tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post6098899656737300208..comments2023-12-07T03:53:20.096-05:00Comments on Bang on My Drum: Final Words With My FatherDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15371849934851785096noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-85930958456953713592008-01-10T23:04:00.000-05:002008-01-10T23:04:00.000-05:00I'd like to add condolences too, Dave. I know wha...I'd like to add condolences too, Dave. I know what it is like, my father died last May and although we didn't have a particularly good relationship (he should have had sons instead of 4 daughters); he is still missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-77993575516017667482008-01-07T19:28:00.000-05:002008-01-07T19:28:00.000-05:00As usual, I'm always the last one to catch on.Dave...As usual, I'm always the last one to catch on.<BR/><BR/>Dave, I'm TRULY sorry to hear about your father.<BR/><BR/>I won't pretend that I can come up with the perfect line for you during your hour of hardship. I just pray that God will give you his perfect peace. Stay encourgaged brother!<BR/><BR/>Here's to a great 2008!Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018331496569382238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-80816181390791465592008-01-07T18:50:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:50:00.000-05:00Dave,How are you doing? You have been in my thoug...Dave,<BR/>How are you doing? You have been in my thoughts. It is maddening that I can't think of some great inteligent thing to say to you. How are your boys?Joyce's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945357684827833354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-23756613820094236452008-01-05T09:15:00.000-05:002008-01-05T09:15:00.000-05:00A beautifully tender and sensitive post. Thanks f...A beautifully tender and sensitive post. Thanks for being so "real" in this. I have never lost anyone either and my parents are 88 and 86 so I know it is close. I hope that when it comes, I can handle it and look upon it the same balanced way you have; as a celebration of the next stage of a great person's life.Mother of Inventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797365678860039018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-36721742358925644812008-01-05T05:01:00.000-05:002008-01-05T05:01:00.000-05:00Hey Dave,I found your blog through Rowdy. I was re...Hey Dave,<BR/><BR/>I found your blog through Rowdy. I was really touched by this blog of yours and thought of leaving u a message.<BR/><BR/>No matter how hard one tries to console u, a loss is a loss. So all I wanted to tell u is what I have believed in. Something that has helped me stay strong in such agonizing situations.<BR/><BR/>Please check:<BR/><BR/>http://seemudiaries.blogspot.com/2007/09/belief-helps.html<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>SeemaSeema B Menonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990772881675930466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-71538906174171373552008-01-05T04:45:00.000-05:002008-01-05T04:45:00.000-05:00Dave I'm so sorry about your loss. My mum died in ...Dave I'm so sorry about your loss. My mum died in May and I miss her so much, Christmas has been hard.<BR/><BR/>a life-changing experience, isn't it? i wish you all the best in 2008 as you work your way through the grievinglettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-50037396819262192792008-01-03T14:59:00.000-05:002008-01-03T14:59:00.000-05:00Dave, you have my deepest and most sincere condole...Dave, you have my deepest and most sincere condolences.Jazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644896022880634803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-45106444584946928512008-01-02T22:59:00.000-05:002008-01-02T22:59:00.000-05:00Dave, My condolences. This was such a moving post,...Dave, My condolences. This was such a moving post, thank you for sharing.Portiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267963630814453792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-10547070577169786852008-01-02T21:04:00.000-05:002008-01-02T21:04:00.000-05:00Dave - linked here from Wanda. Just wanted you to...Dave - linked here from Wanda. Just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your dad. It is difficult to lose a loved one - no matter when they are taken away. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.BJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327116524831723794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-91463678267193020732008-01-02T20:50:00.000-05:002008-01-02T20:50:00.000-05:00DaveI have new post!SantilliDave<BR/>I have new post!<BR/>SantilliLuiz Santilli Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702404141203889072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-46289878039350520662008-01-02T19:42:00.000-05:002008-01-02T19:42:00.000-05:00you have my deepest condolences. peace(found you v...you have my deepest condolences. peace<BR/><BR/>(found you via mago)savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-13407772602050225792008-01-02T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-02T16:59:00.000-05:00I'm sorry I didn't read this sooner Dave. My heart...I'm sorry I didn't read this sooner Dave. My heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of your dad! What a difficult thing it must have been to see him in pain & suffering. I pray that you have many fond memories of him to cherish for years & years to