He wasn't a very religious man but he loved Christmas. He loved having fun and was a kid at heart. We didn't have the best relationship for a long time due to his alcoholism but we reconnected last year, and he passed in April. I've just started a family and he only met his grand-daughter once or twice. It makes me sad to know that she'll never really know him. I wish he was still around so we could have one last Christmas together. His favorite holiday movie was Die Hard, so I'll be playing that on Christmas Eve when he called me last year. You pedes really keep me going. Merry Christmas to you bunch, and to those that still have your parents, make the most of the time you have.
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God promises to wipe away every tear. Make everything you do about your kids and family. Let your wife be right all the time. The rest will work out.
Die Hard is the GOAT Christmas movie.
I'm glad you reconnected with him before he passed, fren. Praying for ya.
I understand exactly what you are going through my friend. All I can say is hang in there. Keep his memory alive. Share his pictures and stories of him with your daughter. Let everything fade away except your love for him. Now it's your turn to be dad. I hope you were paying close attention. You'll grow to understand him more as you walk down the path he did.
Yep too similar, that is all
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Sorry about your dad. May God bless his soul.
So sorry for your loss. I lost my daddy too, this is my 3rd Christmas without him. He used to sit at Christmas and Thanksgiving saying, "Look what I did" watching his kids and grandkids mull about the house. He made me feel loved. I felt proud to be part of his creations. Missing him doesn't end and every day there's things I need to tell him. At least he got to see Trump elected!
Sorry to hear that man. As Jordan Peterson says, be the rock for others. Sounds like you have a great family of your own so be the awesome parent you want to be for your kid. Make some new family memories.
Spend the proper time to mourn what has been lost and to mourn the enduring loss for the Christmas' to come. But don't live at the gravesite. You now have to power to shape the story that your daughter gets to tell when you are gone.
Merry Christmas, Kekmanchoo!
Stay strong. That has to be hard.
Your daughter will know your father through you. What you tell her, and how you treat her. And you get to choose all the best parts of your dad to show her.
Die Hard is a great Christmas movie! Great choice by your old man.
Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry for your loss, but happy that you reconciled before it was too late and found a way to honor the memories of your Father. Merry Christmas!
It is a crappy club to belong to. I lost my dad December 17th 2017 to a massive heart attack. It sucks hard. Feel free to drop me a DM if you want to talk about it.
I'm in my 60's and I'm hoping I don't have to go to war to preserve this country for my kids. I'd like to spend at least a few more years with them (late 20's), but I know how to fight and I will if this country needs me. I'll drink a toast to your father this evening. Cheers.
Merry Christmas man. Enjoy the holidays with your family. I'm jealous.
You have us, and when we're all gone, our kids will have one another
God Bless, Merry Christmas.
Great words brother. Sorry to hear about your pops. He's watching over and is always with ya man.
sorry man. his boy is a patriot though
So sad to read your story. I can't imagine what it's like to lose your Dad. I agree with you - enjoy the time you have with those you love. You never know when their time will come.
Merry Christmas, friend. Enjoy the Hell out of Die Hard. For yourself and your Dad!
My sympathy goes out to you. I sesperately wish there was one more Christmas I could have with my mom and pop. The world changed forever, when they left. God bless you.
First Christmas without a family member is tough
Playing the movie is a nice way to remember him
God bless you, Pede
Cherish the memories we have brother.
Merry Christmas pede hope you feel love this Christmas
She'll know him - through you and your memories. Just remember the good times and leave the bad behind. I don't have to know your Dad to know that no matter who he was as a person, he loved you. Hug your kids! Merry Christmas!
I feel your loss. I lost my dad the year I came back from Iraq the second time. Went into a nose dive, lost a 10 year career at a Major Software company in Redmond. Surround yourself with family and friends. Know that he lives in every memory, story, laugh and sob. I encourage you to write every thing you remember about him. Thanks for having the courage to say something.
A very Merry Christmas fren, to you and your family! 🤗
Let's remember the best times with our lost parents. ❤️🌟❤️
Me too friend. My dad was 61. Passed away in August. He was luckily 10 years sober and worked to rebuild our relationship and his with his grand daughter. If ya ever need an ear, hit me up. Merry Christmas to you!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Let him live through your memories and traditions! He can be passed on through stories and lore
This will be my fourth one. I know your pain, fren, and nothing I can say will make it better. But know that you have friends and family that love you, and trust in God 🙏🏻 God bless ❤️
Chin up friend.
Merry Christmas fellow pede. God rest your father’s soul.
May God bless your Dad, you and your family. Keep strong friend!
My Mother and Best Friend Passed On Christmas Eve 1998... I can tell you this, you really don’t get over it but you get through it! I honor my Mother’s memory by showing the love, patience and kindness she had for family and strangers to to others especially those who have had a difficult year. She would be please and It makes Christmas a little warmers. Praying for the Lord comfort and peace to be with you.
I’m sorry for your loss, but happy that you were at least able to reconnect and let him meet his granddaughter in-person.
Thank you to everyone who's commented your thoughts, it means more to me than you realize. I'm brought to tears by the love and support I've been given. We really do have the best community.
God Bless you and hope you find peace, lost both of my parents around this time of year 11 years ago, still tough but time does help. Have a Merry Christmas and know that God will be with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad just about three weeks ago and I know what you're going through. God bless. He's still with you in your heart.
I love you <3 Thank you for sharing your memories of your Father. I lift you in prayer, that you may feel your Father's presence, and know he is in the arms of God, having the greatest Christmas in the presence of Christ himself!
Lost my mom 5 years ago in Dec. The first year really sucks the most. Stay strong pede. Keep your head up and honour his memory. Sending you super HIGH ENERGY positive vibes.
God bless ya Pede. He may not have said it often enough; however, I am sure your Dad is very proud of you and his granddaughter. Merry Christmas!