My father passed away, prayers would be appreciated

[fabsroman]

You know, while the rest of the country seems to fall apart I am constantly touched by the humanity of the people on this forum, and in the 2A community in general.

I can't begin to tell you how much it means to have your prayers and well wishes, guys.

I pretty much shut down after everything happened, then tried to act like nothing happened. Now I've started making some of the arrangements and I feel like I've taken the first few hard steps down the path, away from where he fell. I don't feel better about him being gone, but I do know that he taught me to be strong enough to shoulder this burden. My father was literally the most stubborn and strong man I've ever known, and he gave up everything when my mom passed when we were young to take care of us. He sacrificed every pleasure and comfort for himself so that we could have it better, and live well. I took care of him when his health started to fade, but I still feel like I could never begin to repay 1/1000th percent of the love and lessons he gave to me. He never turned his back on me when I needed it, and he never let me make the wrong and easy choice, even when it would have been INFINITELY easier for him to do so. He literally taught me everything I know about being a man.

I keep flashing back to memories of when I was young, and everything was so nice, and so safe. I had no idea how much he was working to make my world and my country that way. He never once made any mention of any special effort, or let on that it was even feasible to do less.

I don't know why it's so hard for people to see the core of decent humanity that makes up the people like my father, and the people on this forum.

You guys are the best.

Thank you, from my whole family.

I am very sorry to hear about your father passing.

What you wrote above is how I feel about my dad and it moved me. I have no idea how I am going to deal with it when the time comes. I hope you are dealing with it as well as possible. If you need anything, I am just up the road. Can't promise I can come through all the time, but if I can help, I will.

 

[Afrikeber]

Your fathers service is appreciated and I pray for your families comfort during this difficult time.