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I miss my dad
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KarenMarie
Elite Member
my father and i have had a very tumultuous relationship for most of my life. we have spent many years apart... both geographically and emotionally... but now that he is older (73yrs old) we have made our peace and have a very loving and caring relationship. he lives less than 10 minutes away and i am glad that i get to see him on most days.
LookingGlass
Platinum Member
I am so sorry Kalvin. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
And to everyone that has lost their father. 🙁
newParadigm
Diamond Member
no because i still live at home. But i suspect when i move out i might, but im planing on staying local, so I'll probably see him enough.
Winchester
Diamond Member
Me too. I call both my parents every day and am married. Heck I talk to her parents almost just as much. I love family 🙂
Inspector Jihad
Lifer
yeah he did
Inspector Jihad
Lifer
emo?
moshquerade
No Lifer
this thread makes mosh 🙁
you don't know how much you really miss your dad until he's gone.
you don't know how much you really miss your dad until he's gone.
This is cut and pastedfrom my "memories of childhood thread".
I remember one of the few times I went fishing with my dad. (actually my step dad, but he was much more of a dad than my real dad ever was). My older brother was always more into the outdoor activities and I was more of the techno weenie, so I didn't always go when they went on fishing trips.
On this occasion it was just me and my dad. I am not much of a fisherman, but I went along anyway just to make him happy. I remember being out on the boat. It was just a few minutes past sunrise. My dad casted off and I said some generic compliment. "Nice throw" or something similiar. He turned to me and smiled. That was one of the most wonderful smiles that I have ever seen. It was a look of total content.
Looking back, I see many times that I should have done more with him. He was always trying to do little things to bring us all together. I'd give everything I own to be able to cast off with him one more time. He taught me everything I know about being a man. How to believe in yourself, to always be honest, dependable and caring towards others.
He passed away October 15th, 2004, three days short of one month after me and my wife were married. I wish that he could have lived long enough to see my children, but he still lives in the things that he taught me and that I will pass on to my son someday.
I remember one of the few times I went fishing with my dad. (actually my step dad, but he was much more of a dad than my real dad ever was). My older brother was always more into the outdoor activities and I was more of the techno weenie, so I didn't always go when they went on fishing trips.
On this occasion it was just me and my dad. I am not much of a fisherman, but I went along anyway just to make him happy. I remember being out on the boat. It was just a few minutes past sunrise. My dad casted off and I said some generic compliment. "Nice throw" or something similiar. He turned to me and smiled. That was one of the most wonderful smiles that I have ever seen. It was a look of total content.
Looking back, I see many times that I should have done more with him. He was always trying to do little things to bring us all together. I'd give everything I own to be able to cast off with him one more time. He taught me everything I know about being a man. How to believe in yourself, to always be honest, dependable and caring towards others.
He passed away October 15th, 2004, three days short of one month after me and my wife were married. I wish that he could have lived long enough to see my children, but he still lives in the things that he taught me and that I will pass on to my son someday.
Pliablemoose
Lifer
PSA: It's normal to pretty much hate you father when you're in your late teens, early 20's, and then hopefully you & he get over it & become friends.
My father died several years ago, hated the guy for years, we were best buddies when he died and had been close for about 7 years.
My father died several years ago, hated the guy for years, we were best buddies when he died and had been close for about 7 years.
sometimes I wish I wasnt close to my dad becasue its going to hurt like Hell when he is gone. My dad does what a dad should do and has done things for me that he should not have had to. I could never repay for him the advice, wisdom, love and morals he has taught. I can only hope to share them with others. For those of you that were never close or knew your dad for whatever reason, I am truly sorry.
GTaudiophile
Lifer
I've always had a good relationship with both parents, but my relationship with them grew stronger after they went through a divorce. My mom now lives in DC and my dad here in Atlanta. My mom is very much the free spirit. She's already married and divorced again, works hard, plays hard, is a poker shark, and lives more livlier than most women half her age.
My dad on the otherhand is still recovering from the divorce. He lives alone in a large house in Atlanta suburbia (Hell), has two Master's Degrees but also two pensions, so he doesn't have to work and doesn't work, despite the fact that he should to keep his mind busy. At least he has a loyal dog. He keeps himself busy by going to his fishing cabin on most weekends, taking care of the dog, and going down to Jacksonville to take care of his ailing parents. But he just doesn't worry about his own happiness enough. He needs to regain his lust for life and find himself a nice woman again.
So, yes I am close to both. I worry about both. But I worry more about my dad. And I will be sad to move away from Atlanta (if I do). My parents have become more than parents. They have become reliable, trusted friends as well.
My dad on the otherhand is still recovering from the divorce. He lives alone in a large house in Atlanta suburbia (Hell), has two Master's Degrees but also two pensions, so he doesn't have to work and doesn't work, despite the fact that he should to keep his mind busy. At least he has a loyal dog. He keeps himself busy by going to his fishing cabin on most weekends, taking care of the dog, and going down to Jacksonville to take care of his ailing parents. But he just doesn't worry about his own happiness enough. He needs to regain his lust for life and find himself a nice woman again.
So, yes I am close to both. I worry about both. But I worry more about my dad. And I will be sad to move away from Atlanta (if I do). My parents have become more than parents. They have become reliable, trusted friends as well.
psydancerqt
Golden Member
i see my dad once a month or so.... depends what family functions are going on. i talk to my mom quite a bit though. she calls once a week to check up on me.
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