Six Word Memoirs on Life Stories

KharisJo says,

so sorry. hugs and prayers.

notjustagirlintheworld says,

sorry...sucks.

TawnyPort says,

Thanks, he fought the good fight for four very long months.

Bevvie says,

Add my prayers and hugs to the ones from Kharisjo!

jebcrg says,

Great memoir. It certainly left me feeling your pain. My husband lost his battle two and a half years ago after ten months. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, or a virtual and to hold, feel free to contact me.

Level1 says,

:-(

marymc says,

I am so very sorry.

Woofie says,

So sorry to hear about your dad. Nothing can be said now to replace the pain you must be feeling. I lost my father about ten years ago. I still feel the loss. I'm a cancer survivor, and am familiar with the pain and fear associated on both sides of the disease. My advice, puny as it may seem now, don't run from the sadness. You don't have to be strong. Grieve as much as you have to now....eventually you'll enjoy the memories of the good times you had with him.

Hoping you find peace soon.

Unpublished says,

Deeply sorry for your loss, Tawny.

scribbling_scribe says,

I am very sorry for your loss. I lost both of my parents to cancer some time ago.

L2L3 says,

Very sorry for your loss. It's been a long time but remember clearly, the pain. Accept the support that is offered, as it will serve you well in easing the heartache.

three-monkeys says,

So very sorry. There are no words!

oopsalittle says,

my sincere condolences - thnking of you and sending prayers

TawnyPort says,

Thank you everyone for your very kind and insightful messages of support and condolence. I am very fortunate to be able to communicate with you here.
I have been back here in my home town for over a week now, going through the motions of viewings and the funeral yesterday and keeping busy helping my Mom.
This morning, however, I felt the first twinges of what I think will be the true grief looming ahead. I think the real grieving will begin next week, when I am back to my old life, or what will be a revised version of it.
As a tribute to the zestful way my father lived his 77 years, I recited the poem, " A Psalm of Life" by Longfellow at the end of his funeral service. I invite all of you to look it up and have a read, as the words are helping me to reassess how I want to live my life going forward.
Thank you, Tawny P.

soularcher says,

I'm sending my prayers. I'm so sorry for your father. My grandfather also lost his battle, and even though I was very small I still remember how I felt.
And your memoir... it really lets us feel the pain. Really good job.

Steve__Anthony says,

Tawny, I once read that the death of a loved one is a curious thing. This is because all know that our time in this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up going to sleep and never to wake up.

And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know and love like a parent.

It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down, through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try and readjust the way you thought of things and the way you want things to be.

Tawny, it's the loneliest walk I know. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Love Steve.

butterflyxxx says,

Sympathy and prayers Tawny. Think your memoir was very beautiful. If it referred to the tennis, it was so apt, because in the end it is not nothing that remains, but love. Love is greater and wins, even against cancer, even against death, because the love we have recieved and given lives on. God bless.

ShelbyCriswell says,

I'm in the same boat as you. At least his fight did not prolong, forcing him to be in pain for three years like my father did. It's been a year since he was passed away. You gotta bend little willow, time will heal your wounds. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God place is healing hand upon your life.

TawnyPort says,

Thank you again everyone for your kind words of support and insight. I am truly heartened by all of you taking the time to write to me. The " heavy lifting" of true grieving is just beginning for my mother, sister and myself. It is good to know that it will eventually pass to be replaced with warm memories of the happy times spent with Dad.

MMom says,

http://www.potw.org/archive/potw232.html

flikchik says,

Bittersweetly put. I'm so sorry for your loss. My mom's fighting the fight of stage IV lung cancer. Cancer may take life...but it can't take away love and memories. Stay strong!

TawnyPort says,

Thanks MMom for the link to the poem, " A Song of Life" by Longfellow.
This poem has come to mean alot to me, as I reflect on Dad's life and my own.

flikchik,
You stay strong, too!

MandM12 says,

You should listen to the song "My Wish". I always think of cancer patients when this song comes on. Read the comments on Youtube, they made me cry :'( My prayers go out to you, and I hope you and your family make it through this okay.

TawnyPort says,

MandM12,

Thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely listen to "My Wish" and share it with my family.
Thank you everyone for your love and support.
TP