My father died this morning.
The cancer consumed him. There was nothing left to do.
He drifted into sleep and didn't come back.
He was 94, and although he never played cricket he had, as they say, a good innings.
I am so glad I got to see him one more time last Saturday.
Although he was struggling to stay awake he did recognise us and we talked a little about the old times.
Now there are arrangements to be made with my two elder sisters.
I can't remember much of what happened when my mum died - that was 37 years ago.
This will be different.
Although I am all grown up and I have a lovely wife and three children, losing one's second parent is a very hard and very harsh point in life.
Both the people who raised you and guided you and got you out of fixes are gone.
It's all on me now.
One step further along the road. One step nearer the end.
Make every single second count.
Make every thing you do right.
I am going to grow those trees. All 100,000 of them.
And the first 94 of them will be for you Dad.
Goodbye Dad. And thank you for everything.
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Hey @Pennsif ,I am sorry to read about your dad. I was seeing dream the same things about my dad 1 day ago. I cried and woke up. It reminds us all that we are going to the closer to our death. Nobody can deny it. I really feel sorry for your loss now. But I hope everything will be okay for you sooner.
My sincere condolences to you and the family @pennsif. Its really tough to see your hero pass on. At 94.. I'm sure he had lived an extraordinary life... May he now rest in peace...
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Dear sr, i am so sorry to listen that, hope your daddy have a better place and help you every day from the heaven.
@pennsif rest in peace your dad, i imagine how hard it could be.
So sorry for your loss @pennsif
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Pennsif I'm so sorry for your loss❤️
So sorry for your loss @pennsif. I know exactly what you mean about losing the second parent. It was the other way around for me.
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I'm sorry for your loss.
I know it's probably no consolation, but this is the best way to go.
This is a very good age. We can only hope to live that long in this time we're in.
My grandma was approximately 94 when she went. (they didn't know her actual birthday but they estimated based on an event that happened around her birth).
So sorry to be reading this, I felt really bad the day I read your post about his cancer. Death is inevitable, sorry for the lost. Accept my condolences! Best wishes to your families 🙏
so sorry for the loss of you dad @pennsif ... my dad was the second parent to go. Has taken a long time for me to stop having to catch myself thinking I should give dad a call.
Damn man. That hits hard I know, no matter how long you saw this day coming.
I wish you the best on becoming stronger each and everyday. I know it’s not an easy thing to accept, but you will continue through this existence with vivid memories of him still with you. It really is all on you now, you’ve got this!
I am so sorry for your loss @pennsif 🤗 Even when we know it is inevitable it is still a huge change and there is a lot of struggle in letting go. All my love & condolences ❤💙💚
Deepest condolences for the loss of your father @pennsif.
I have no doubt he was very proud of the man he raised, and I know you will grow those 100,000 trees. May his soul rest in peace.
I know that experience, it's been two years since I lost my father and I still remember him. As long as he lives in our hearts and thoughts, he will not have died. Only the one we forget dies. A strong hug that accompanies you in this moment, @pennsif
So sorry for your loss. I know that's never easy, even after a full life! 💚
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My condolences
Sending a lot of hugs.
@pennsif I am so sorry for the loss of your Father, I lost mine to cancer 20 years ago. I feel your pain, always keep him in your heart and he will be with you in spirit.
Sorry for your loss @Pennsif. God Bless.
I'm so sorry for your loss pennsif... Even though none of us ever met your father, we kind of did through you, and there is no doubt in my mind he was a great man.
A big hug brother
sorry for your loss🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss @pennsif! I'm sending you lots of love and strength to get through this difficult time. Hope you get loads of support from your family!
Always tough to lose a parent! I try to reflect of what I wish I had did before my dad died and correct it with my mom but as years past we often forget to often how fragile it all is. Thanks for the reminder!
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Sending you kind wishes and healing light @pennsif. Always very sad to say goodbye to a parent. I bet you that your first 94 trees will grow really fast and well.
I am sorry to hear about your loss, my deep condolences.
My condolences to you. I'm sure he is in a better place now and free of any pain he was suffering from.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that those trees will be a good memorial for your Dad
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Am so sorry to see, may you find the strength to bear this loss.
Take solace in the fact that he is in after place.
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I wish you the best on this next Journey Pennsif. Its always hard losing a parent.
My sincere condolences @pennsif
Sorry for your loss. May your strength be replenished and may you find the strength to journey through life. Just be reminded that you're not alone. Cheer up
Sorry to hear this. Its hard, it is definitely hard.
Really sorry for your loss @pennsif. That's rough :(
sorry for your loss, that's life, we all gonna go
Thinking of you today @pennsif. “Make every second count” are very wise words. X
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My condolences @pennsif Nice to see that you will plant trees in memory of your Dad. Take care!
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big love and hugs to you from the hippopotamus tree pennsif x x my daddy went the same way. much too young mind, but it doesn't make a difference, cancer is always a cruddy way to go : ( I like to picture death as the greatest sense of relief a person could ever experience. Ultimate immersion. Nothing left but perfection x x
Sorry for your loss .. my thoughts are with you and yours.
Damn, my condolences @pennsif
My deep condolences @pennsif. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Very sorry to hear this. Wishing you and your family all the best.
Sorry for your loss.
condolences to you and and your entire family.
I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel comfort in knowing he is no longer in any pain. Sending you loads of love and light xoxo
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Dear @pennsif,
Sorry to read you lost your beloved father, and at the same time I feel relieved when you write about the last moment you spent together.
You're on your own way now, but I'm pretty sure your parents gave you some kind of (unachieved) life-map. Up to you now to complete it and transmit it to your children.
My sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Sorry to read this. 😥 x
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Accept our heartfelt condolence @pennsif and your dad is definitely very proud of the man he raised you to become. The first 94 trees will definitely create a green blossom for your dad in paradise. Take heart and we are glad your dad's passing away has inspired and fortified your desire to do more good to people and the planet.
My deepest condolenses of your dad's passing. Sorry that I haven't been really engaging with the platform writers much for quite a while.
Peace be upon him and your family brother. Those trees will be a great legacy and remembrance of your father.
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@pennsif I don't know you, but it hurts me for you..
I wish you all the energy and love of nature!
God bless you.