Laura,

First, I want you to know how truly sorry I am to hear of your father's passing. I found great joy in your post, though, to re-live the love you two found and shared to the end as I read your post. I remember too well most of the year 2000 taking care of my mother. There were times that it was so tough yet the joy we shared, the love that we shared can never be replaced. I, too, found it an honor to be at that place at that time to give back to the one who gave so much to me all my life.

I have found over the years that my pain was slowly replaced by the fondest of memories and still chuckle at some of the silliness we shared for 9 painful months.

I really know what you mean about letting the spirit out of the house and the angels he was seeing towards the end. You were indeed very special to have been a part of that and I am really glad that he had the opportunity to know you as a parent and a daughter.

Best Wishes,

Ed

SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
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