My sincere condolences offered to all the busy family, with lots of warm hugs and prayers.

A sad day for the all the Busys.  Your memmories will include those special moments when you were able to be there with and for him.  What a comfort you must have been to him as he tried to recover knowing how much he was loved by his family.

Busymom, I'm so sorry -- my accept my condolences and know that you and your family will be in my thoughts in the days to come.

I was thinking just a few days ago that we hadn't hear from Busymom and gang for awhile.  So sad.  The last few months have been hard for the family, but for a time it seemed that he was improving.  I'm sure Busymom is grateful that they had this time together, and that the children had an opportunity to realize that BusyGrampy wouldn't be with them forever.

So sorry to hear, Busymom.  Here are some hugs (((((((((((Busymom))))))))))))

My prayers and comforting thoughts are with you.

Thinking of you today Busymom and all of the Busyfamily.  So sorry to hear that your dad passed away.  Saying a prayer for all of you tonight.

Busymom, I am so sorry to hear this. Please know that I am holding you and the busyfamily in my heart, thoughts and prayers. (((((((busymom)))))))

Thoughts and prayers are with you, Busygang.   Sorry to hear of your loss.

I am holding you all in my prayers today. . Please accept my condolences.

Prayers and comforting thoughts for all the busyfamily. So sorry to hear of your loss.

My prayers are with you Busymom and all the Busygang.

May you feel supported at this sad time.

I am so sorry to hear about that. I am glad to hear that busymom and busyfamily could be with him as he passed on.

((((((((((((((((Busymom and family))))))))))))))))))

Thanks for letting us know Pinga.

thank-you to those who have shared your words with busymom.

I know that the busyfamily is going to be busy with all the plans required, but, my sense is, when the kids are tucked in, when the last phone call is made, and the house is quiet, this thread will be a welcome blanket, a virtual prayer shawl, to wrap oneself in.

thank-you

I'm really sorry... I'll have you in my prayers this week, and your family.

My sincere sympathy in the loss of this family member who has been so cared for and loved over these last weeks/months.

Busymom, and busyfamily, thinking of all of you at this sad time.  It is a time of loss and grieving for all of you - peace be with you, and loving and caring thoughts.

awwww Busymom, my friend, I'm so sad to read this, for you & your mom & the kids and everyone.  My sweetheart and my kids all are sending their condolences to your family, we're all very sad to hear this.  You are in our prayers and never more than a call away.

Thank you.  Your support has meant a lot to me.  I am feeling a little numb, but much of that I think is exhaustion.  Dad went peacefully and we are relieved that he no longer is suffering.  We'll  all miss him terribly but the memories will stay with us forever. 

My condolences to you and your family, Busymom.

Thinking of you and your family, Busymom.

Oh busymom.  I am soo, sooo, soo sorry.

You and your family are in my prayer.

I'm very sorry to hear this.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 My sincere sympathy....

My deepest condolences.  

Thinking of you this morning, Trish....Busygang getting ready for a day that doesn't seem right at all.   Being a Mom, and a daughter to your Mom, and a sister...and all that you are, and wishing your Dad was there to wink with, or just to share a story with.   hugs..

I know you will make it through the next few days, and then find time..

you will be on your friends minds, and prayers ...know that we are here...

So sorry to hear of your loss. I'll pray that you find strength for the coming days and joy in the memories of your Dad.

May you and your family continue to be consoled by the memory of the great love he had for you all......

I am sorry to hear this sad news but glad that you were together.

I am adding a poem, author unkown to me that was sent to me when my dad died.

“The Horizon”

I am standing upon the seashore.

A ship at my side, slips her berth, spreads her white sails to the morning breeze, and starts for the blue ocean.

She is an object of beauty and strength.

I stand and watch her until at length she hangs

like a speck of white cloud on the horizon,

just where the sea and the sky come

                        to mingle with one another.

Then someone at my side says: “There – she is gone.”

“Gone where?”

Gone from my sight – that is all.

She is just as large in mast and hull and spar

                        as she was when she left my side.

The diminished size is in my eye, not in her being.

And just at the moment when someone at my side says, “There – she is gone,”

There are other hopeful eyes

Watching on the other side of the horizon,

and other voices ready to take up the glad shout:

“There – at last, she comes!”

And that, in Christ, is dying.

May I be one stictch in the virtual prayer shawl that comforts you through your difficult times.  You are in my prayers.

Busymom,

Our condolences. Thinking of you and lighting a candle today.

Condolences to you and your family as you take a new step in the journey...cms

((((((((((Busymom)))))))))) and ((((((((((Busygang)))))))))). Such sad, sad news. I am soooo sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers.

