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Chuckie
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Hi all

So this will be be the first Father's day without my dad and the first of many an after hurdle. Who would have known this time last year that a year on I would be left with this void and sickening feeling at all the balloons and banners in card shop windows reminding me of what I have lost :-( 

So to all that have lost their father/step father or even if the person they lost was a father themselves I hope that tomorrow isn't a hard day for you. It seems wrong to not do anything just because someone isn't here physically. I hope you will all do something to remind you of the good times and to celebrate his life. I myself am hoping to meet up with the family and raise a glass in the hope that he is up there watching over us. 

All the best.

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    Aww bless you, I'm a newbie on here and I lost my dad to bowel cancer 17 years ago, feels like yesterday. I have always hated Fathers Day but your Dad won't have wanted you to feel sad tomorrow or any day. When you get up tomorrow, keep busy, get ready and go out, fill your day up and raise a glass to him and all Dads that are no longer with us, you're not alone, big hug :-) xx

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    Hi Chuckie

    I unfortunately know exactly what you mean. I lost my husband of thirty years two weeks ago. Fathers day is  looming and I hurt for my children. But you couldnt be more right about doing something special on that day to honor your fathers memory and celebrate his life. I hope you have a good day tomorrow. I am spending the day with my children and family also.

    Best wishes

    Angela

     

     

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    Hi everyone,

    Just came across this and thought I would like to share this with you who have lost their fathers. I am lucky mine is still alive But living in Canada.

    Best wishes to you all, Brian.

  • Offline in reply to woodworm

    Thank you Brian.  My Dad passed away just over 8 year ago so not so raw but my thoughts today are with my children who are facing their first Father's Day without their loving Dad. Both have independently chosen to spend some quiet reflective time close to his final resting place and my heart grieves with and for them.

    Thinking of all those who are sad today - hold the memories  you have close to your heart. Jules

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