Feeling so numb my father passed away.

Dear friends, Its been awhile since I have posted. I have been in Pocatello Idaho the last 2 months helping my mother take care of my ill father. This past Thursday my father passed away and it has been a whirlwind since. He went peacefully but it still hurts tremendiously. I am so thankful for the gospel and the plan of salvation. I know I will see him again and that is a great comfort for me and my family. Today I have the task of preparing his Life history and eulogy. I am feeling so many emotions right now and my mind is being flooded with so many memories. I hope that I can prepare and present this task with the tender spirit of the Holy Ghost. I was wondering if you all could say a prayer for my mother and my brothers and sisters for comfort and strength. I will get back to the forum as soon as I return back home to Montana, Thanks Kathy

Kaythy, Our prayers are with YOU and your family!! Nothing can ever prepare you for a time like this. Take care of you!!! Your Father in Heaven is mindful of your needs and I am sure right by your side!! Love in Him, Gala

Dear Kathy my prayers are with your family I know what you are feeling both of my parents have gone home to be with are Heavenly Father. My Father was never baptized but after my Mom went home one yr later I had her work done and we are a eternial Family I know what a joy that brings us all knowing that. Love Saralan

Kathy - I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Go ahead and grieve and cry. Those are very earthly emotions for us. In the bible the shortest verse is in John 11:35 "Jesus wept." When Jesus learned that Lazarus had died, he wept even knowing that he was going to raise him from the dead, he still wept. Weeping and grieving are earthly emotions. If Jesus wept having the knowledge that he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead then we shouldn't feel bad about weeping even though we have the knowledge that we'll see our loved ones again. I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job of writing your father's eulogy and life history. Your father will be very near to you and guide you through what you should include and how you write it. Even if your father's passing was expected due to a long illness it's still hard to lose a parent. I'm sure your father will be proud of the piece you write for him. With love - Melody

My deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I am so sorry. You go and take care of your mother and the rest of the family and come back when you feel up to it. As for keeping your family in our prayers, that goes without saying. Love, Donna

Kathy, i am so sorry about the passing of your father. I lost mine 15 years ago, and I miss him all the time. I so wish my kids knew him, he was a wonderful man. Keep your fathers' spirit alive, remember the joy and love you had with him. I honestly and truley believe the ONLY thing we get to take across the veil is the relationships we make and nurture in this life. Trust the gospel, cling to our knowledge of Eternal families. It will bring you some comfort. I will remember your family in my prayers, and I'm so very sorry for your loss. Ever, Tracey

Dear Sister Kathy I will certainly be keeping you in my prayers. It is hard to say goodbye to someone we love so dearly but as you have said you will be with him again and having that knowledge and understanding is such a great blessing. We miss them and I feel they know that and miss us too. Take care and I to feel your Father will be there to help you know what to prepare for his eulogy and history. God Bless and keep in touch Alfreda