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Originally posted by Mary King
My thoughts are with you all. Like Hilary I think if you feel you should visit your Father's grave, Carman, you definitely should go. I'm sorry he passed away so early in life but nothing can take away the memories you have of him.
It's so sad to hear of people losing their loved ones at such early ages. So many young ones have passed away giving their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy today.
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Hi Mary.
Thanks for you kind words, Hilary too, and Geoff I'm always saying that you to you!
My dad died of cancer, age 52. I had a personally involved relationship with him, but my not having been to his gravesite has been a sacrifice on my part. Not the way I wanted things, but the way I figured was best ... for others, even from age 18 when he died.. At 50 I feel I've sacrificed far more than is reasonable for a daughter who had a loving bond with her father, and still misses him deeply sometimes. I've played that role long enough and its time for me to openly do what is right by me ...and my father. Before it's too late. I lay my burden down ...and come out into the sunlight ... no, not brazenly, just "there" ... the time has arrived. I just want to quietly visit, alone, and just be with him for a while. ... that's all. Then share the experience with my daughters ... about the Afi (Grandpa) they never met
You're right Mary ... NOTHING can take the memories away. I truly treasure them. Every little bit counts
Nite, for now... "Karmen"