Friday, March 17, 2006

And so it goes....

Dad passed away peacefully this morning. He put up quite the good fight. So, we're all heading out to New Jersey tomorrow. I'm taking my running shoes....I'm sure I'll need the soothing I get from my runs. In the meantime, my heart is broken.

16 comments:

Jack said...

May Peace go with you! A death in the family is always hard, but the running shoes will at least give you an exit to find your peace.

My dad is 85 (in May), I expect I'll be going through this in the next few year's too.

God bless you and your family, thinking of you!

Born To Endure said...

I'm so sorry...my prayers are with you.

Cris said...

I'm so sorry to hear that, Lora. My condolences.

jeanne said...

My prayers are with you and your family, Lora.

Reen said...

Lora - I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

*jeanne* said...

I saw this poem online today, and I immediately thought of you and your Dad. I know you must be so filled with sorrow that it feels it has no end.

My heart is with you.

*jeanne*

I Did Not Die

Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

Melinda Sue Pacho

Todd said...

I am so so so sorry. I am glad to hear you will still get your runs in. I will miss you on Sunday but when I am out there I will keep you in my heart. I will try to PR for you. O.k. honestly I will just try to finish with a decent time. :)

Ben, aka BadBen said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad 3 years ago and it still hurts a lot.

Jon (was) in Michigan said...

So very sorry about your father, Lora. Your family is our thoughts and prayers.

Black Knight said...

I am very sorry, in this sad moment I am very close to you.

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Take care of yourself.

Bolder said...

thinking of you.

Jennifer P said...

I'm so sorry and thinking of you...

E-Speed said...

so sorry Lora

Una said...

I'm so sorry for your loss Lora. You and your family are in my prayers.

Hugs to you all.

BuckeyeRunner said...

I am catching up on my blog reading, and although I am late, please know that I am so sorry for you loss.