Meta: The Recent Sethlessness

My dad had his first heart attack when I was just a child, and later died from "non-A/non-B" hepatitis (now screenable as Hep-C) via blood transfusion during his bypass surgery, knowing the risks of the surgery in those early years but not wanting to live as an invalid.  We did get him for several healthy years after the surgery and will be eternally grateful for every one of them. 

Thank you for the incredible photo so we can share a bit of your loveliest memories as well as your sorrow.

My condolences. Take the time you need; we'll be thinking good thoughts for you.

My deepest sympathies. I know I'll have to go through that day someday and I can't even imagine. Thoughts and prayers with your family.

I hope you know your father will be smiling upon you and a great future. Keep your head high as best you can. Go Blue!

.Please accept my condolences.

My dad passed away of a heart attack in 2004.  He was 65 and I was 27.  His passing was especially shocking because I'd just seen the guy 4 days previous for Mother's Day.  My dad was a tough man and difficult to please, and for most of my childhood acted more like a demanding boss instead of a dad.  It wasn't until I started getting older that I began to understand the guy better, and when I started working full time and bought my first house, I could tell he was really proud of me and just smiled a lot more every time I saw him.  We were on more even terms and could connect with each other a lot better; we would talk about lawn care, fixing stuff, or corporate politics/bullshit.  Things that college kids don't talk about.  Unfortunately, that time was fleeting and only lasted about a year.  It was a great loss and I'd lost both a parent and a mentor.

I know it's a difficult time and you have my sympathy.

my condolences sir.

It will seem hard to believe right now, but the pain of your loss will ease, imperceptibly perhaps, every day. Right now it is a second-to-second challenge, soon it will be minute-to-minute, then hour-to-hour and then day-to-day. There's a reason why it's called a grieving process...it's a process. Again, my condolences.

My husband lost his father two years ago and until then I never realized the powerful bond that exists between father and son. All the best to you and your family.

Wonderful picture.  My condonlences Seth, God Bless 

Sending positive vibes your way man.

sorry man

Thoughts and prayers be with you and your family...and a hearty Go Blue to what looks to be a happy Michigan fan who can now watch every game from the best seat in the house! 

My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace. You owe me nothing please take all the time you need.

Condolences my man. Hang tough. GO blue.

Losing a parent is a game changer.  Hang in there.  Be strong for your family and take solace in yourself.  You are a living tribute to your Dad.

Losing a parent is the worst; my mom died very unexpectedly when I was only 10.

Continue to honor him in everything that you do, and know that he'll be right there next to you in Michigan Stadium on August 30th.

I remember when I lost my Dad how hard it was. Time will provide room for healing.

Cherish the memories.

you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

jdon

 

You never recover from such a loss, but, in time, you do adjust. (My father died when I was 14). Cherish the memories you have, and take time to support and love your family. That is all that really matters.

For whatever it could be worth, all of us who read, comment, post, argue, bitch, laugh and whine at MGoBlog wish you the best. Take whatever time you need. If HTTV comes out in a week, or a month, or whenever we understand.

Thoughts and prayers.

I know it's been said before but I think it is one of those things that can't be said enough - my thoughts & prayers are headed your way.  

Seth, it warms my heart every time I think back of those who were there to support me when I think back to losing my mother almost twenty years ago, before I was 30. It also warms my heart being through that to see all these people in this community do the same for you, even when they may not have met you in person and may never do so. It means that you are touching their lives in some way that is important to them. Touching peoples lives in a positive way is something I am sure that your father would be very proud of you doing. That should warm your heart, knowing that you have made him proud. God bless you, your family and your father.

You are pathetic. How anyone could neg Seth and the rest of the people expressing sympathies here is amazing and really makes me wonder why you come to this blog. I hope it made you feel a lot better.

Take care of your family and personal business, this place will be fine in the meantime.

I just lost my father the day before my birthday in March. Miss him every day and know your pain.

Seth,

First, I want to join in the many posts on this thread offering you condolences.

I lost my own father four years ago. His loss was completely sudden and unexpected (hit by a car crossing the street) and he was way too young at 58 years old. Like you, I was extremely close with my dad, so his loss really hit me hard.

As someone who has gone through it, let me offer you the following three points:

1. This sucks. There is no way to sugar coat it or put a positive spin on such a situation. It just sucks that you don't have your dad with you any more.

2. You will never fully get over the loss of your dad. And you don't want to. It has been four years and hardly a day goes by in which I don't think of my dad, at least for a moment. Coworkers who only recently met me have commented that I must of been very close with my dad because so many of my anecdotes or stories involve him. Losing him is something that I will never fully get past, but . . .

3. The loss and sadness do fade. This seems contradictory to my last point, but it is not. While your dad will always be in your mind and heart , over time, thinking about him will make you happy and nostalgic (and likely proud, when you realize how much like him you are becoming). As hard to believe as it is, those feelings of loss, emptiness and sadness really do fade. It takes time, though, and the path is far from a straight line. Hang in there.

Again, my condolences to you and your family.