I've been quiet the past week due to my father passing away on New Year's Day. I always thought to myself that I'd love to see both my parents grow old and enjoy life. Well my father has done at least one of those things. I haven't really spoken to my father for almost 13 years. Every now and then we would send each other random messages. Never got into deep conversations. Always was a "Hey what's up, hope all is well" type of thing. My father though, he loved anything to do with vehicles. He would build hot rods from the ground up, always go to car shows. My pops was a literal genius when it came to vehicles. He's made some-not-so-great decisions in his life being drugs and alcohol. Which I'm assuming was the cocaine abuse that ultimately caught up to him and caused him to pass away from the heart attack he had. He was 41 when he passed on New Years. His 42nd birthday was just a couple months away. I never thought in a million years at the age of 23 I'd lose my father, who was still young himself. As I said above we haven't really spoken to each other for almost 13 years. That is my only regret. I wish I would have made a bigger attempt to speak to him. What kills me the most is to know our silence is now permanent. I am thankful for all the memories we have got to make over the years and I know I will never forget the great times we've had together while I was a child. No matter how old you get or how busy life makes you, always make time for your parents. You never know when life will take them away from you. Cherish all the sacrifices and things your parents have done for you because in the blink of an eye everything can change. I would also like to take the chance an apologize to everyone and anyone who've I've said things about, pissed off, hurt, and generally all the things I've done.
Been there Wallace and its very hard. We've had our differences but I'm truly sorry for your loss, its nice that you can talk about the things he enjoyed etc.
I understand the pain you're going thru. I would go Complete crazy if I lose my father. I would rather go first thats how much I dont wanna experience it.
I was going to say I'm sorry for your loss... but I don't feel sorry for your loss. But good luck I guess.
Sorry for your loss buddy. I know how you feel i lost my dad when i was 21, I wasn't close to him and we only spoke when it was convenient for him. I have the same regrets as you. I'll be praying for you!
Oh Wally.. Wondered where you got to. Very sorry to hear you lost your Dad. :-( Although the situation isn't ideal, you will always have those happy memories and carry them with you forever. It's a kind reminder to everyone i guess to make time and share some happy times with those you may not always see or speak to. xx
You, sir, are an asshole. If you don't care, quietly move along. No reason to be an insensitive jerk. That being said, OP, I'm terribly sorry for your loss. If you need a friend or just want to talk to someone that's been in a very similar situation, I'm here and would be happy to listen.
My condolences.. Good advice.. Actually needed that. You and I are the same age. And I feel for you.. Thoughts going your way.
I know we don't know each other and I am yet to physically lose my parents, but your experience really resonates with me and even made me a bit teary. I'm glad to hear you have those moments to cherise, because not everyone does, so you're lucky to have them. Take care and remember you don't have to be strong all the time