I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you and your dad had a very special relationship, and he absolutely knew that you would have been with him at the end if you could have. Big hugs to you and your family.
jigsy: Oh my, I'm so sorry. Your story made me cry right here at my desk. I'm sorry you didn't make it, but I'm glad you were able to say goodbye. Take care of yourself, and I'm so sorry you have to go through this. You have so many hugs.
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I'm so, so sorry. Right now nothing we say will make you feel better, I know, but in time please try to take comfort in the fact that he knew how much you loved him- you were able to show him and tell him all the days that came before.
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