My father's gone

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My father died this morning after suffering a heart attack.

He had been very sick for the past few weeks. Today I have to go with my sister to tell my mother who is in a nursing home. She has Alzheimer's so I don't know if she will really understand.

It's going to be a very hard day.
 

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Oh dear Kathy, I wish I was there to hug you and hold your hand through the hard parts of your day. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a very hard few weeks for you. If you need to talk, please don't hesitate to call on me, my friend.
I'm so so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

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Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my prayers, too.
 

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I'm very sorry to hear that, Kathy.

A lot of us here have been where you are now, so let us help in any way we can.

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{{{{{Kathy}}}}

I'm so sorry to hear this. Heartfelt condolences, from my family to yours.
 

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So sorry, Kathy. In loss, love shines through, although it stings a bit as well. My thoughts will be with you through this time of sadness.
 

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May you find great strength on this difficult day. My condolences for your loss, Kathy.
 

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I'm shocked this was so sudden, Kathy. I hope you're as well as can be - we're all here to support you and we're wishing you peace.
 

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I'm so sorry. You're in my thoughts.
 

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Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. ((HUGS)) This news brought tears to my eyes because we've talked so often about our parents and I held a special place in my heart for you and your family. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My heartfelt condolences. ((((((HUGS)))))
 

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So sorry, Kath. Good luck for today.
 

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I'm so sorry. Please accept my condolences on your very great loss.
 

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Dear Kathy,

I'll be holding you and your family in my heart. I know this is a difficult time for you. Your mother will probably need to be told over and over again that he's gone, which is a heartbreaking task. Many of us here have gone through the same thing and understand what you're going through. You have our deepest sympathy.

Grief is exhausting, so please take care of yourself--don't forget to eat and sleep and exercise, and talk to friends.

I hope that, as time passes, you'll be able to feel comfort in the fact that your father's final illness wasn't protracted, and you'll be able to remember with joy all the best things about him.

Love,
 

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Dear Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Let us know if there's anything we could do to help. Please know that we're here for you.