My father died last night. He had suffered with cancer of the liver and pancreas for about 15 months, more than likely caused by the abuse of alcohol for a number of years. The news was delivered to me by my Mother -- it was emailed to her by her stepdaughter - who got a phone call from my half-sister. Quite a round about way.
As I was trying to think about what I could send to my stepmother and how I should word a card in deepest sympathy to her and her children -- I didn't take time to allow myself to feel -- until my nephew sent me a text message to ask "me" if I was okay. It touched my heart that he was considering how I might be feeling miles away from my family - losing my father to cancer - and being the forgotten child in any case.
Thank you sweet, sensitive nephew -- your daddy raised you right. Thank you to all my loved ones who have consoled my heart today. I love you all.
Dream Sweet
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