Today marks one year since we lost my dad.
In some ways it seems like a lifetime ago, and in other ways it feels like just yesterday that it happened. When I sat down to write this post last year, I felt like I captured exactly what I was feeling and exactly my dad’s personality. This time, I have sat down to write this post at least five times and the words just won’t come. How can I possibly sum up my feelings on living one year without one of the most influential people in my life? It’s still hard – every day.
If you don’t mind, go back and read the post I wrote last year. It still makes me laugh and cry, and I don’t think I can top it this time. Thanks for thinking of my family today.
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Thinking about you today sweetheart! xoxo
<3 Sending love!
<3 Think of you and your family today!
I’m a newer reader to your blog and am moved to read your story. Loss is one of the hardest journeys to walk through. Take all the time you need to both laugh and cry today as you remember your dad. Thinking of you!
sending you lots of love today xoxo
thinking of you and your family today…
Thinking of you on this difficult day. Going to reread your post now.
Big hug to you lady - hope the girls give you lots of extra loving. Thinking about you and praying. xoxo
Memories last a lifetime. <3 Hugs
Big hugs to you! That first anniversary is tough. Thinking of you!!!
Lots of love <3
Sending lots of love and hugs to you, Chels! I can’t even imagine… And you’ve handled it with such grace and peace. Praying for you and your family today. Love you!
I am so sorry to hear about your dad! I just recently started following your blog but I can relate, my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer about two years ago. And although he is “cancer-free” since they won’t technically tell you that till after a couple years, his health has declined since and it is hard to know that he is not the same person, and he has changed and there is no guarantee that he will go back to the dad I had growing up. Reading your post makes me more appreciative and want to spend as much time with him as I can! Sorry for your loss! He may be gone but he is still with you in spirit
Thinking about your family today <3 I lost my dad 13 years ago suddenly, and although it never gets easier, I found the first year to be the hardest for sure. I try to think of all the happy memories, which of course doesn't make the day any less sad, but it does make it a bit more bearable. Thinking of you all, and although we don't know each other, I'm certainly here to chat if you need someone to talk to!
My dad passed away when I was only 10 years old. July will mark 16 years since his passing, I have lived longer without my dad than I have with him. Unfortunately it never gets easier to live without them, but the pain lessens with each year and you will remember more of the good memories, hold on to those, and pass them on to your girls. Thinking of you and your family today.
This is so well written. Even though I obviously didn’t know your dad, I feel like I got to know a little bit about him through your eyes. It made me smile. Sending you big hugs today.
Gosh. It seems like just yesterday to ME even so I know it is super super fresh for you.
Sending up lots of prayers for you. Go hug your girls for the angel granddaddy.
That was such a great post from last year. I’m sure today (and every day, but especially today) is hard, but remember how blessed you are to have had such an amazing dad in your life!
I am holding you in prayer today and always.
I’m sending happy thoughts and prayers to you and your family today.
Prayers for you and your family today. I’ve lost both my parents now. My Mom passed away just a little over a year ago, my Dad 9 years ago. I think about them every day. The passing of time makes it a little easier, but not a lot. God bless you.
I can’t believe it’s already been a year. Thinking of you today.
Thinking of you and your family.
Prayers and thinking of you <3
Oh my, already a year. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Your little ones are so blessed to have a strong legacy left by their grandfather.
I always remember that post, and I think I’ll share the “I lava you” joke today.
Love to your family!
God bless you and your family! Your dad was truly a remarkable man. Im sure he is in heaven, pain free thinking about how much he loves you and your family.
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Thinking about you and your family!
Thinking of you and your family today ❤️. I lost my dad to cancer three years ago and he never got to meet my twins. Your little ones are blessed to have the memories you will share with them about their grandfather. Hugs.
Sending prayers to you & your family! xoxo
I can’t imagine what you must be feeling girl. Praying for you and your sweet family! xoxo
My heart is heavy for you! I lost my dad as well-almost 3 years ago. Every year that date comes around, it never gets easier. Take solace in the memories and time that you did share with him. After reading your post from a year ago, he seemed like a real loving and supporting husband, father, and grandfather. My thoughts are with you and your family!