Saying Goodbye to my Father

I had intended to share all seventeen stanzas in today's Daily Dharma, but my fingers won't move the way they normally do. Sitting alone for the first time since it happened, I'm heartbroken and overwhelmed by the reality. My father died yesterday.

I'll be offline for a while taking care of my mother as we prepare for the memorial and try to get used to life without him.

All prayers, chants, condolences and well-wishes are greatly appreciated during this difficult time.

Comments

[jnana]

Sorry to hear the news. Praying for your father and your family.

[Sujatin]

I'm so sorry. What a hard time for you. I, too, am praying for you and your family.

[David Morris]

The more i settle into true practice, it seems it has become my job to help my loved ones cope with the nature of death. Good luck my friend, your blog has been helpful to many. Including myself. -----sangha

[Rinchen Gyatso]

I'm so sorry to hear about your father. May all his future births lead him to great happiness. You and your family are in my prayers.

[G.]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My dad died more than 10 years ago, and I still feel the loss very deeply, sometimes. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

[chalip]

Thank you, everyone. I was able to log in periodically and read your messages as we prepared for the memorial service and they were of great comfort to me.

David, I truly understand what you mean. The past few weeks have been full of teaching and learning.

I'm amazed to say that for myself much of the difficulty came and went in moments. I've reached a point where I can look upon my father's exit and with gratitude and little sadness. He was an amazing person, an amazing man, and though I will miss him I can just reflect on the many blessings that I experienced in my life because he was a part of it.

bows,
chalip