Comments on Life of a Barefoot MomLady: Just One More Day

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sheila. It's ...

2011-06-22T07:48:50.212-04:00

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sheila. It's hard enough when you know it's coming, but to have no time to prepare is a tragedy. It is comforting to know that our fathers are with Jesus, but it still hurts to be here without them. (((HUGS)))

Q, you're right of course, and that was the conclusion I finally came to now that I've had time to think about it without being caught up in the middle of such a trying time. Investing in the well-being and care of my family would've been a wonderful thing (you wouldn't believe how much milk my kids go through in a day! or maybe you would...) All the conflicting emotions at the time kept me from seeing that those things can be done another time, saying goodbye to Dad will never happen again. Now that it's over and done, I'm very thankful I had that chance, and thankful my husband completely supported and encouraged those decisions.

No pity, but certainly sympathy. You have a loss,...

2011-06-21T15:08:54.892-04:00

No pity, but certainly sympathy. You have a loss, an ache, and it needs to be worked through.

A cow would be nice, but goodness, your time and money instead went towards a human being, your father.

What a wonderful investment!

I cried when I started reading your post, it touch...

2011-06-21T12:18:07.310-04:00

I cried when I started reading your post, it touched a place inside of me that I don't go often. I saw my Dad at 8:30 one morning, dropped him at work & never saw him again until they called us to the hospital. He had become ill at work taken to the hospital & given the wrong medication. The smile I saw on his face while he lay there was complete peace & wonder. He had seen Jesus & that glory radiated all over his body that was growing cold. Fathers Day is the hardest day of the year for me. I so understand the dilemia of your desire to make it good for your husband when your heart is breaking. God only knows...