tbimm Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 May you rest in piece my friend. Thank you Dad for teaching me how to be the best man I can be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 This thread is so sad and so sweet all at the same time. Sorry for your loss. I envy the relationship you had with him - I haven't spoke with my dad in 10 years. Remember the good things and Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 May you rest in peace my friend.Thank you Dad for teaching me how to be the best man I can be! Hang in there tbimm. Thinking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 Hang in there tbimm. Thinking about you. Oh I am hangin in there. I knew the first one would be the toughest. I am in FAR better shape than I was this time last year and time is slowly lessening the heartache. I can honestly say that not even close to a day has gone by this year where I haven't thought about my Pops, as I called him, and wished I could call him for advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchico Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 It's been many years since I lost my dad and the holidays are the roughest for me. Those phone calls for advice or just being able to bounce things off of someone who listened and cared are what i miss most of all too. Hang in there buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 hang in there, buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Hang in there. Can still be tough as I lost my mother in 2001 and at times can still be rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 My dad and I were never friends. More like arch-enemies. Consider yourself very blessed, despite your feeling of loss. My father and I talk to each other more now than we ever did when he was alive. It's taken a long time, but we have come to understand each other better now. I wish it could have happened when he was still here. Count your blessings when you count your sorrows. Life is short. Make the most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I fully understand your feelings T. Cherish those memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Count your blessings when you count your sorrows. Life is short. Make the most of it. Cherish those memories. my best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 You had a great teacher & it shows. Prayers, well wishes and Merry Christmas my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 remember how our Dads thought FFB was stupid don't think we'd ever have enough time ta explain that one to'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I guess it does get easier as the years pass but I can tell you honestly that it will never go away. My parents have been gone for 2/3rds of my life and I can still cry in a second. Threads like this just help to vent a little but I think you were a lucky man Tbimm as a father that makes you put up this post was a great person to have at the head of your table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I really feel the love you have for your dad Tom in these threads. Keep his spirit close. I love my father dearly but oddly enough we don't have the type of relationship where we talk that often. Last night, the whole family was at my brothers for our annual Christmas gathering and he got a phone call. His wife (my stepmom) died yesterday just hours before he was to be at her place for Christmas. Regardless of our differences, my heart was heavy for my dad as he had to endure this during a normally joyful time. I envy your relationship with your father and your thread reminds me to ignore whatever differences we have and to enjoy the time left we have together. Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Sorry to hear that, Puddy... My thoughts are with you, your dad, and your step-mom's family. Not the way any of you expected to spend the holidays, I'm sure. Tbimm, Your post has reminded me to give my parents a big hug when I see them in a few days... I live 2000 miles away from most of my family. I see them all a couple of times each year, and I have a pretty good relationship with my parents, but we don't talk that often... not enough, actually. For the first time since moving to CA almost six years ago, my entire immediate family... parents, three brothers, and their families... are coming to visit for an entire week next week. I'm VERY excited to have them all here together... it should be a lot of fun. Anyway, thanks for posting... You're reminded me that life is short and we shouldn't take anything for granted. I truly appreciate your post more than I can explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Thank You all for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Your Dad rests easy knowing he molded a terrific son. My prayers are with you TBimm. Glad you shared this thread with us because you know we are always here to listen . Peace to you bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 TBimm my thoughts are with you. I lost my father in a tragic accident in 1994 and I can tell you that it still hurts. Never given the opportunity to tell him how much he meant to me makes the sting even worse. For those of you that have a wounded relationship with your father, make the effort to repair the relationship as it is a relationship worth saving and you can never go back. Tim, may God, friends and family continue to comfort you in your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Too sad for words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Cherish all the good memories T. Your living the good life. It's still hard for me to fathom that I've now lived half my life without my Dad, but I still smile with him every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 My prayers are still with you Tom, you are truly one of the good guys as was your Dad/teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.