I'm sorry for the loss of your father...I can identify with feeling alone and lost...I lost my mother five months ago and I am just starting to learn how to live on without her. Some days are better than others. I hope you are able to find some healing and that you get the support you are looking for!

Cat,
It's good to know you are okay. I'm so relieved to hear you and your mom are close and she is providing you with the support only a mom is capable of...
I did send you a birthday wish; that's why I was concerned, I thought you might be feeling even sadder (if that is possible) on that day. While reading your posting I felt a sense of serenity in your writing.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my daughter's photos-her beauty radiated from within-she always looked for the good in people.
As always, take care and remember to be kind to yourself. Give your mom a hug for me!
Laura

Hello Cat,
Hope you and your mom are doing well. Have not seen any postings from you for a few days and just wanted to make sure you and your mom are okay. Take care.
Sincerely,
Laura

Cat,

May your Birthday be filled with joyous memories of your dad.

(((((HUGS))))) from me to you today.

Laura

Cat,

Were you able to talk with your mom? If you have not already done so, ask her how you can comfort her. Sometimes the only comfort I needed was for my husband to be in the same room with me--at times he was not sure what to do for me so he would ask "what can I do to help you get through this particular moment"? Each day brought/brings a mixed bag of emotions but each day the bag gets smaller, with fewer emotions in the mix.

While comforting your mom please don't forget about what you might need from her and let her know...

Take care and remember to be kind to yourself. You are hurting and need time to find yourself again.

Laura

Cat,
Grieving is so difficult and the life you have known is forever changed. I realized after the death of my daughter I would need to redefine my life-I just didn't know how to start or what direction to take. I was overwhelmed with thoughts of having no purpose and no reason to continue with my life. Over time these thoughts have changed; I do have a purpose but I just need to keep the faith and believe the Lord will guide me as He has always done. Please allow yourself to grieve; time does not necessarily heal but it does provide us with coping mechanisms so that we can get through each day.
Take care of yourself and I hope your mom is doing okay. You will be okay and remember to take life at your own pace.
You take a wonderful photo...
Sincerest Regards,
Laura

Cat, how are you and your mom doing? My thoughts and prayers were with you today...there are no adequate words of consolation. Take care and please let us know how you are doing whenever you feel you can.
Laura