Loss

[KnARanch]

I lost my step-dad tonight. He was more of a Dad to me than a 'step'. My pain is horrible. The worst pain is/was having to tell my daughter. She is devastated
Any good thoughts we'll take.

 

[Evadig]

I lost my step-dad tonight. He was more of a Dad to me than a 'step'. My pain is horrible. The worst pain is/was having to tell my daughter. She is devastated
Any good thoughts we'll take.

I’m so sorry for you and your daughter. I will be praying for you all. May your stepfather rest in peace.

 

[BoundlessLove]

This is such sad news!
Praying for God’s peace and comfort on you and your family. He is our Comforter.
I know what you are going through having to tell your daughter.
Not sure how old she is, but keeping his memory alive through happy times and stories and pictures will help her through this. (It will help you, as well.)
But, first comes the sadness and shock. Then, comes the grieving (may take a long time). Finally, comes the remembering (which is also the HEALING).

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I'm so sorry!
Do you have a faith system that allows you to believe you will see him again in an afterlife, a resurrection, anything like that? Having a hope of a future reunion can help take the edge off the pain of this loss.
I join with others in praying that the Love of God will sustain and comfort you in this very difficult time.

 

[sourland]

 

[CCsGarden]

That is very heartbreaking to hear! I'm so very sorry to hear this!

 

[Luv Ducks]

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree that having a faith system in your life and knowing this is just a temporary stopping place for all of us until we are reunited again in Heaven helps us to get through these difficult times. Knowing what a wonderful person he was to you and how fortunate it was that you had him all of the years that you did also helps. A lot of people do not ever get to know such love. You are in my prayers and I pray that your pain eases and you can remember all of the good times you had and how much he loved you and you loved him.

 

[theoldchick]

Truly Heartbreaking.

 

[CoopBoots]

I'm so sorry. Sometimes it seems like the pain of loss is increased in proportion to the depth of the connection we shared with that person. A heavy price, but at the same time, an amazing gift.

I don't believe that death can break the bonds of love. I hope you and your daughter can see your pain as evidence of your continued connection to your step-dad and her grandfather. And eventually the pain will be transmuted into less pain and more joy, gratitude, and the hope that love never, ever dies.

Big, big hugs.

 

[Bsmac]

I lost my step-dad tonight. He was more of a Dad to me than a 'step'. My pain is horrible. The worst pain is/was having to tell my daughter. She is devastated
Any good thoughts we'll take.

So sorry you lost your Dad... Sounds to me that is what he was. That is what I am to our two adult daughters. Their biological dad was never there for them but I was and still am. My prayers will include you and your daughter.