Dad's Liberated!!

[iUma]

Just wanted to let all my friends here at DD know why I've been more quiet than usual this last week. My Father, who has been ill for two years and bed bound for one of those, slipped peacefully in his sleep into what I call the Atmosphere of Love last Sunday. Meaning.... his funeral was this week.

If you have been hanging out here at DD a while, last year you may have seen the series of pages I did about his life. Being able to make those pages and have them at the funeral was a real comfort to my Mother and the rest of the family.

I love the support and friendships I have made here at DD and I just wanted to let you all know what happened.

[KerryMac]

You know I'm thinking about you and your family, Patricia. I love the way you phrase things; Atmosphere of Love sounds like slipping into a warm cocoon. And I am sure your beautiful pages were very much appreciated by your family.
Hugs to you.

[donna goar]

Patricia, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved dad. An 'atmosphere of love' is such a beautiful phrase. I believe as he was cared for over these past couple of years he knew he was then too in an 'atmosphere of love' with his family. How wonderful you had the memories and pages to share with others.

[ang66]

Patricia I am so sorry to hear you lost your dad!! I am sure your lovely pages were a comfort to your family! Please give her my condolences as I know how hard it is to lose a spouse as it will be 9 years Dec. 15/01 that I lost my husband. The holidays seem to be the hardest even though you miss them each day!! Thinking of you.

[conorsmum]

So very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Your expression is beautiful. xxx to you and your family.

[Scrapbird]

Patricia, thanks for letting us know. I'm glad he is at peace, and I wish you a time of healing. Rejoice in the wonderful memories you have preserved so beautifully.

[DonnaNJ]

I'm so sorry for your loss Patricia.. Liberated is such an uplifting way to look at it.. prayers for you and your family as you heal.

[echogirl]

Oh Patricia, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have been an inspiration during this difficult time with your beauty, strength and composure.

[AllynD]

Oh, Patricia, I am sorry for your loss, and sense the gratitude with which you can let him go. My thoughts are with you.

[Amson]

So sorry for your families loss. You are in my thoughts.

[ralloyd]

So sorry for your loss but glad he's at peace. Sending healing thoughts your way..

[dfwest]

Patricia, the way you have shared this last journey of your Dad's has been truly inspiring; thank you. I send you and your family peace as you transition to a life without him here.

[home in ottawa]

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[krystav]

My condolences to you, Patricia, and your family...
The pages you created are such a strong token of the love you felt for one-another, may they continue to be a comfort to you and your loved ones.

[carollee]

My sincerest condolences to you Patricia, you speak so eloquently and beautifully and I can only imagine that in itself gives peace to your family amongst this sad time. Look after yourself.

[anxela]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Patricia. I'm thinking about you.

[cstaff]

Passing is never easy but you have shared this long journey with grace. Peace to you all.

[MIDA78466]

sorry to hear about your Dad Patricia. I know you are relieved to know he is at peace now.

[Jana Morton]

I'm soooo sorry for your loss...thinking of you.....you and your family have certainly been inspirational through this difficult journey!

[maureenreynolds]

I'm sure it was hard to give him up Patricia, especially with the memories of 'what was' for all of you. Yet I do believe that you are right. He has been liberated into that Atmosphere of Love that encircles us all, but especially you and yours. Hugs.

[esther_a]

You could not have done more than to be there for him all this time. I admire you for your love and devotion and the dignity you have afforded him!

[susiecw]

Patricia, I'm so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It has been a long journey and one which you shared with us so beautifully. Please pass along my condolences to your lovely mother. God Bless.

[mugsbigsis]

I wondered how things were going, Patricia. I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm thinking of your mother as well as you. Peace is a good word for this time of year and I'm glad you are able to remember his pacing with this word. hugs.

[Carol Elliott]

So sorry for your loss ... You and your family are in my prayers. The pages you made of your father's life were wonderful and I know that they brought much comfort. My father passed away this past summer just six weeks after my 3 sisters and I held a 50th Anniversary party for them. I had made a book for that occasion and my mom still looks through it.

[hendon]

I'm so very sorry for your loss Patricia. I have loved seeing your pages about your mother and father and I'm so pleased you can share them with your mother and family and friends now. My thoughts are with you.

[deanie]

Thanks for sharing your Dad with us in those lovely layouts...and I'm sorry for your loss and sending a gentle hug your way.

[whatnext]

liberated. i love that. we'll talk more.

[dorah]

You and your family has my deepest sympathy. It is always tough to lose someone you love and to do it during the holiday season makes it doubly painful. My heart goes out to you and your lovely mother.

[ValerieP]

Hugs to you and your family-

[marnie]

Patricia, your dedication to your parents during this difficult journey is a beautiful example of a daughter's love. Through your pages, we have watched you love well--the generation ahead of you and the younger generations! Please know that I hurt for you and your family. At the same time, I am thankful to hear of your Father's liberation. ((HUGS))