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Post by Zee on Dec 15, 2020 17:36:10 GMT
🥰🥰🥰
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Post by greendragonlady on Dec 15, 2020 18:01:03 GMT
You are so lucky to have a Dad like that. I'm sure you cherish every moment.
I'm glad he's doing well!
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Post by MZF on Dec 15, 2020 18:04:58 GMT
I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. It must be so difficult to lose your long time partner.
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Post by muggins on Dec 15, 2020 18:24:27 GMT
Aww - how very sweet to know he’s staying busy and keeping your mum’s memory alive by continuing her Christmas traditions:) I’m sure it’s a weight off your mind to know that he’s not just sitting at home grieving.
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Post by ellen on Dec 15, 2020 18:33:46 GMT
This is so sweet. I always feel like I'm keeping my relationship going with my mom when I do the things she was good at. I took a community ed class so that I could learn to make a decent pie crust and now I'm good at it. Your mom would love that he is making cheese straws.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2020 19:16:36 GMT
This is so awesome  |
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Post by janeinbama on Dec 15, 2020 19:19:59 GMT
Wow, your Dad the Rock Star. That is awesome that he wants to do these things and is following through on them. What a gift to you and your sister.
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Post by papersilly on Dec 15, 2020 19:25:36 GMT
i love hearing stories of widows or widowers keeping on with life after their long time partner pass away. i want so much to believe that if something happened to me, xmas cards will still be sent, my garden will live, and DH will eat more than just a sandwich for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 15, 2020 19:28:37 GMT
Well, you made me cry, gar.  |
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Post by beaglemom on Dec 15, 2020 19:30:11 GMT
Hugs! That is absolutely amazing. It is so lovely to hear that he is doing well and learning new things!
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Post by withapea on Dec 15, 2020 19:30:31 GMT
This makes me so happy. Your dad’s a gem.
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Post by catck on Dec 15, 2020 19:31:11 GMT
What an awesome dad, you must be so proud of him and rightly so!
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Post by smcast on Dec 15, 2020 19:33:57 GMT
Very impressive. Men are capable. Hes probably keeping busy because the quiet moments are the hardest.
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Dec 15, 2020 19:38:31 GMT
Making cheese straws from scratch is more than I have ever done in my life. Kudos to your dad. Me too! I'm scared of that recipe!!! Although, I LOVE to receive them as a gift! I'm impressed with all that your Dad is doing. It shows he's been watching your Mom all of these years and wasn't oblivious to what she was doing! |
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Post by gar on Dec 15, 2020 19:47:47 GMT
Well, you made me cry, gar . Aww  And all you guys have made me cry too with your kind words. Thank you all  |
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Post by craftykitten on Dec 15, 2020 20:24:26 GMT
Aw, that's too sweet, gar! |
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Post by tentoes on Dec 15, 2020 20:33:04 GMT
That is awesome. I lost my husband of 54 years about 2 years ago and I can't even remember how to cook. I did send out Christmas cards this year, but not the past two years. I don't even know where my address book is. (of course, I've moved since my husband died, so maybe it's in the stuff I haven't unpacked!) I do take care of my smaller space here, but I was at my wits end in the home we share for so many years. The memories overwhelmed me, and made me sad because he wasn't there with me. My head went completely blank. I didn't know how to fix anything--and I was lonely beyond words. Your dad sounds like he's doing very well.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Dec 15, 2020 20:35:16 GMT
Bless him. That's something to be proud of.  |
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Post by gar on Dec 15, 2020 20:52:28 GMT
That is awesome. I lost my husband of 54 years about 2 years ago and I can't even remember how to cook. I did send out Christmas cards this year, but not the past two years. I don't even know where my address book is. (of course, I've moved since my husband died, so maybe it's in the stuff I haven't unpacked!) I do take care of my smaller space here, but I was at my wits end in the home we share for so many years. The memories overwhelmed me, and made me sad because he wasn't there with me. My head went completely blank. I didn't know how to fix anything--and I was lonely beyond words. Your dad sounds like he's doing very well. I'm so sorry, I can imagine how overwhelming the memories must be sometimes ((hugs)) |
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Post by marmargirl on Dec 15, 2020 21:00:08 GMT
Aw, you have a really special dad!
I’m glad you shared this 💕
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Post by quinlove on Dec 15, 2020 21:14:24 GMT
Thanks for sharing that heart warming story. Your dad is handling it in such a positive way. You know what they say - the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree ~ you’re pretty awesome yourself. ((( hugs )))
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Post by jenjie on Dec 15, 2020 21:15:16 GMT
How sweet! How courageous. How proud you must be. gar just pay attention and make sure it doesn’t become a burden on him to do the holidays (or life) just like Mum did. At some point it may be overwhelming. Even though nobody else is putting these expectations on him, he might do it to himself. Once it stops being “fun” or satisfying he needs to know it’s ok to stop. |
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Post by gar on Dec 15, 2020 21:26:41 GMT
How sweet! How courageous. How proud you must be. gar just pay attention and make sure it doesn’t become a burden on him to do the holidays (or life) just like Mum did. At some point it may be overwhelming. Even though nobody else is putting these expectations on him, he might do it to himself. Once it stops being “fun” or satisfying he needs to know it’s ok to stop. Thank you for your wisdom, I will certainly bear that in mind quinlove - that's a very sweet thing to say, thank you |
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 15, 2020 21:27:53 GMT
Awww, I love this post so much!  Your dad is a right champ! |
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Post by MadamG2U on Dec 15, 2020 21:47:31 GMT
I am sorry for your loss. But reading about your dad brought a Hugh smile to my face. God bless him!
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Post by refugeepea on Dec 15, 2020 22:00:13 GMT
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Post by kate on Dec 15, 2020 22:06:41 GMT
What a great guy! God bless him for keeping your mom so present as he forges ahead. And God bless you, too, as you both find a way though grieving.
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Post by Mary_K on Dec 15, 2020 22:20:48 GMT
He sounds WONDERFUL and I'd like to have him for a neighbor!
Thanks for putting a smile on my face!
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Post by J u l e e on Dec 15, 2020 22:51:20 GMT
❤️❤️❤️
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Post by jayfab on Dec 15, 2020 23:10:31 GMT
Awww, your dad sounds like a wonderful man. Hugs to him, you and your family.
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