Thanks Bobby, my parents got divorced when I was 7 and I saw my father one weekend a month for many years after that and less often as I got older, into college, etc... My wife and I had really started building a new relationship with my dad and his wife and then he sick and died just two months later. He was a very simple and gentle person and he and wife were always a calm juxtasposition to my mother's volatility.

My big dog... I just don't know what to say. I wanted to tell somebody about the whole thing. I just keep telling myself there is no other option. Its very sad.

Gentle is a good word I think...

Dear Tritone,
I am so glad for you that you had those 2 months with your dad.
What wonderful memories to hold on to.
YOu are sounding very healthy right now...for this I am very happy for you.
thanks for sharing!
((((HUGS))))
bizi

Sadly I don't think there is another option either. This is just one of those unfaceable decisions that has already been made...I don't even think you made it...it made itself which still makes it unbearable.
I am so glad for you that you were developing a stronger relationship with your father and so sad for you that it had to end so abruptly.....but I believe in guardian angels and I just bet now he has become your guardian angel, another golden safety net. I also believe that some things are supposed to be...and are very spiritual in nature.
You keep on trying and keep on getting confronted by ordeals but I feel so strongly it will all work for you....but I have no clue as to time frame.
Bobby
ps are you beginning to have the same feeling?

I do. Everything is going to be alright. That has become our mantra...

I am so happy for you and your wife...way to go
Bobby

HI, Good to hear from you! I am so sorry to hear about your Dad and your Doggy.

Sending lots of Hugs, Nikko