I lost my dad today.

[Guest]

He was a remarkably kind, funny, smart and talented man. He loved the Gospel and his family with his whole soul. My world will never be the same.

[Connie]

My condolences.  May the Lord grant you and your family peace and comfort.

[Just_A_Guy]

Sorry to hear this, Eowyn; my best to you and your family.

[NeuroTypical]

[PolarVortex]

Echoes of his earthly presence may fade with time, but love is eternal.  Am very sorry about your loss this day.

[Crypto]

I am sorry for your loss.

 

Look forward to the bright and beautiful future that one day will come, when you are reunited again.

[Iggy]

Eowyn, you Dad isn't lost. You know exactly where he is, now don't you. 

 

He has gone through the door from mortality to the next step in the plan of salvation. Keep the memory of him vibrant and alive by talking of him, sharing your memories with your family and writing them in your journal. All of the memories you have.

 

When my mother passed, my little brother and his wife took their four children to the temple, had a picnic on the grounds and explained to them that Grandma and gone through the door. Mom and left each of her grandchildren a tape recorded letter. My brother took one child into the atrium of the Portland Temple, let them listen to Grandma's letter and held them as they cried. The fourth child was only a baby so his turn in the atrium came many years later. 

 

Often I go to their FB pages and write a memory I have of my Dad, Mom and Grandma-  it is the easiest way to share their memories. I also post the same memories with all of the grandchildren AND great & ggreat grandchildren. 

 

I often think of putting together a book, printing it and sending everyone a copy - but I am not finished with the memories, will never be finished, and printing costs would break too many bank accounts. But FB and email are so handy. 

 

Our loved ones are never lost - unless they have apostatized - they have passed through the door from mortality to the next step towards eternal life. 

 

My love and prayers are with you, My Sister in Zion, and with your loved ones. 

[pam]

Oh Ewoyn, I'm so so sorry.  My thoughts are now with you and your family.

[classylady]

Eowyn, I am so sorry. Sending you love, prayers, and hugs.

[Palerider]

Sorry to hear this....prayers for you and your family.

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

So sorry for your loss Eowyn.  What a blessing to have a good father.

[Jane_Doe]

* hug *

[Leah]

Lots of hugs to you.

Even though you know you will see him again one day, it still hurts to lose someone you love and has always been a part of your life.

May you feel surrounded by your Heavenly Father's love.

[Silhouette]

Eowyn, I was so sorry to see this. May Heavenly Father comfort you with the knowledge that your dad is just fine in His and the Savior's loving care.

[notquiteperfect]

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Eowyn.  My heart goes out to you.

[FunkyTown]

I am very sorry to hear about this. You are amazing and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Vort]

You have my sincere condolences, Eowyn. My father died in January 2011, and not a day passes that I don't think about him. A good father is one of God's greatest gifts.

[Blackmarch]

Sorry to hear this. May God's blessings be on you.

[estradling75]

I am sorry for your loss

[Guest]

Condolences to you and your family, Eowyn.

[Roseslipper]

.I am so sorry to hear thisthe loss of a loved ones are so very very hard even with our faith but know that you did not lose your father that he is and always will be your father forever take this for your comfort families are foreverand love continues through the veil of time and space I lost my family too it hurts and when you lose a parent yes it is very hard and the pain will be there then feeling of loss is there but hold on hold on to the handrail on the gospel will bring you so much joy and happiness and I know that you already know this my love is sent to you in this time of need

[Jedi_Nephite]

I am sorry to hear about your loss.  My father passed away last year, and I think about him everyday.  A few days before he died, I found this article on lds.org: The Spirit World, Our Next Home.  I printed a copy for my mother, and it brought her much comfort.

Edited November 19, 2014 by Jedi_Nephite

[Jenamarie]

Hugs and prayers of comfort going out to you and your family.

[Windseeker]

Big hugs Eowyn. I'm sorry for your loss. 

[pkstpaul]

I'm so sorry for you loss. I'm glad the Gospel gives us a vision of renuiting with our loved ones. My you have happy memories of the past and thoughts for the future.