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[CWBowser]

Darlene,

I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. You gave us all an important reminder to say what needs to be said.

I am praying for you and your family. You know that you were loved. That is very special.

[WestieMom]

Darlene,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. It's wonderful that you were with him and heard those special words. I know that your heart is aching right now but everyone is here for you if you need to chat, cry, or share. I'm sending big hugs to you and prayers, too.

[KathG]

(((((Darlene)))))))

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, but so pleased for you that your Dad was able to say those precious words too you.

[LFQuilts]

Darlene,

My heart aches for you and the loss of your dad. Like everyone else, though, I am happy that you got to hear the words "I love you, too." May you hear those words over and over in your head as you go through this tough time. Thank you for the reminder to say the important things now, not later.

Lynn

[Primitive1]

Darlene,

I too am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to go through loosing a parent and it was so great that you got to share your feelings...even though you knew all along that he felt that way, it was good to hear it. My dad was the same way and I lost him 4 years ago. It is very hard. Hugs to you!

[RitaR]

I just ache at times like this.. cherish those 3 little words and share Yours with others you love.

Prayers for a healing time of grief and big hugs along with God Bless.

RitaR

[Dave-Jane]

This will be a memory you will have close for the rest of your life. My dad passed in 1995 and those were his last words to me --- He was never very expressive for most of his life, I think the same as a lot of men of his generation - WW11 or there about. But in the last few years of his life - he did share his memories and love - and sharing those 3 little words became easier for him. Very precious memories--

Love to you,

Jane

[JustSewSimple]

So so sorry for your loss. It is tough to lose a parent. Hugs.

[Kay Anderson]

So sorry to hear of your loss. You were blessed, you got to say "Goodby, I love you." And hear the same from your Dad. Hold that love in your heart for all time. God Bless you and your family!

[PamelaA]

I am sorry about your loss of a loving father. Prayers are being said for you and your family.

Pamela

[Sheri Butler]

Quilted Hugs for you Darlene.

You are OH SO RIGHT when you say...Tell them I LOVE YOU..etc.

If we all knew when our last moment was on this earth, it would be a totally different story...but we DONT!

Prayers for your comfort.

[Koala-T]

Darlene, your dad gave you such a special gift. My step-dad apologized to me on his death bed. It gave us both peace. I just wish my mom would do the same thing, but I doubt that will ever happen. Saying I love you is one thing, owning up and saying you're sorry is another. From this I have learned to tel my kids I love them AND I admit and say I'm sorry.

[victoriasews]

I, too, am very sorry for your loss. My daddy told me he loved me for the first time in 57 years right before he died recently. It makes the parting so much more sweet when we hear those tiny words that mean so much to us. Blessings to you.

[Butterfly]

Darlene,

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose a parent. At the same time, it is also wonderful, just wonderful, to have those words as your last memory of your Dad. I lost my dad a year and a half ago, and have discovered that those last words are precious and stay with you forever. I'm praying for you.

Jess

[Starrynight Quilter]

Darlene

I'm sorry for your loss as well. I just lost my brother August 23rd. I, like you, was able to say my goodbyes and be with him in his passing.

I have been fortunate that I have been there for both my mom and dad when they passed and nothing was left unsaid. I thank the good Lord up above for giving me that opportunity. The lesson I have learned from their passing is always say and do what you need to before it is too late.

I also agree with you about being part of this FAMILY. I have never seen anything like it. I too appreciated all of the knowleged that these members so willingly share with everyone. So, all of you out in cyber space...thank you and I do hope that someday we can meet.

[LeeAnn]

I am so sorry for your loss. I, too, lost my dad 4 yr ago. I loved him very much and knew he loved me. Several years ago, after reading something, I wrote my dad a letter telling him how much I loved him and what he meant to me, and what a great dad he was!

My mom told me later that he kept my letter in a drawer in their bedroom. He never really expressed in words how much he appreciated that letter but I knew. It makes me tear up now just thinking about him.

Love them and tell them so while you have them.

[Pennyquilts]

hugs, snif snif thank you

[Guest Linda S]

Darlene - I'm sorry for your loss. There's never a good time to say goodbye to a loved one. And as far as eloquence, I think you did a very wonderful job of telling us that life is short and grab all the moments you can. God bless you.

Linda

[kennan100]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll add your family to my prayer list.

[dnice]

Darlene,

I am sorry for your loss. I just returned from my Dad's funeral. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Suzie W.]

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I got to talk with my Mom right before she passed--one thing I asked was for her to give my Dad a hug and hello from me as he had died when I was an infant. She couldn't wait to see him herself.

[Farmwife Darlene]

Denice, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you must be hurting at this time. Just take what these friends and wonderful people have said to me and apply it to your pain also. I will send up prayers for you and your family also.

I am overcome with emotion at the outpouring of support from this precious group. You are truly amazing. Thank you so much. We have the visitation tonight and funeral tomorrow. I've been cleaning my house today and just logged on to check email and of course visit my friends here.

Thank you again and may God bless each of you with an endless supply of fabric, thread and time to quilt!

[Bekah]

Darlene, I am so sorry to read of your loss. I am very glad thought that those four important words were spoken to you. May you find comfort in them and know that this extended family is sending prayers your way.

[Carol Halstead]

Darlene, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my father in 1998. He was only 49 years old (colon cancer). He was the best father anyone could have asked for. If you had asked me that when I was a teenager, I would have never admitted it. My dad raised me and my sister and was very strict in every aspect of the word but it wasn't until I moved away from home and especially once I had children that I realized just how much he had to give up and what he had to bear the brunt of all those years. We became very close and I miss him so much! I wasn't daddy's girl (my sister held that spot) but he was my life! During his sickness we became even closer and we both had the chance to share an even greater bond than we had before. My dad wasn't good at saying "I love you" but I always knew he did. I'm praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time. I hope you have wonderful memories to make you smile throughout each day when you think of him. I know I do of my dad.

If you need a shoulder to cry on or someone to quilt with, I'm here for you.

Your neighbor in VA,

Carol

[Barbara Jo Belanger]

I was 17 when I lost my Daddy back in 1967. He wasn't a talker either, but we spent time together the summer before he died "refurbishing" my brother's 1957 Chevy hand-me-down....and that was love! I shed a tear and send a prayer that you and your family be lifted up in peace.