My father p***ed on yesterday, at the age of 63, after a 13 year off-and-on battle with cancer. I'm going to do my best to pick up the pieces and move on with what started as "our" '31 A coupe project. I won't forget you.
I really feel bad for the loss of your Dad. No words at this point will help but just know that the memories you have of him will help get you through this, and that time does ease the pain a little. It sounds like he did a good job raising you and that in itself is something you should cherish. Make him proud and I bet he will be right there beside you every step of the way on that A. He will leave you little hints that he has been around, believe me. Take care, Don
Thanks guys. Dad was a firm believer in Jesus Christ, and in the Chevy 283. We got a sj 327 for the A, but i got his blessing on that.
Sorry for your loss, I lost my dad to the same thing 7 years ago...I miss him every day, it will get better with time. RIP
I'm so sorry, but in the big scheme of things it is only a brief separation because he will be waiting for you on the other side. You still love him, he still loves you. He'll be waiting for you, not to worry. Just hang in there and keep on Hot Rodding!
It's really tough to lose your dad. To me it was strange to realize that now I'm the oldest living male in the family and I no longer had him to look to. It really leaves a void. Don's correct in saying that he will leave you telltales of his prescence. It's uncanny how the slightest thing will trigger a memory. Sometime sad, sometimes funny. Anyway, sorry for your loss. Brighter days are ahead.
Ken aka Slick 50 summed up my experience perfectly. When you have those memories as he described---write them down to preserve them. You will find it soothing and you can p*** them to your kids if you have any to keep the chain going. A couple of 283s to p*** on won't hurt either. John
Sorry for your loss...my Dad is visiting right now and don't know what I would do without him...my condolences
So sorry for your loss, my Dad p***ed almost 2 years ago and I miss him everyday. Sounds like you two had a special relationship, your father knew that. Keep his memory alive through the coupe.
That is sad...I went through this awhile back when my dad p***ed away as well..keep up the good work on the car...that will be your memory right there...
I hope you have someone in your life to hug and be close to. That can be a huge help in getting through times like this. My heart goes out to you.
Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. Right now I'm just doing what I can for my mom and grandma, and we have lots of supportive family with us. I will get back to the coupe, but need to kind of back up and regroup a bit for now. I'm very lucky to have my uncle, (dad's brother) who is also a rodder to help me out with all kinds of stuff both in and outside the shop.I feel blessed to have you guys' good thoughts as well. As someone said on here, this IS just a temporary separation, and a brief one at that.
Sending prayers for you and your family. I'm very sorry for your loss. BTW, the line above that you wrote about your Dad is wonderful and will resonate with a lot of old Chevy guys. Peace be with you and yours.
That's rough. The toughest part of getting older is living long enough to see others p***. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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