come.Becky Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328240336833495892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-9861677705146819572008-01-02T15:52:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:52:00.000-05:00Dave,you are in my thoughts.Dave,<BR/>you are in my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-8719365270320877232008-01-02T15:39:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:39:00.000-05:00Dave,Sorry about your dad passing away during the ...Dave,<BR/><BR/>Sorry about your dad passing away during the holidays. That must be extra tough. I'm glad you blogged about your experiences. I know that I'll have to face this experience too one day. Your post will help me cope better.David Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766083112679785390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-33762387675075832802008-01-02T14:46:00.000-05:002008-01-02T14:46:00.000-05:00It sounds like it went as well as could be expecte...It sounds like it went as well as could be expected.<BR/><BR/>I am glad to hear you are looking forward to a great new year.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>~OsweganOsweganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490409111938079094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-81726248479419538052008-01-02T10:53:00.000-05:002008-01-02T10:53:00.000-05:00Dave - again, new visitor, but my thoughts and pra...Dave - again, new visitor, but my thoughts and prayer.<BR/>My father died suddenly on Christmas day 2000.<BR/><BR/>Every blessing for you and the family in 2008virtual nexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955335598875413324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-12608814187706018032008-01-02T08:40:00.000-05:002008-01-02T08:40:00.000-05:00This post brought tears to my eyes. I'm sure he wo...This post brought tears to my eyes. I'm sure he would have been proud of you.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-56819990386181859072008-01-02T07:03:00.000-05:002008-01-02T07:03:00.000-05:00what a great tribute! praying with you - I know ho...what a great tribute! praying with you - I know how that feels... just think he's in Heaven...Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389922868709027304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-79577248834892309212008-01-02T06:35:00.000-05:002008-01-02T06:35:00.000-05:00I'm sorry.Peace.I'm sorry.<BR/>Peace.austerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839224877080864005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-21061876938392602502008-01-01T23:17:00.000-05:002008-01-01T23:17:00.000-05:00I am so sorry for the lose of your Dad.Its just so...I am so sorry for the lose of your Dad.<BR/><BR/>Its just so heart breaking. No matter what our relationship is with our parents, when they are gone, we then realize just how precious they are.<BR/><BR/>I will be praying for you.<BR/><BR/>And have a holy and peaceful New Year.Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109827036195398138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-87909180977753387352008-01-01T21:31:00.000-05:002008-01-01T21:31:00.000-05:00Dave.My condolences to you.In this moments, there ...Dave.<BR/><BR/>My condolences to you.<BR/>In this moments, there are no words to said, only the silence!<BR/>I wish that 2008 be a very happy year, for you, his wife, children and family!<BR/><BR/>Santilli, from BrasilLuiz Santilli Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702404141203889072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-86399661744904433092008-01-01T18:15:00.000-05:002008-01-01T18:15:00.000-05:00Dave, I think you wrote a great tribute to your f...Dave, I think you wrote a great tribute to your father. I hope you grieve as you want to. I know that everyone grieves their own way and no one can tell you how. There will be good days and bad days but I hope the good are more than the bad.<BR/>I buried my dad two years after I buried my mom.<BR/>I had already buried a husband. It doesn't get easier but it does get better.Joyce's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945357684827833354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-51753806927572182722008-01-01T18:12:00.000-05:002008-01-01T18:12:00.000-05:00My prayers are with you.....may this year be happy...My prayers are with you.....may this year be happy for you and yours.Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601316661181297640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-59711395532808414692008-01-01T17:21:00.000-05:002008-01-01T17:21:00.000-05:00Very touching post. You making this post is part ...Very touching post. You making this post is part of your healing process. There will be a lot of sad days. A lot of first holidays and special days without him. Each year gets a little easier but I do not think we ever totally get over the fact we have lost a loved one. You are in my prayers. May God bless you as you face each day. Just hold your precious memories of your dad in your heart.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101946080644921763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767713885443036882.post-52946514202431420022008-01-01T16:44:00.002-05:002008-01-01T16:44:00.002-05:00I am sorry for your loss. But glad that his suffe...I am sorry for your loss. But glad that his suffering is over. My best to your mom.<BR/><BR/>And hope you will live your New Year with the joy, which I'm sure, he would want you to. <BR/><BR/>{I saw your comment in 'Champagne Taste' blog, and came over to say a small message.}<BR/><BR/>Mari-Nanci<BR/>USsmilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.com