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Grief and Grieving

July 6, 2015

I hate to say it but I am once again going through the grief and grieving process upon losing my dad last weekend.  He had been in poor health since January of 2009 when he fell and broke his hip.  He’d been in and out of hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, his home, etc.  He had multiple heart surgeries, hip surgeries and countless procedures, not to mention kidney dialysis three days per week.  His heart finally gave out and his body could not handle the dialysis any more.  He is no longer in pain.  My parents have been reunited in heaven and I’m happy about that.  It gives me comfort during this difficult time.

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My dad’s funeral was last Monday.  In the days that followed I cleaned out a lot of his condominium and his belongings.  We were able to donate clothes to a local charity.  It was good to look through hundreds of old pictures.  I took some home with me that I know I will be looking at often in the coming weeks and months.  There is still a lot to do and I’m sure I will be going back to Florida at some point to pick up where I left off.

heart shaped shell I found on the beach, grief and grieving

I found this heart shaped shell almost immediately upon setting my feet on the beach the morning after my dad’s funeral. I’m certain it was a sign from him.

When my mom passed away back in 2012 I purchased a book for my dad called On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss.  He never really took the time to read it.  I also purchased the book for myself on my Kindle.  I also never really took the time to read it.  Well, I have now inherited my dad’s book and I plan to take some time to actually read it to help get myself through this process properly.  I know that the grief and grieving process is different for everyone.  It helps me to do the normal things in my life and to keep myself busy.

I’ve always said how important I think it is to “take the time to stop and smell the roses.”  I mean it more than ever now.  Every single day that we are given on this earth is a gift.  Be kind to others and do what you love!

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  1. Shannon says

    July 6, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Stacie, so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad March 23rd after an almost 2 year battle with cancer. We were told he had 6 years left without chemo back in May of 2013. He WAS having chemo and his life was never the same after he started. My Mom had to have open heart surgery in May of 2014 and he delayed some of his chemo treatments to be with her. We think that’s when it got the better of him and he couldn’t recover. The last 6 weeks of his life were in hospice at home. We all got to be with him. He never complained. I miss him like crazy and still can’t believe he’s not here. May you find peace in your memories.

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    • Stacie says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      I feel your pain too Shannon and I’m sorry for your loss as well. It’s hard to believe that both of my parents are both gone now. I do find comfort in knowing that they’re together though. I’m sure we’ll both miss our Daddy’s more with each passing day. Peace and blessings to you too my friend. Hugs, Stacie xo

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  2. kimmie says

    July 6, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    I will keep you and your family in my prayers…. love that both you’re dad and mom are reunited once again and are in no pain… and we will continue on our journey that is called our life:-) Many blessings from CA…

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    • Stacie says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks so much for your words of comfort. Stacie xo

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  3. Amy says

    July 6, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    love to you and your family, stacie.

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    • Stacie says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you Amy! Stacie xo

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  4. Joy says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:53 am

    You are in my prayers, I too lost my Dad many years ago but some days I think of him and smile and other days there are tears. Knowing I will see him again one day is very comforting .

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    • Stacie says

      July 7, 2015 at 11:57 am

      Thank you Joy! It’s tough at times for sure. I try to look at the positive as best that I can and know that he is no longer suffering. Thanks for your kind words. Stacie xo

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  5. Sabrina says

    July 19, 2015 at 1:49 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss Stacie. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He is reunited with your mom in heaven now. The shell is for sure a sign. xo

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