You are in Blogs / GrandaddyDayCare's Blog / Grandaddys Blog /

Category: Grandaddys Blog | Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 2:48 pm

---

My Dad passed away Thursday morning at 2:45 am. We didn't get home from the hospital until 4:30 am and I could not go to bed so I went out in the yard a spent a couple hours planting a couple flats of annuals. It was very peaceful and quite with only the birds chirping early in the morning. I could think and cry and reflect on what a great inspiration he was in my life. We were very close and often enjoyed just getting in the truck and trying to find a road we hadn't been down before just so we could go down it to see where it ended. I will miss Him.


This blog entry has been viewed 408 times

---

eileen wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 2:54 pm:

I'm so dreadfully sorry for your loss GDC. Strangely enough after my own father died the first thing I did after coming home from the hospital was to go into the garden too. Somehow the peace and tranqulity it offers helps with the grief we have to endure.

---

Palm Tree wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 2:58 pm:

My heart goes out to you. Gardening is truly therapy and I am glad that you could find some solace in your garden.

---

glendann wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 3:47 pm:

I am so very very sorry for your loss.Its so hard to loose a parent but even harder to loose a child .You will always miss him as mine has been gone almost 25 years and I will miss him forever same with mom and the digging in dirt in the peaceful garden helps for reason I can't explain.
My heart goes out to you.

---

GrandaddyDayCare wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 4:19 pm:

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. He had a very nice funeral. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a past Grand Master. Dad and Mom loved to travel and had been to all 48 states in North America and 4 Provinces in Canada. I was along for the ride on most of those trips with them.

---

toni wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 5:18 pm:

So sorry to hear about your loss. My Dad died almost 14 years ago and I still miss the heck out of him at times.
Working in the garden will help you get thru this. Maybe you could plan a memorial type garden when you feel like it.

---

Frank wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 6:46 pm:

Very sorry to hear your news GDC. I can understand why you turned to your garden for solace.

---

Droopy wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 8:10 pm:

I'm so sorry for your loss, GDC. *hug* Please keep on remembering all the good times. That way he'll still be with you.

I lost my father 16 years ago, and still miss him. I've got a special lily to remember him by. Gardening is good work when you're down.

---

kuntrygal wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 9:07 pm:

Doyle I am truly sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 12 years ago, and still start to the phone to call her. He was a huge influence in your life and you will see him in many different ways. You had an awesome relationship with your dad, and your rides down country lanes will always put a smile on your face.

---

Sjoerd wrote on Mon May 25, 2009 10:37 pm:

My condolences to you. It is easy to see what a great and painful loss yopu are suffering at the moment.
The fact that you used capital letters for "Dad" and "Him" says alot in terms of what he ment to you.

Thinking about the fond memories whilst planting sounds like a perfect way to heal.

Wishing you a great deal of strength in the coming weeks as you come to terms with your father's passing.
I also wish you success with those annuals that you planted.

---

cajunbelle wrote on Tue May 26, 2009 2:12 am:

GDC, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad almost 10 years ago and still miss him daily. I always remember what a strong Dad and a good Dad he was and that comforts me greatly. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

---

shannonrose wrote on Tue May 26, 2009 3:32 am:

GDC,
I extend my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father. I to have found comfort working in my gardens during times of trouble. My father passed away in the winter of 2006 . Ironically a garden magazine inspired my to plant a memorial garden in his memory. I own the house I grew up in. Many times I feel a connection to him there.

---

GrandaddyDayCare wrote on Tue May 26, 2009 11:21 am:

I know how much all Stewbies enjoy seeing birds also. The funeral home had the most beautiful White Doves that are trained to return to there home after being released at the burial site. They released 4 at one time together and we watched as they circled through the trees and disappeared, and then they released another one with my Dads name on it and we watched as it took the same path home as the other birds. I can say it was breathtaking to watch and a beautiful thought to have etched in your memory rather than sitting there watching them lower Him into the ground and being covered up with dirt. I hope someone got pictures of the Doves returning home. Thanks again for all the kind words, thoughts, and prayers as it has helped a great deal to have friends on the GardenStew I could share some of my thoughts with.

---

gardengater wrote on Tue May 26, 2009 2:34 pm:

So sorry for your loss, Grandaddy. What a wonderful thing to be able to say that your father was also your friend. That's a great tribute to him. It's very good that planting brings you so much consolation and when that garden blooms, your Dad will be in it.

---

eheslep wrote on Wed May 27, 2009 6:41 pm:

Sorry to hear about your dad! Our creator and friend knew we would need a place for comfort! How natural and soothing to the soul. Prayers for you as you go through this difficult time, but joyful to have such a place for solace to retreat to and honor your loved one's memory!

---

Leave a Comment

You are in Blogs / GrandaddyDayCare's Blog / Grandaddys Blog /