This isn’t the post I planned to write for the final day of Settimana dell’ Amore, but sometimes “life happens” and things don’t go as planned.
I think it is every expat’s worst nightmare … the middle of the night phone call, the strained voices, the uncertain hours and the anxiety of an 18-hour trip back home where you have nothing. to do. but think.
I won’t go into much detail-both to protect the privacy of family members who don’t broadcast their lives in the blogosphere and because there is still so much to learn, but Wednesday night I took that call.
It was my mom who said, “It is your dad.”
I’m not sure what she said after that.
As many of you know, it was my father who encouraged me to write. He was an editor. A journalist. A newspaper man. And I’d *love* to find the words to say something now …
But I can’t.
So, bear with me over the next couple of weeks. I will be in Texas … in fact, I am probably already there.
I’ll be back posting soon. And don’t worry, we’ll have that drawing when I return.
For my daddy …
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you and all your family…. love J,F & L.G
Thinking of you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
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I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Cherrye. Thinking of you and your family, praying hard. Hope P is able to go with you, but imagine that might not have been possible. Hoping and praying everything will be okay.
And . . I’m struck by your composure and thoughtfulness in letting us know where you are in the midst of all the craziness that must have been last night. It’s important because it lets us add to the prayer stream originating in Texas.
xoo
Just a quick note since it was brought up, and I don’t think Cherrye would mind my mentioning it, but thank goodness, Peppe was able to go with Cherrye to TX and be with her and her family during this difficult time.
You know I’m thinking of you cara.
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Oh Cherrye, BIG hug. 🙁 Sending love and healing thoughts to you and your family right now. 🙁
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Hoping and praying for the best. K
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Cherrye, I’m so sorry. A.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers.thank God Peppe is with you.
Oh C. I am so sorry. Since I don’t know exactly what happened, I will be praying for a good outcome.
Let me know if you need anything. Anything at all.
Thoughts and prayers are with you, C.
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All our prayers are with you too.
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
oh Cherrye, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Life does happen. Been there. We all have. There’s no way to make it easy, but it does help to know that even strangers who feel somewhat like friends are thinking of you. May you feel peace in your heart.
oh wow Cherrye! You are in our thoughts. I’m not even sure what to say…but know that all of us are thinking of you.
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Sending prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
You and your family are in my thoughts. A big hug to you.
I hope and pray all is well.
Oh Cherrye, hugs. You and your dad, and your family are in our prayers and thoughts… we will continue praying for you.
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Adding my prayers for you and your family, Cherrye. May God hold you all in his hands.
Thinking of you too. Very best wishes, Sally
{Hugs} I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh no! I’m so sorry. It’s not just the call every expat dreads, it’s the call everyone dreads when they’re away from loved ones, particularly when they don’t get to spend enough time with them. Glad you will have P to lean on. I have said a prayer for you and your family.
🙁
I only know you through this blog but feel like a friend. Sending good wishes and prayers to you and your family!
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Hugs
Cherrye, my thoughts are with you and your family.
I hope everything is ok. Take care xxx
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You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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You, your dad, and family are in my thoughts and prayers!
you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. i’m glad that Peppe is with you.
Ahh, that’s too bad Cherrye. I’m sorry to hear this. Losing a parent is hard.
I wanted to share a poem a friend wrote for me, when my dad was killed a few years ago. Your post reminded me of those days, and my heart is with you and your family. Check out my blog if you’d like to read it – it is called My First Valentine.
Hey Babe,
I’m not religous in anyway, but god bless your father, you and your family at this extreamly hard time.
If you need anything
Just call
Tony xxx
I am thinking of you and your family! Keeping the faith cara mia!
un grande abbraccio, Katie
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my grandmother always told me when i was young… the greatest thing one can do to honour those whove gone before us … is to go through each day with peace and grace in our hearts. i asked her how. she replied… by taking comfort in the thought that as with hope, one must release his memories of those persons into the world for it to soar and be shared with others.
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Thank God you are not alone. My thoughts are with you.
hope you have fun in texas…..i have missed you…happy valentines day…hugs, rebecca
Thinking of you, Cherrye.
Like those who have already commented, my thoughts are with you. As an expat, 15 hrs from my family, I relate. Those phone calls are never ever easy. I with you, your daddy and the rest of your loved ones the best. xo
Hope you are well. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Hey CC! So, you know I keep up with this blog thing that you do. I just want to tell you that I am thinking of you. Girl, you only thought that you wrote before all of this……He has inspired your writing in ways that you don’t even know yet. Believe, me, as a writer, myself, and a one time Journalism student, your inspiration has only just begun. I will see you tomorrow…..
Poor you.. I know how awful it can be. I’ll be thinking of you.xxx
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Hey Cherrye- My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Thinking of you! You and your family are in my prayers! xoxo
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i will keep your daddy in my prayers…safe travels too.
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So sorry to read this. Thinking of you and wishing for all the best.
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I am sorry to hear this, Cherrye. I only just discovered your beautiful blog the other day.
Jennifer
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I’m sorry Cherrye! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now. (((hugs)))
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Wishing you, your father and family the best. Un abbracio.
I’m so sorry to hear that Cherrye… my thoughts and prayers are with you and travel safe.
Cherrye, we’re all thinking of you over here. Un abbraccio.
I just discovered your blog, but wanted to send my well wishes to you and your family.
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thinking of you 🙂
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Big hug for you, Cherrye.
xox
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Prayer & blessings to you and your family.
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Cherrye – I’m so sorry for all the difficulties you and your family are going through but I hope that having them around can give you some strength and peace. I will say a prayer for you and your father. It’s a beautiful photo of the two of you that you posted.
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I do know about those phone calls; I received two of them last year. Thank God Peppe could go with you. My heart and prayers go out to you.
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Cherrye, you were so kind toward my husband and myself by posting about our fundraiser last year.
I am so very, very sorry to see you facing your own heartaches now. There is no relationship like that of a daddy and his little girl. I can only begin to imagine what you are going through right now.
Much care and concern and prayers are directed toward you and your family.
Thank you to everyone who commented on this post and who sent emails, cards and messages. Reading your comments every day was comforting and I feel blessed and grateful for your continued thoughts and prayers.
cherrye,
my condolences. i have not been in your site for quite a few months now until today and read the passing of your father.
//carl