Just catching up, Busy Mom.  Very sorry to hear the news.  My prayers for your and yours, for sure.

Dear Trish,

I am so sorry to read about your loss.

 My thoughts are of you and your family in this difficult  time of change and a multitude of emotions.  I pray for comfort  to surround you and support you as you cope with such a great loss.  I hope that the many  cherished memories of your Dad fill you with his love and may your faith in God fill you with strength in times of sorrow.

My sincere condolences.

(((((busygang)))))) my thoughts are with you in this time of grief. I am adding my stitch to the wondercafe prayer shawl as well.

Thinking of you today, my friend. Just wanted to pop in and give you a hug and offer you a cup of tea.

So sorry for you and your family

Your thoughts, prayers and caring have been helpful in easing my grief.  Thank you.

We've been riding this  week like a wave, going up and down emotionally.  In many ways we have felt humbled and honoured by the amount of caring shown to our family.   Friends and family have sent food, kind gestures have been shown to my children and everyone is rallying around my mom.  The nicest stories have been shared about my dad and that is a huge gift to us.  We are now finished with the visitation part of this journey.  A lovely memorial service was held in honour of my Dad by the Lions clubs tonight.

Tomorrow is the funeral.   I dread it.  It is hard to imagine how we'll get through this next step.  My kids have done really well with the visitations, but at night they crumble.  As soon as they go to bed they start to bawl.  Busydaughter was up until 3:45 am Sunday night and 2:30 am last night.  I wonder how tonight will go for her.  It breaks my heart to see them hurting so much.  They loved him like crazy.

The goodbyes tonight were really tough.  I suspect tomorrow will be even worse for them.  How do I prepare them for the grief, when I'm not sure I'm even prepared myself?  It is hard to separate myself from the mommy who wants to shield them from pain and make it all better....and the daughter who is aching for the loss of her Dad.

I just heard about your Dad's death. Sorry to hear the news.

My prayers are with you and your family. I know your life will never be the same.

Aww Busymom, your kids are doign what they need to, and they will be healthier, more wonderful compassionate people for it.  It just takes the bumpy, sad time.  Your tears help them know that theirs are ok.  I remember my dad crying when my grandpa died and I knew then that that is what love looks like sometimes.

Sending deep, strong supportive thoughts today. 

I think Birthstone has said it well. It is OK to cry. Let your kids know that it is OK for them to do what they need to do - cry lots, talk about grandpa, talk about how they're feeling, what they're thinking....it is all OK.

I can understand where you're coming from, wanting to be strong for your children and be able to comfort them, but at the same time, I hope you won't suppress your own grief for their sake. Be yourself. Express your grief. And encourage your children to do the same. I think you can be a support to each other.

Today is going to be hard. I am sending tons of positive thoughts and prayers your way, and hugs for you and each of the busykids.

Busymom, it is hard when our roles in life overlap or intersect. You are parent to comfort child and you are also child. I wiped away a tear and thought of Robert Munsch's Love You Forever

Life is changed forever.  Grief is transformative.   Just be together on the journey of grief busymom - it's to be experienced, not fixed - although these days that's our natural tendency.  Birthstone said it well.  Big hugs to all.   And more quiet tears shed reading Love You Forever ...

Just thinking about you busymom .....

(((((((((busymom)))))))))

(((((((((busyfamily))))))))

I haven't been for the last couple days so I've just read this ((((((((Busymom and Busygang)))))))))))) I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and the family and especially your mom will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 I remember when my dad died after a long struggle.  I've always been glad I was with him when he took his leave from us.  You are fortunate to have been together with your dad at his passing.  It is a momentous thing to be there for them and it takes courage to face those last moments, I always admired my father but, even so, I was still impressed by the reserves of courage he showed as death approached.  I was holding his hand to help him through the moment and he was doing the same for me.  It was like he had taught me everything he could as a father and then there was just this one last thing ... the right way to die.  

My heart aches for you and your kids.  You'll get through though ... with all that love.  

Thinking of you tonight Busymom.  Sending lots of hugs to you and your family.

these threads are like a little vigil - always someone to tend the fire and keep the tea kettle ready.  ((((((Busymom & busygang)))))))) 

I'm off to a lead a bible study today, with your name right in the middle of it.  It seemed sweet to me that your words are making up a major part of todays program, talking about reaching out to help people, and living in our own abundances.  I am relieved to hear that you are feeling  lovingly supported by many people.  Sending more love and prayers.

Thinking of you and your family this day with caring thoughts and prayers.

Huge hugs and quiet prayers for you today, Busymom.

Thinking of you busymom and all the busygang ... prayers and big hugs for everyone.