Hi John and La Nell,
I am so grateful to you for bringing us this forum.
It really helps us to strengthen our bond as we get to know each other very closely through these wonderful experiences.
I was deeply moved to read Samantha's post and I felt she was speaking out my words.
I lost my father twenty years back to a heart attack. It was my birthday! I woke up feeling good that day. The april air was fine and crisp and I felt good. I rushed to work, thinking of the long day that would be ahead, full of good wishes and gifts. But within a few hours after that, my dad was gone....I spent the whole evening and late into the night at his funeral...
As I was sitting, far from the crowd, watching him on the pyre....flames and all...misty-eyed.....suddenly, amongst the crown of relatives, I saw him...black rimmed glasses, white shirt, there he was!!! I rubbed my eyes to look again...he was there!!! It was a stone's throw from where I was sitting, so I picked myself up to run to him...when I got up and started walking...he wasn't there!!
Since, then, I have seen him....often, amidst the crowd, at bus stops...busy railway stations..when I am in pain, in sorrow...every time...I know he is there with me!
I pay my heartfelt regards through this forum to my dear father!
I thank you, all, for your wonderful posts.
God Bless you!
Aparna
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