Susan, I get the list thing. It's easier for me to go through a list. It's concrete, you tick them off as you go - you don't dwell, you just do. Good that you guys are able to get out with a reasonable time schedule.
My dad passed away 11 years ago, and it still hits me at weird times. But it's easier as the years pass to get past the ouch and think of fun things we did, good memories and bad (lots of teen angst years), that sort of stuff. Keep him alive with the memories. Annabel may not have a solid memory of him, but she'll know him through you. My oldest was only 2 when my dad died she has sketchy memories of him. But she and my youngest, who was born 3 years after he died, both know him from things that I've told them and home movies/pictures. I tell them stories that he told me about his life, and about when I was growing up.
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I don't know what it says about me that lists are a tremendous comfort at these times, but they are.
It's the one thing you can control when circumstances are out of control.
Condolences, Susan. I hope the pain of losing your dad fades to happy memories and stories to tell Annabel as soon as may be.
It's the one thing you can control when circumstances are out of control.
This is exactly what I was going to say.
Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My condolences to you and your family, Susan.
Strength to you and your family, Susan.
Susan, I'm sorry. I'm thinking of you and your family. I hope this week goes off OK for you.
Thanks, Deena and Lyra Jane for your thoughts on the networking note. We'll get it done, hopefully, tomorrow.
Oh, and I saw the BABY! He's 4 days old and beautiful.
(Also, the dad said that everything in the bag was great)
{{{{{{{{{{Susan and family}}}}}}}}}}} You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
