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Broken
My dad passed away last night. I feel like my whole world has shattered. Everything has happened so fast. We just found out he was sick a little less then 3 weeks ago. We brought him home Tuesday with hospice care. Tuesday night he was able to walk to the table and eat dinner with us. Now he is gone. I just feel so numb and have no idea what to do with myself. I managed to call and tell one of my best friends, but other than that I've just sat here. I'm exhausted, and physically hurt, but can't sleep. We are meeting with the funeral home this afternoon to start arrangements. I have no idea how I can get myself moving to even get there. My husband has been amazing, but nothing gives me comfort right now. I feel like my whole world has stopped, and I have stopped, but everything around me has kept moving. I have to find a way to keep moving with it. Right now that feels like an impossible task. My dad really was my best friend, and I just can't imagine him not being here everyday.
Thank you all who sent thoughts and prayers this past week. I read your responses often when I needed strength and found comfort in your words. I can't thank you enough.
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Oh Shannon, I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Try to take comfort from your DH and family and friends. Remember all of those wonderful memories you have of your dad that you shared with us.
((BIG hugs))
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Shannon, my heart is breaking for you.
I know no words I will say now will bring you comfort, as I know nothing brought me any. Just know that you have all of our love and support and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Comfort may take quite some time to come to you in any form or amount, but let it come on its own accord. Grief has no timeline.
I'm going to private message you my phone number in case you want to talk at some point, since our losses were so similar it might be easier for you to know someone understands exactly what you are feeling on a lot of counts.
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Shannon, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I know the numb feeling. I had it when I lost my dad (suddenly) and when my friend I worked with died in a car accident. I was numb for days after both. It feels like it will never go away. It does but it does take time (months.) Be sure to take time to grieve the loss and to talk about your dad with others. Surround yourself with loved ones and remember to take care of yourself during these difficult upcoming days and weeks. Let people help you if you need it with anything. Feel free to PM if you want to talk. Hang in there. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Many hugs to you.
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I am so so sorry to hear that! I can not even imagine what you are going through right now. I will be keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers. I hope that somehow you & your family can find some comfort through all of this. Big hugs!!!!!