To my dear daughter. August 24th 1964.
Dear Pet,
I have to tell you that my time is near, you see it’s my heart,
they say there’s nothing more they can do for me,
it can happen anytime, today I feel not so good so much pain.
Before I go I want you to know how much I love you,
you always will be my little girl, even though you are
married with two wonderful little girls, how I love having
you living here until you build your own home, I know Mum
can be difficult to live with, but it won’t be for long then
you, Bob and the girls will have your own home.
How I love my two Grand daughters, especially Sharon, what
a joy she is, how she giggles when I put my glasses on my
bushy eyebrows and wriggle them.
Remember the time I had the ladder against the roof? We came out
and here was Sharon, only 2 years old up the ladder giggling away,
she gave us such a scare.
Julie was only a baby but I loved to hold her and talk to her,
to see her smile at me, I shall miss them.
How proud I was when I walked you down the aisle to Bob, and the night Sharon was born, how we thought we'd lose her, but she was a fighter like her Mum.
I want you to be happy Pet and I know you will be with Bob, he’s a good
man, a hard worker and he loves you and the girls.
How I hate the thought of leaving Mum and all of you but I have no choice!
I have to tell you I am scared, not of dying but the pain of dying,
I don’t want to linger on in pain. I can talk to you about this as I know you understand, Mum gets too emotional.
At least I have been given extra time to say that I love you, to tell you
you how proud I am of you that you have grown up into the fine woman you are, the day you were born was a happy day for me.
Just be happy Pet, life is too short, live each day with love in your life.
If you are reading this I am gone, I hope it was painless but remember
I will always be with you, each time you are hurting I’ll be there by your side.
Goodbye Joan my darling Daughter.
Your loving Dad.
Pop.xxxxxxxxxxxx
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WHERE'S MUM AND DAD
My Dad died aged 56 of a massive heart attack on Aug 24th 1964, it was so quick we didn't get a chance to say goodbye, he died at home, he had pain until he slipped into a coma. The worst part was feeling so helpless and watching his life slip away. Back then if you had heart problems it was a death sentence as they did not have the technology they have today. But my Dad is always around me when I need him.
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Written September 17th, 2005
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No sweetheart, I have pictures of us but I have to get someone with a laser and have them put onto a disc, I wish I did have one to go with it.
Hugs Joan
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is that a picture of you and your father??
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Sad but powerful, heartfelt writing
This is powerfully good even though I sit here in tears. Every time I'm missing my dad I'll read of someone who lost their dad sooner than I did. A beautiful farewell though.
GOD Bless you Joan aka AAAJ.
Love, Pixie
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Powerfully & Beautifully written
Joan,
This was truly a precious piece. Powerful words spoken here... remember, your father shall always be in your heart. When you feel alone, talk to him. For he will always be with you -very close. It sure must have been tough for you at the time, but like your father said, you are strong and you do understand.
I love you soooo much Joan -always and forever.
~ Kalen
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Joan,
You have really touched my heart.. Excellent letter and I am sorry that you were not able to say goodbye.. But at least your father will always remain in your heart.
Yvonne
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thanks for entering my contest this was very cute and sweet
anna
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Thank you Heath for commenting. Give my love to Sally? I heard she arrived in New Zealand OK. Will see all of you at the Airport when I arrive.
Love Bea
It looks like the name Bea is going to be my name now as Sally calls me that too
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Dear Bea,
AAAWWWW!! You had me crying with this one, love.
The sentiments are just SOOO heartfelt and yearning and they aptly express the feelings that any Dad, knowing he had to leave them soon, would feel for his children and grandkids.
A beautiful piece of writing which I applaud then times (although only one shows up!)
Love and hugs from Hugh and me. XXX Heathcote.
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