Please Send Prayers My Way- I Lost My Dad Last Night

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a participant, Heather, who is seeking support after the sudden loss of her father. Many participants express their condolences, share personal experiences of loss, and offer emotional support during this difficult time.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of losing their father in a similar manner and expresses understanding of Heather's feelings.
  • Several participants express their condolences and offer prayers for Heather and her family.
  • Another participant mentions the importance of allowing oneself to grieve and shares their personal approach to handling loss.
  • One participant discusses the impact of loss on children and shares their experience of including their kids in funeral services.
  • Another participant suggests that decisions regarding children's involvement in the services should be based on what feels right for Heather and her family.
  • Several users mention their own experiences with loss and how it has affected them over time.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While many participants agree on the importance of emotional support and prayers, views differ regarding the involvement of children in funeral services, with no clear consensus emerging on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a shared understanding of grief and personal experiences related to losing a parent, highlighting the emotional challenges faced by those in similar situations.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be useful for members of the consultant community who are navigating their own experiences of loss or seeking support for others in similar situations.

heather223
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Hi, I am asking for everyone's thoughts and prayers right now. I lost my dad last night to a massive heart attack. It was very unexpected and I am just so sad and numb right now. It hasn't really hit me yet and I am sure the worse is to come. :cry:
 
I'm so very sorry to hear that. I couldn't even imagine what you are going through right now.
 
Heather
I am so sorry to hear that. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Heather, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Deepest sympathies; you and yours are in my prayers.
 
Heather, so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
 
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad the same way so I know what you're going through. You and your family are in my prayers. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
 
Sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family!
 
Heather, I am so sorry for your loss, too. Eighteen years ago I lost my dad the same way. You'll be in my prayers.
 
Oh Heather, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for you and your family. I can only imagine the shock, and it taking a while to sink in...
 
Oh Heather, so sorry for your loss hun! You and your family will be in my prayers.
 
Prayers being sent your way...you and your family will be in our thoughts during this difficult time.
 
Heather - prayers are with you & your family right now. I can only imagine how you feel. Hugs!
 
Dear Heather,

My deepest sympathies go out to you. I lost my beloved father suddenly 24 years ago. It will be a very difficult time for you, but what helped me most was that I allowed myself to grieve. So Heather, allow yourself to grieve, meaning there are no standard reactions or way that you're supposed to act. If you have children, it's okay to cry in front of them. If you're able to hole yourself up for awhile, that might be helpful for you. Some people need to be surrounded by others, there are just so many ways people handle this. Just be yourself, don't concern yourself with what others might think.

God Bless!
 
Heather, you are in my prayers, I lost my dad almost 8 years ago (Feb. 25) it was very sudden for him too. You will be numb for a while then it will hit you, keep family and friends around it does help.
 
I'm so sorry to hear it.
 
Heather - Hugs and prayers to you. I lost my Dad 3 years ago. He was ill but the timing of his death was a shock. He fell in the middle of the night and died. I can tell you it is a totally different experience than losing a grandparent. It is a feeling you will never forget. Take time to grieve, hold your family close and make sure your mom doesn't make any major decisions during this time. My brother and I shielded my mom for awhile. She is a very smart lady but we didn't want her to do anything out of emotion and she also needed to grieve.Keep a Kleenex box handy and let the tears flow as they need to!
 
Heather, thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days/weeks/months/year to come. God Bless.
 
So sorry to hear this Heather. Prayers with you and your family.
 
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Thank you all, this is the first time I have ever lost someone that I was even remotely close to. Just when I think the tears have stopped they start all over again. I do have 2 children who are close to my dad and we told them today. Josh is 7 and Kayla is 3. Josh seemed ok, Kayla lost it. My husband feels we should let Josh be part of the services, basically there for all of it. I feel he should just go to one of the calling hours. Any thoughts? I need advice on this. I am the oldest so I feel like I need to take responsibility, but also I need support to. My husband and in-laws have been great, but I still just feel lost and numb.
 
Heather,
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my prayers.
 
I dont know how your funerals go. But I have taken my kids 6, 4 and 1 1/2 at the time to the funerals and also the viewing. You definitly need to do what you feelis right for you and your family.
 
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I haven't lost a parent yet so I have no advice for you, but I know the others on this site will do all they can to help you with this.
 
I'm sorry for your loss.

If your son wants to attend the service, and if there's a viewing at the funeral, be sure to let your son have his own viewing beforehand.

My heart goes out to you and your family.
 
((HUGS)), Heather. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have lost my father-in-law, and a step-father to a massive heart attack, but nothing can come close to losing your own father. I can't even imagine. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. {{{HUGS}}}
 
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine losing my father. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ask your son what he wants to do. Let him make the choice, but I agree that he needs a private viewing with you and your husband to allow him to understand what is going on, if there will be a viewing at the service.
 
Oh Heather. I am so sorry for your terrible and sudden loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers in the days to come.
 
Heather, so sorry for your loss.
 
Heather,,, I am sooo sorry for your lost. I lost my dad in 1976 and I still miss him and I lost mom 3 years ago. I am not sure you really ever get over it....Take time to remember all the good memories and look at pictures when you are ready. I still talk to my mom and dad, ,and now they are back together again. So many times I think I have to tell mom this or that, and then I remember I can't really. But I do talk to both of them. I will be praying for all of your family.

Debbie
 
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