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A father left his wife and children today.
His was an affair of the heart.
He loved to live and he lived to love.
The enemy won today.
Or so it seems amidst the tears.
He loved another beside his wife and children.
He was loved in return, and it didn't matter if anyone else had an opinion.
We shall miss you terribly, Dad.
We shall love you always.
We know, but it still hurts.
Loss is like that when you love.
Jesus wept.
Our tears of sorrow are mixed with tears of joy.
The struggle has ended.
Glory begins.
The angels shout for joy.
The enemy lost today.
No more tears.
No more sorrow.
No more pain.
No more parting.
No more does death wait to end relationships.
Dust to dust, ashes to ashes, in the sure hope of the resurrection and eternal reunion.
Faith. Hope. Love.
These three remain always.
And the greatest IS love.
No one can snatch you out of His hand.
You gave love, simply, quietly, with a life of service to all.
You modeled being a "father."
Thank you Lord for my father.
Thank you Lord for your Son.
Thank you Lord for LOVE.
Thank you Lord that You Loved first.
Thank you Lord that You chose.
I'll be along in a little while, Dad.
Until then, I'll see you on the golf course with every stroke.
Thank you, Dad, for showing me agape love in action.
Sleep. The race has been run. Well done, good and faithful servant of the Lord.
Thank you, Dad, for being a Father, a Husband, faithful and true.
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If I am reading this right, your father just passed away? If so, I am very sorry for your loss.
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FH,
Your post made me cry.
I am sorry you have lost your father for a time. I know you rejoice at the thought of being reunited.
May God comfort you while you adjust to missing him here on earth.
He sounds like he was a wonderful example to you; and for that, you are truly blessed above most.
In Christ,
sexymamabear/SunflowerSmile
Happily married to HerPapaBear
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The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Divorced on 3/25/2008 but I have primary legal and physical custody of my 2 kids. Plan A Thread Plan B ThreadEphesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
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FH, I know you were preparing yourself for his loss but I'm sure it is a very painful time for you and your family. My thoughts are with you today. TT
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My deepest sympathies to you and yours in this difficult time.
Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage
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In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists. Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story
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FH, my deepest sympathy to you and yours. I lost my dad 4 years so I know your pain.
I am glad you had such a wonderful bond with him.
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(((FH)))
That was a lovely tribute. My condolences to you and your family.
Faith
me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49
DS 30
DD 21
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OCDS 8
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FH,
I am so sorry for this terrible loss.
I suspect both your Fathers have their arms wrapped aroung you today. They now both know what you have not seen yet. But "Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe."
Much sympathy, FH
All Blessings,
Jerry
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Sleep. The race has been run. Well done, good and faithful servant of the Lord. What we all strive for..... You are in my thoughts FH.
BS(me) - 40
FWH - 36
6 years of discovery.
Now - one day at a time....
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A PRAYER:
“Dear Lord, please hold ForeverHers and his family close to Your heart and comfort them during this difficult time. Keep them in Your arms and protect them with Your almightiness. Empower them with Your love every day in spite of their pain and loss. Let them know they are precious in Your eyes. Look after them until they rejoin with their loved one in Heaven one day. AMEN”
FH, my deepest sympathy to you and your family...
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FH,
My deepest sympathy and my condolences to you and your family.
I lost my FIL 4 weeks ago, I understand.
[[[hugs]]]
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FH I shed tears of empathy with you today. Our dads are in Glory, but we still mourn their loss. And it is right. Is 61:3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendour.
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FH,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.
Bugs
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DSS 15
D Day 11/06
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"You Can't Fix Stupid" - My Mom
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My condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Live, love, and laugh because the best is yet to come!
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Oh, Forever, I only just hopped over here and saw your post. I offer you a deep sympathy and heartfelt prayers. You have been so giving to me and I know your father is looking on you with pride and joy for the wonderful, generous-hearted son he raised up and taught.
I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
M2B
Amen. So be it. Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.
-James Joyce
ME: Gwen 36, BS
HIM: 39, FWS
Two gorgeous boys, ages 4 and nearly 3.
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D-day: 3 May 2008 (worst birthday EVER)
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FH,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
S&C
No man likes to have his intelligence or good faith questioned, especially if he has doubts about it himself. - Henry Brooks Adams
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Sorry to hear this FH.
May the Lord hold you in His arms and give you and your family comfort.
God Bless.
Me: 56 (FBS) Wife: 55 (FWW)
D-Day August 2005
Married 11/1982 3 Sons 27,25,23
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{{{{{FH}}}}}}}
My prayers for you and your family for comfort during this time.
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(((((FH)))))...God be with you and yours at this difficult time...I lost my father a year ago this month, I too understand...
Many prayers,
Mrs. W
FWW ~ 47 ~ MeFBH ~ 50 ~ MrWonderingDD ~ 17 Dday ~ 2005 ~ Recovered
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