Away for a few days...

condolences Alan, went through that three years ago with my father... healthy one day, gone, 4 weeks later, not fun... but it gives you a clear perspective life is super short, enjoy those who are still with you, and live life TODAY and forever remember the little gems your father taught you.

don't leave hammers out in the rain...

daughters are just like their mothers...

are my favs...

oxford

Sorry to hear this. I lost my father unexpectedly a few years ago; it's hard.

Sorry about your loss.

My deepest symathies Alan.

I lost my father when I was 16; it still is difficult certain days. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

I'm sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept my condolences.

My sincere condolences. You are a strong person and you will get through this.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

I think of my parents each and everyday, and they have passed for a few years and it was fairly expected. The only cartharsis I have is I believe in a reunification in the future. Even though there are no condolences that are truly worthy, I still offer mine as someone who won't keep you so alone through this roughest of all of life's times.

CJ

I knew my dad was going to die of treatments related to cancer (he actually was pronounced cancer free when he passed) and it was still a shock of sorts. My condolences to you and your family.

My condolences, Alan. It's a tough thing to go through.

It seems to me I heard somewhere that Alan Baker wrote in article :

It's hard enough when the dying drags out as it did for both my father and my mother, but when it's sudden there's an extra poignancy as those left behind realize all the conversations and actions left undone.

It doesn't get easier, it just hurts a little less with time. I share your loss.

Expectantly, after 5 years in a nursing home is not easy either.