I'm still alive and breathing...

[Spinner]

I am so very sorry.

[bnoft]

Peter,
While we have not met, I have stumbled down a parallel path. I could lean on my wife , I expect it is a lot tougher to watch your bride struggle with the same illness. My condolences for your loss, that just adds to the load. Good luck with your recovery and know there are a lot of unknown friends praying for you.
Bill

[Moonfish]

Sorry for your family’s loss. May the healing begin.

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. PH. Deepest condolences.

[BamaRican]

Originally Posted by Pau Hana

Papason died today- it sucks.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers and blessings to you and yours.

[Pau Hana]

Thanks, all.

Fulvio Steven LaFranchi - 10/21/1925- 10/06/2021. US Army and US Navy WWII veteran, Pacific Campaigns. An excellent father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived well, and it's time for him to rest.

[rgano]

This too shall pass. Carry on.

[Art]

Peter, I provide condolences for the gentleman who passed. Giving my best wishes for you and your wife's health. May the remainder of 2021 and the oncoming years treat you and yours very well. - Art

[Blissboat]

Peter: Peace to Fulvio LaFranchi, and to all his beloveds. Peace and health to you and yours.

[BandB]

Originally Posted by Pau Hana

Thanks, all.

Fulvio Steven LaFranchi - 10/21/1925- 10/06/2021. US Army and US Navy WWII veteran, Pacific Campaigns. An excellent father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived well, and it's time for him to rest.

Wifey B: I'm going to say three words that may surprise but then try to explain.

Rejoice in Grief

Sounds paradoxical, but it really does fit. See, the real basis of grieving after a death is all the wonderful memories from one's life. Excellent father, grandfather, great grandfather, lived well. Good man. Left great memories and as you work through the grief, more and more you'll find yourself thinking of the great times and rejoicing that you have them, even now as his time on earth has ended.

I speak a bit from opposite experience, having never lost anyone I love to death but hubby and I sort of adopted parents in our adult years and I know how horrible I'm going to find their deaths when they come. But I compare to the deaths of our birth fathers and neither of us felt any sadness over the death, just the emptiness of not feeling. We could only imagine at those times what others like you go through. Even today, we haven't been through what you're going through. However, I do feel that having grief over the death of a father is a horrible and wonderful experience at the same time.

The following words are often misinterpreted as having something to do with the failure of romance, but they were not that. They are from Alfred Lord Tennyson's "In Memoriam A. H. H." It was originally entitled "The Way of the Soul" and was quite lengthy in revealing his thoughts on the death of his close friend. I offer only these four lines but highly recommend the entire poem.

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

My thoughts are with you. Just treasure the sorrow you feel.

[BamaRican]

Originally Posted by BandB

Wifey B: I'm going to say three words that may surprise but then try to explain.



Rejoice in Grief



Sounds paradoxical, but it really does fit. See, the real basis of grieving after a death is all the wonderful memories from one's life. Excellent father, grandfather, great grandfather, lived well. Good man. Left great memories and as you work through the grief, more and more you'll find yourself thinking of the great times and rejoicing that you have them, even now as his time on earth has ended.



I speak a bit from opposite experience, having never lost anyone I love to death but hubby and I sort of adopted parents in our adult years and I know how horrible I'm going to find their deaths when they come. But I compare to the deaths of our birth fathers and neither of us felt any sadness over the death, just the emptiness of not feeling. We could only imagine at those times what others like you go through. Even today, we haven't been through what you're going through. However, I do feel that having grief over the death of a father is a horrible and wonderful experience at the same time.



The following words are often misinterpreted as having something to do with the failure of romance, but they were not that. They are from Alfred Lord Tennyson's "In Memoriam A. H. H." It was originally entitled "The Way of the Soul" and was quite lengthy in revealing his thoughts on the death of his close friend. I offer only these four lines but highly recommend the entire poem.



I hold it true, whate'er befall;

I feel it when I sorrow most;

'Tis better to have loved and lost

Than never to have loved at all.



My thoughts are with you. Just treasure the sorrow you feel.

When my close friend died playing volleyball with a bunch of men. That night as I was heartbroken a friend of mine from Boston asked me

“What’s good about this?”

After I rudely questioned his remark he told me that’s just my pain speaking but my heart would answer that question.

As hard as it is to ask it during hard times, asking what’s good about (blank), turns your heart towards gratitude instead of darkness.

When I gave it a good shot I remembered all the good times with my friend and all the good he did.

Hope this helps.

[OldDan1943]

It is now time to celebrate his life.

[Conrad]

As my brother said when Mom passed,

"It's a sad time but not a bad time."

My condolences to you and your family Peter.

[BandB]

Peter:

Wifey B: How are you and your wife doing in your recovery from Covid 19? Well, I hope.

[Yachtman]

Our hearts go out to you both. Stand strong and be there for each other, and your family.

[Muirgen Afloat]

So sorry for your families loss Peter. Grief is a beast. Life experience has shown me though the hole in the heart never goes away, the pain is causes isn't as sharp over time. May you and your family find comfort in each other and those who care.
Hope you are both aren't having any long terms effects from Covid.
We are in the local area now, if there is anything we can do, let us know, Laura

[Hippocampus]

Glad you survived. Natural immunity after infection is weak and not complete. Please get yourself and your loved ones VACCINATED!!! Mixture of natural and induced immunity is quite strong. Do it now.

[Pau Hana]

Originally Posted by Hippocampus

Glad you survived. Natural immunity after infection is weak and not complete. Please get yourself and your loved ones VACCINATED!!! Mixture of natural and induced immunity is quite strong. Do it now.

We were vaccinated when we caught the 'rona....

[OldDan1943]

Originally Posted by Pau Hana

We were vaccinated when we caught the 'rona....

My sister had a flu shot and then the 3 shots. She was really sick for about a week. She was tested and told she has Covid. The time between the flu shot and Covid shots eliminate a possible conflict.

[rgano]

This