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Subject: Re:death of my father

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Tina

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Date Posted: 13:17:58 09/30/03 Tue
In reply to: lynn 's message, "my dad died from cancer" on 18:45:09 05/25/03 Sun

My Dad used to say Cancer is just a word and nothing to be afraid of when he got diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was working full-time, travelled, was an avid bike rider and loved life. He started feeling tired went for some tests and was told he needed to go to another hospital--he got stage 4. Within 5 months he deteriorated; we all pulled together, sisters, mom, aunt, uncle and took care of him day and night. The day he died was shocking; we were all in a daze, numb. I'd say the first weeks we were going through the motions. I went to a bereavement group for the 1st year which helped a lot. I learned to give myself at least 2 years, be gentle with myself, exercise, reach out to people~I still think it's a bad dream but the good days overshadow the grief. I am stronger today. I meet people who've lost a loved one and understand their pain. I miss my Dad--talking to him, touching him, his advice, laughter and love and concern. Holidays and b-day are days when grief attacks and rears its ugly head. But even though he's gone--my friend, philospher and guide--the love will never disappear. For he told me that he'd would be in my heart and I'd be in his. May the peace of God fill your hearts and minds and may you find joy in the midst of sorrow

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