Almost got through today before I realized

[gcvmom]

that my dad died one year ago today.

And I guess I wasn't expecting this flood of emotion to come back. Sigh. Sometimes I think it would be better to forget. In my case, it feels like there are just so many painful memories that the good ones can't help but tarnish as a result. Add to that the loss and I find myself wishing I wasn't remembering.

Sigh. I'll be fine.

 

[hearts and roses]

Gentle hugs, I know it's difficult when a memory of loss pops into your head like that. I'm sorry.

 

[LittleDudesMom]

Acknowledge the day and the loss - it's often the best way to move forward. We often waste more time trying to forget....

Hugs.

Sharon

 

[TeDo]

I still go through that every Father's Day (the day Dad died) and it's been 13 years. It hurts a little less each year but it still hurts. Sometimes remembering things hoovers. Today's a new day.

 

[Hound dog]

((hugs))

 

[tiredmommy]

I understand. {{{Hugs}}}

 

[DammitJanet]

I have the hard time with remembering my mom's but its right at Thanksgiving normally so half the time it falls on Black Friday so I can attempt to cover it with that. I havent yet hit my Dad's first yet and I will forever be reminded of the day he was buried because it was Pearl Harbor Day...sigh.

 

[KTMom91]

Sending hugs.

 

[keista]

((((hugs))))

 

[DazedandConfused]

Hugs GVC.

My Dad passed six years ago and there's a lot of bad memories and the few good ones are tainted by the bad. The memories will settle and find a place eventually where they will not be so upsetting. That first year anniversary is usually the most difficult.

Be gentle with yourself.

 

[Wiped Out]

(((hugs)))

 

[nvts]

The firsts of these things are always hard...I think part of the emotions are missing them, another is the realization that you got through a whole year, another is missing them.

Many hugs for you hon!

Beth