Fatherly Stroll
Letter to God19 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
This is so moving and I know it has been awhile since your father's homegoing to Heaven but the missing never ends. I love the childlike tone, the absence rending the family to an "odd" number, the mourning of the shoes since walking with him was such an integral part of life. The picture is so precious, too! But on the bright side, what a blessing that you miss him! So many of us had such difficult fathers that when they go, we just are sad for the fathers they could not be.
I think this kind of entry is what the contest was for and I hope this does well in it!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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This is so moving and I know it has been awhile since your father's homegoing to Heaven but the missing never ends. I love the childlike tone, the absence rending the family to an "odd" number, the mourning of the shoes since walking with him was such an integral part of life. The picture is so precious, too! But on the bright side, what a blessing that you miss him! So many of us had such difficult fathers that when they go, we just are sad for the fathers they could not be.
I think this kind of entry is what the contest was for and I hope this does well in it!
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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As always, thank you for reviewing, Helen. Your warm and thoughtful comments were very touching. Thank you for the kind thoughts. xox
Comment from jenintorre
Ah your poem is so poignant. I am sorry that you lost your Dad. A lovely poem and very good entry for the competition. I envy your faith.
Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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Ah your poem is so poignant. I am sorry that you lost your Dad. A lovely poem and very good entry for the competition. I envy your faith.
Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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J, Thank you for your kind review on - Fatherly Stroll. I appreciate your warm comments. ~DDxo
Comment from BethShelby
This sounds like a heartfelt prayer from a daughter who has done everything she knew to do to help her father overcome his illness. It is hard to lose a parent even realizing there will come a time when it will likely happen. God is gracious and providing comfort at times like this. Thank you for sharing you prayer. I hope it does well in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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This sounds like a heartfelt prayer from a daughter who has done everything she knew to do to help her father overcome his illness. It is hard to lose a parent even realizing there will come a time when it will likely happen. God is gracious and providing comfort at times like this. Thank you for sharing you prayer. I hope it does well in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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Beth, I appreciate your touching review on my - Fatherly Stroll. God was definitely gracious during my father's final fortnight. I knew God smoothed the path for me so I could cope. Thank you for reading. ~DD
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love your fine letter to God, it is innocent and honest and your words are from the heart and for me this is a winner for the contest. Your love for your father is evident here. As parents we are never perfect, but we do our best and hope our children grow up and become good citizens. Whatever your Father did, he did a good job with your upbringing, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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I love your fine letter to God, it is innocent and honest and your words are from the heart and for me this is a winner for the contest. Your love for your father is evident here. As parents we are never perfect, but we do our best and hope our children grow up and become good citizens. Whatever your Father did, he did a good job with your upbringing, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2023
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Dolly, thank you for your kind hearted comments. Your review was very touching. I appreciate all you said. Thank you again. ~Diana xo
Comment from AP Apgar
I like your prayer (letter to God) - very heart felt. Excellent picture presentation - appears to be an old black and white photo - as are most of mine from back when. Your letter tells of your feeling for your father and of your closeness; I don't knows if this is a story or an actuality in your life- I'll treat is as if the latter just in case- very fortunate you had this kind of relationship with him in his journey. The poem outlines your regrets for not being able to do more to prolong his life, but at the same time it appears that you did in deed do all you could. I am sorry for you loss my friend. My father passed when he was forty nine. I recall going through all the steps, denial, grief, anger, guilt and so on until finally accepting that God chooses the time of our departure - his plan.
Good Letter. I can only suggest perhaps in the second paragraph -'has shrunk' family shrunk, without 'has' or family has shrunken? Thank you for sharing. Bless AP
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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I like your prayer (letter to God) - very heart felt. Excellent picture presentation - appears to be an old black and white photo - as are most of mine from back when. Your letter tells of your feeling for your father and of your closeness; I don't knows if this is a story or an actuality in your life- I'll treat is as if the latter just in case- very fortunate you had this kind of relationship with him in his journey. The poem outlines your regrets for not being able to do more to prolong his life, but at the same time it appears that you did in deed do all you could. I am sorry for you loss my friend. My father passed when he was forty nine. I recall going through all the steps, denial, grief, anger, guilt and so on until finally accepting that God chooses the time of our departure - his plan.
Good Letter. I can only suggest perhaps in the second paragraph -'has shrunk' family shrunk, without 'has' or family has shrunken? Thank you for sharing. Bless AP
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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AP, thank you for your kind review on Fatherly Stroll. I am sorry to hear you lost your father at such a young age - 49. I thought my father died too young, but that was me thinking he would last forever. He died aged 78. I appreciate your tip on shrank/shrunk. If you say that word over and over it doesn't make sense. I've just confused myself there. Blessing to you ~DD
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
This is a moving letter which would evoke anyone's compassion. The sense of guilt in this letter is the most difficult aspect of mourning. There is always the thought I could have done more or done things differently. A moving piece of writing!
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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This is a moving letter which would evoke anyone's compassion. The sense of guilt in this letter is the most difficult aspect of mourning. There is always the thought I could have done more or done things differently. A moving piece of writing!
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Sarah, for your kind review on my piece, Fatherly Stroll. Yes, a very hard and depressing period for me. It took a lot of space and time to finally be where I am now... and acknowledging God.
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Best wishes!
Comment from papa55mike
I guess everybody is in this contest. I'm reading for my entry now. There are times when everything is too much. Take time for yourself, and no, it's not selfish. What a wonderfully written piece.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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I guess everybody is in this contest. I'm reading for my entry now. There are times when everything is too much. Take time for yourself, and no, it's not selfish. What a wonderfully written piece.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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Thank you for your thoughtful and kind review, Mike. Your words mean a lot. I was blessed to have been given a dad so humble and loving. Blessings to you. ~DDx
Comment from Pam (respa)
Thanks for sharing the photo and story, DD. I am sorry about the loss of you dad.
You wrote a heartfelt message to God, and I think he is listening and probably has been, too. Losing a parent creates a big hole in our heart, but given enough time, it fills up with the loving memories we have, and they replace the doubts we may have had about decisions we made when they were ill.
Thoughts are with you, and I think your dad is in good hands and probably taking those walks.
Good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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Thanks for sharing the photo and story, DD. I am sorry about the loss of you dad.
You wrote a heartfelt message to God, and I think he is listening and probably has been, too. Losing a parent creates a big hole in our heart, but given enough time, it fills up with the loving memories we have, and they replace the doubts we may have had about decisions we made when they were ill.
Thoughts are with you, and I think your dad is in good hands and probably taking those walks.
Good luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Pam. Your review was very thoughtful and kind. I appreciate that. ~DDx
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You are very welcome, DD. It is the least we can do is to share a bit of kindness and support.
Comment from Kaiku
that is terribly sad. I hope there has been some pleasure in moving forward that you had a father to miss and care for. Not everybody does. Take consolation in knowing your dad has a watchful eye on him and a heart that still beats strong for him as well.
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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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that is terribly sad. I hope there has been some pleasure in moving forward that you had a father to miss and care for. Not everybody does. Take consolation in knowing your dad has a watchful eye on him and a heart that still beats strong for him as well.
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Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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Yes, my father was one of earth's angels. I have been blessed to have had him as my dad. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review.
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dads are great
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Mine sure was xo
