[potlatch]

The only experience I have is when my father died. My parents were so close, that I feared for my mother. She will always miss him, but she did fine and is content now. Family, friends, and a pet will be your support along with prayer. When a friend dies, I always pray that God will give their family consolation - as I will for you.

[surrey]

I also lost my Dad ,who I adored. I never could imagine anything happening to the "guy" who could make everything right. Time is indeed the great healer. My children who were of an age to remember him have kept him with us. My daughter just gave her newborn son Pop-Pop's name as her son's middle name. Whenever something wonderful happens in our family I always say "It's Dad helping us out".I can't say i handled his loss well but after some time it does get easier.