never ever went to his grave after that because, really, it contains only his body.
Don't feel guilty about not visiting, if you can't do it. Your dad's spirit lives on in your heart, that is his final resting place.
I'm sorry that you lost your father so prematurely. I hope that if it will help, that you find the strength to go to his gravesite. Please try to go easy on yourself though.. it's a very hard thing to do, and I know that your father understands why you haven't been able to.
Good luck, I hope my vote helps you!
I pray for the Lord to give you the strength to face this. I really think you'd feel better once you go. God bless you, sweetie!
you can do it. may Dad passed on in 1992, I still miss him. it does get easier with time.
good luck, stay strong
you have my vote
Guilt, especially in this case, is your subconscious trying to beat you down. Don't let it. Your Dad is beyond the limitations of the artificial thing we call "time" and whatever your belief system, the love you have for him can wipe away any 'time' problems.
His spirit isn't there, it is with you, every day. The place where his earthly remains lay is not as important as that knowledge. And remember, he'll be there to back you up when you go. That's what Dads are for...loving and supporting their kids.
The scrapbooks for your children are a great idea. So many kids have lost the connection to their extended family You'll give them the advantage of 'knowing' him too.
Good Luck!
Good luck - You have my 5! You are in my prayers!!
Hugs and prayers for you... just know we all love you here at RHF and you are in our thoughts and prayers
Thank you so much!
Good luck, I hope you are able to go. I'm sure there's no need for you to feel guilty. You carry your dad in your heart, and going there will not change that, but I do think it will help you to feel better. 5 stars, hugs, and supportive wishes.
Good luck! You have my 5!
You have my 5. God bless.
gO HUN..YES YOU'LL CRY AND THE TEARS WILL BE BITTER-UNTIL YOU FEEL THE STONE AND HEAVINESS LIFT FROM YOUR HEART. YOUR DAD WANTS YOU TO REMEMBER THE GOOD NOT THAT HES GONE...GO AND LET THAT STONE ROLL OFF!
It's just gotten so easy to hide all these years..
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Good luck, I hope you get to go visit his gravesite.
I'll be back
I'll be back to vote!