Dad was part of the brine. And the brine was part of him.
Cancer may have taken him, but it did not silence his courage.
Memories don’t fade, they are still tangible to me.
He wasn’t the best dad. Instead, he’d always be the best there ever was.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWhat a lovely way to remember a loved one who is no longer with you, Melissa.
Thank you for the lovely comment, Carrie. He was a beautiful man.
I am touched. My father is also no longer with us. He passed away four years ago. He is not perfect, but he is the best for us. Your photograph is lovely, Melissa. It is the best way to remember our beloved father that was gone in our sight but not in our heart.
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My dad only passed 7 months ago. Unfortunately, I could not travel home to be with my mother due to Covid. So, the loss still feels very fresh to me. He was the kindest of men. And I will forever miss him.
Oh, sorry to hear that, Melissa. I hope this pandemic will end soon so you can travel home to be with your mother.
Thank you, I hope so as well! ❤️
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A heartfelt entry, I am very sorry for your loss.
Daisy, thank you. ❤️
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m so sorry for your loss Melissa. Take comfort in the beautiful memories you have, and I know that you will soon make it home to be with your mother.
Eric, thanks for your kind words. It’s hard to remain positive during this mess but I’m trying. I hope I can get home soon!
Your words tell us so much about your dad Melissa and are a lovely tribute to him. I too hope you get to see your mum soon, this has really been the worst of times for families.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you for your kind words! Things seem to be getting better here. I’m cautiously optimistic, I guess.
I try to make him proud daily.
Your picture and its description touches all of us, Melissa. Love and loss are a deep part of our lives, and your Dad must have been very special. Was your King Conch story also about your actual dad? Did he read any of your stories before he died? He must have been extremely proud of you.
Thanks for your questions Julie! My dad had a rare form of colorectal cancer. The “King Conch” story was loosely based on my best friend’s father. His father had both dementia and Parkinson’s. My mother read this story to him when he was unable to read it himself due to the progression of the cancer. She also read “Rough and Salty Seas to Zion” to him, and a few more. Unfortunately, he… Read more »
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleTo die in your 60s is absolutely too young and absolutely unfair. Yes, you will miss him the rest of your life – but the memories will become sweeter over the years and the gratitude for everything he was and still is (alive in you and your children) will grow deeper. My Dad died at 95, and I still thought that was too young. It does seem, however, that he is still… Read more »
You really made my day, Julie! We are never ready to lose a parent no matter the age. You are right. This pandemic quickly piled on top of me and my mourning process. It really snuffed out my ability to do so.
Summer is here, and that’s something to look forward to at least! Things may not become perfect overnight but there’s always writing to fall back on.
A wonderful tribute, Melissa. And, a special photo as he looks out on something he loved. ?
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