Life Lessons.

If you have read my other blog post you will have learned that my lovely father, 47, passed away peacefully on tuesday morning at around 4am. I am writing this post to inspire those who have either lost a relative to cancer or are going through the process of losing someone to cancer or any illness for that matter. 

Now I don't know whether it's because I'm young and young people make thousands of mistakes but I was so lucky to have a Dad who was so wise, and had the greatest advice to give, but in my 18 years of life I've learnt some advice off that man that I honestly believe I wouldn't have found anywhere else. When you're young you tend to not listen to your parents and I more than anyone had my moments like that, but now my father is no longer here to guide me in the right path, and to help me avoid doing stupid things, I am alone. My request to you guys is LISTEN TO YOUR PARENTS, whether you agree or not, their advice will come in handy one day, I promise you and you'll wish to hear them say it to you again one day.

I'm not quite sure what I'm trying to say by this post, I think it may be an appreciation post for everything parents do, you don't realise the things your parents give up in order to give you the best possible life until you end up doing it for yourself, in normal life, your parents slowly make you do these things for yourself, but I've had it all in one go, me and my sister alone in a house, 18 & 21 living the life of full grown adults, with a new puppy. 

But I have learnt something from all of this I’ve just learned to deal with it, you can’t dwell on what you can’t change, you can only go with the days you have & make the best out of what you have left.

  • Hi Amy, I was so touched by your post. Your Dad had to be one of the best fathers a girl could hope for. He certainly did teach you well and thank goodness he was able to be in your life long enough to help you get started on the road to adulthood. I know you must miss him terribly and you always will, but when you have to face a major decision in your life, or if a challenge comes your way, your father's wisdom will shine through and give you the confidence and wisdom to do the right thing. He must be so proud of you as you and your sister support one another through your grief and then as you go through the rest of life together. I wish youo all the best as you embark on this new path. Come back on to the forum and keep us posted on how you and your sister are getting along.

    Sending you hugs.

    Lorraine

  • Hi Amy

    I just have tell you I'm sorry to read your Dad passing. It was lovely to read your wise words.

    And hope that other young people get help from your them also. Keep positive life can be hard

    But I know your Dad will watching over you. My best wishes Jean X

  • Hi Amy

    A beautiful tribute to your late Dad.  He would have been so proud that you can take something positive forward into your new life.  Wishing you, your sister and the new puppy (bet its naughty!) all the very  best. You have given inspiration to me (and oldie) with your wise words. Jules54

  • Amy,

    God bless you. I am 43 and about to lose my Mother, but your inspiring words and positivity are amazing in one so young. So sorry you have lost your Dad. Carry on as you are young lady and make him even more proud. Hugs Jo x

  • Hello! 

     

    Thank you so much, I hope that my life lessons will be passed on to many young people and even those older than me. I just want to help so many people and I think that's what I'm definetely going to do to keep my Dad's spirit alive. 

     

    Hope you and your family are all well, sending love, Amy x

  • Thank you so much, I'm so happy that I am able to help you in some way, losing someone is never easy, my Dad has been gone nearly a month now but it honestly doesn't feel like he's left me at all, there are silly little constant reminders in my life that make me feel like wherever I go he is with me. My Dad is definetely controlling the radio stations for sure because every day without fail I hear Bob Marley and he loved Bob so much and something like that so small makes a big difference on my days.

    Sending love and strength to you and your family, please keep me updated on your mother. 

    Love Amy xx

  • Thank you so much, sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you, hope you are well. Me & my sister and our puppy are doing okay, quite strange adjusting to our new life, but I sense a lot of positivitiy coming our way and I'm excited for that. I love to hear that I have given inspiration to you, I hope to inspire many people throughout my life, as my Dad did. 

     

    Sending Love, Amy xx

  • Hi Amy

    Thanks for updating and good to know you are coping just now. You talk about hearing Bob Marley regularly and I have a slightly different 'reminder'.  A few days before I lost my husband (January this year) we had a toitoiseshell butterfly appear in the room where he was resting  and the butterfly now means so much more to me and the family.  Look after yourself and I know you will carry your Dad in your heart wherever life'sj journey takes you. Regards  Jules