Dear Colleen:
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hugs to you.... & a whole bunch of Prayers are coming your way !!!!
This is a very difficult time for you...
Please know that all of us are sending you
SPECIAL THOUGHTS & PRAYERS!!!
Remember during these difficult times... It is ok to cry !
Remember to take care of yourself... Eat and drink water...
and get rest when needed !

Let us hear from you !
God Bless !
SusieSunshine

Oh, Colleen...I'm so sorry about your Dad! Reading your post made me cry...remembering how I felt when my Dad died. I was devastated, and I know you are too at this time!

My parents and brother all died within a short period of time, leaving me the only older person in my family left. I have incorporated many of what I knew to be "their favorite things" in my home, and it's almost like they live here. It's very comforting! My home is filled with lovely memories!

You could create a lovely little garden in memory of your father, which could be of great comfort to you...and would surely make him smile from above.

God bless you during this very difficult time in your life.

~Sandy~

Colleen, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. You're right when you say the 'stuff' doesn't matter, it's the people in your life that makes it what it is.
And your welcome. But let's give the credit to God, Who is, I'm certain, taking care of you in His most loving way. He prompted me to post the video then prompted you to go to the GJ forum and open thread. He knew what you needed and I feel blessed to be able to watch Him work in your life. You needed comforting and He comforted you.
May you continue to feel His love during this difficult time. God Bless You and your family, with love, Cait

Colleen, I am so sorry to hear about your precious dad. It sounds like he was quite a wonderful father and he must have inspired you very much. We are all thinking of you and praying for God to help you thru all of this. Please come back time to time so we can give you lots of "word hugs"!
Take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing. This is a wonderful caring group of people who can help take your mind off of anything and give comfort when needed. And, not to mention, they are always here for you.

blessings-sherri

Hi Colleen~

I too am so sorry about your Dad's passing. I lost my Daddy about five years ago, so I can relate to the empty feelings you are having right now. I will be thinking of you in the days and weeks to come. I'm sure that your Dad is being welcomed by God and His angels and that all of his ills are gone. Take as long as you need--remember, laugh, cry and know that you have friend in the garden.

Blessings to you and your family,
Marlene

ohhh, marlene, I like that one...friends in the garden! That is sweet!!

Colleen, I am so sorry about your Dad and know your pain is heart-wrenching. It is wonderful you found the video just when needed most. I bet that lady has inspired many that she will never know about, with her beautiful words and gardens.
I hope maybe you can make a Memory Garden for your Dad, I think it will help you feel he's close by. You are lucky to have had him teach you the love of gardening, as it will be something you will share forever.

hugs, Karen

Awwww, Colleen! I really feel for you! I think it would be a wonderful tribute to include your dad in your garden - not only because he loved gardening but because a garden is a healing place ... a place for contemplation, soul searching and seeking resolutions. I agree, the Tickletank video was incredibly inspiring and lovely. I know how much the Junkers here have helped me in the past few months, I'm sure together we can help ease your pain. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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Colleen - Dad's are just the most wonderful blessings in the whole, wide world! Your words brought me tears and also a smile...when you said that you had just been with your Dad sharing your love...a blessing for you both from God.

May you find peace in the good memories and may the memories make you smile especially when you are in your gardens. Jeanne S.

Colleen, I got teary-eyed reading your post. I too lost my Dad... when I was in my 20's. He taught me so much about gardening and a love for "treasures". He was a junker from the get-go. I will be praying for you during this difficult time. Know that things will get better and wonderful memories will overpower the grief. God bless you. I'm glad you're a part of the forum. Kirk

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I pray that God hold's you close and gives you rest and peace. Lean on him and he will get you through.
Brenda