My dad might have cancer

[teela brown]

I am very sorry, TheChileanBlob.

[Dazzling White Diamonds]

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May peace find you and keep you in the days and weeks ahead. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[TheChileanBlob]

Thank you. I'm sad for my mom. I hope she will be ok.

[Solfy]

I'm so sorry, TCB. May his memory be a comfort.

[Dragonlady]

My heart is hurting for you.

[Senpai]

I'm so, so sorry.

[SmartAleq]

Aww, I'm sending you the biggest hug right now--I'm so sorry for your loss. May the goddess hold him close and grant you peace and comfort in this difficult time. Blessed be.

[Pogo]

I offer my condolences

[TheChileanBlob]

I don't really believe in an afterlife but I hope there is one so my Daddy can be with his parents.

[Jaglavak]

Neither do I, but I hope so too.

[Diamonds02]

I hope there is an afterlife also. My condolences, TheChileanBlob.

[JackieLikesVariety]

Originally Posted by TheChileanBlob

I don't really believe in an afterlife but I hope there is one so my Daddy can be with his parents.

I can't help believe because I can't handle the thought of not seeing my Mom and her sisters again.

why not believe something that is comforting?

[Detroit Hoser]

That pretty much sums up religion, right?

'Blob, I wish for peace to make a home in your heart to fill the void your dad's passing has left there. Loving thoughts to you, my friend.

[Rat Diva]

I'm so sorry, Blob

[Borborygmi]

My deepest condolences to you and yours, Blob.

[TheChileanBlob]

The funeral is Jan 5th. It will be a Catholic Mass. I haven't been to church in years. I won't be able to take Communion being a Satanist and all. It would be wrong.

[SmartAleq]

Eh, do it anyway, shooting flames out your mouth like a dragon will at least keep everyone amused on a sad day, right?

[eleanorigby]

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I miss my Daddy every day and he's been gone these 10 years.

I hope his passing was peaceful in hospice and that your mom was able to be there.

When You Meet Someone Deep in Grief
by Partricia McKernon Runkle

Slip off your shoes
and set them by the door.
Enter barefoot
this darkened chapel,
hollowed by loss,
hallowed by sorrow,
its grey stone walls
and floor.
You, congregation
of one
are here to listen,
not to sing.
Kneel in the back pew,
make no sound.
Let the candles
speak.

[thorny locust]

Originally Posted by TheChileanBlob

The funeral is Jan 5th. It will be a Catholic Mass. I haven't been to church in years. I won't be able to take Communion being a Satanist and all. It would be wrong.

You will be in communion with family and friends even without taking Communion from the church.

[Dragonlady]

Originally Posted by TheChileanBlob

The funeral is Jan 5th. It will be a Catholic Mass. I haven't been to church in years. I won't be able to take Communion being a Satanist and all. It would be wrong.

The question here is what do YOU want to do and what would your Daddy want? My Daddy would would fly into forever giggling if I did something that outraged and horrified the family.

[TheChileanBlob]

I think I will take communion. Everyone else will be. Only my kids and grandkids know I'm a Satanist.