Comments on: Change Is Never Easy. Neither Is Saying Goodbye

By: Gilly Maddison

Gilly Maddison — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:39:22 +0000

So sorry - I did see this on FB but didn't realise you had written this and I am a bit late. It must still be very raw but what a beautiful tribute you have written to your father-in-law. Your MIL and husband must be finding it very hard to come to terms with, even if it was expected.

You did make me smile about the birthday cake at the start though! That is the innocence and simplicity of childhood I guess.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:12:32 +0000

Thanks, Janet. We are being brave. My MIL is, and always has been, an incredibly strong woman and we surround her with love. Together we are taking baby steps forward. Of course we miss my FIL terribly but we didn't want him to be in pain. That's what love is.

By: janet tancredi

janet tancredi — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:55:44 +0000

My sincere and warmest condolences to you and your family. The thought of the time when I will have to deal with the loss of someone dear,frightens me overwhelmingly. Be brave!

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:49:59 +0000

Thank you so much What a lovely thing to say, Laurie!

By: Laurie@Musings, Rants & Scribbles

Laurie@Musings, Rants & Scribbles — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:35:32 +0000

What a beautiful tribute, Cathy. Your father-in-law sounded like a sweet, wonderful man. Weren't you lucky to have him... and wasn't he lucky to have you?

By: Theresa Wiza

Theresa Wiza — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:07:46 +0000

What a sweet tribute to someone who appears to be a beautiful loving soul. I'm sorry for your loss.

By: Judy Freedman

Judy Freedman — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 07:58:22 +0000

So sorry for your loss. Your post was a beautiful tribute. As you say, change is hard. Remember the good times.

By: shifrachester@gmail.com

shifrachester@gmail.com — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 06:14:58 +0000

Thanks, Mom, for your very lovely sentiments. You know how important they (and you ) are to me. I deeply appreciate you stopping by to send us your love. Love to you and Joe. Big hugs, Cath

By: Carolyn Prince

Carolyn Prince — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 01:05:06 +0000

Dear Cathy and Gary....our hearts reach out to touch yours. Did not know of your loss until I just read your beautiful tribute to a man who certainly touched many lives. A love like his for his family and a joy of living he obviously had is a legacy to treasure. Our love and prayers, Carolyn and Joe

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:51:05 +0000

What a lovely tribute. Your FIL sounds like a very special man. Enjoy the memories and let his life lessons continue to impact you. Thinking of you and your family. <3

By: Danie Botha

Danie Botha — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:42:29 +0000

" ...He wouldn’t want me to mourn him but to celebrate his life. That’s his legacy ..."
Thank you for the tribute, Cathy.
And that is what we'll do -- celebrate their lives.
It's never easy.
Mourning we do, cherishing their gifts of love to us ...
Thinking of you, Cathy!

By: Denise Gabbard

Denise Gabbard — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:10:32 +0000

So glad that you had a long and amazing relationship with this wonderful man. It reminds me a lot of my own father-in-law, who I also called Dad from the get-go. He also produced an amazing husband for me, so I feel that his beautiful spirit lives on in him. (Love that he's a Buckeye, too.) Hugs to you and the family - I know what a difficult time this is.