My Dad died in my arms yeaterday

[GentleOtter]

I have been sitting at my Dad'd bedside at the hospital for a wee while and yesterday afternoon, while cradled in my arms, he slipped away.

During the time we had left, I told him how loved he was, what a wonderful Grandfather to his grandchildren who adored him and read him lovely words that my Mother had written to him in a letter I found that she had written to him years before.

Mum died 20 years ago and I asked her help to take Dad to the Light and that I was ready to let him go to her care and love.
Just seconds before Dad took his last breath, the most beautiful smile shone across his face - almost as if he was seeing someone he had not seen for a long time - and he passed away.

I feel as if I was deeply honoured to have shared in such a profoundly spiritual experience. I feel happy to have held Dad's hand as he was taken by the other hand to a far more beautiful and peaceful place.

The love does not stop.

God bless you my Dad. x

I'm so sorry for your loss, and hope you take comfort from those precious last few moments with your dear Dad. Thank you for posting your tribute to him.

So sorry for your loss gentleotter, what a beautiful and moving tribute to your much loved Dad.

I lost my father 17 years ago, and it still haunts me that I was not with him at the time.

God bless to you and your family

I am so sorry for your loss.
What you have written is so beautiful you moved me to tears. I wish you much strength and peace as you cope with your grief.

I'm so very sorry for your loss, GentleOtter.

Incredibly sad, but beautiful post Otter.

Sorry for your loss. Sending love and strength your way.

GentleOtter, I am so sorry for your loss. Your post was beautiful and I am so glad your father had his lovely daughter with him at the end. Peace and love at this very sad time xxx

Som sorry for your loss and am so pleased that you have such a nice memory to hold on to. My Dad died last year and I wasn't there- out of choice- but I often wonder if I should have been.

Take care of yourself and good luck with the funeral.

So sorry for your loss

GentleOtter that was beautiful. So sorry for your lossxx

that was very moving and lovely...am sad for your loss but pleased you were there with your dad RIP xxxx

a beautiful smile would spread over your fathers face with such a lovely daughter by his side, what a joy you must have been to have as a daughter - a daughter he must have been so very very proud.

I am so sorry for your loss and somehow I hope you can ind some peace

Deepest sympathies GentleOtter

I too have sat with both my parents as they slipped away and knowing I was there has brought me immense comfort through the years, I hope it does for you. xxx

gentleotter - that is so sad and so moving. I'm glad you were there for him.

That is so beautiful GentleOtter, enjoy your happy memories of your Dad.

Oh Gentleotter, your post has me in tears, I'm so very sorry for your loss but pleased that you were able to share such a moment with him. He will be at peace and his last moments were so special. xxx

I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful post, a wonderful tribute to your Dad.

So sorry for your loss! But you were able to be there for him and he knew how loved he was. Made me cry now

that's beautiful
xxxx

he was lucky to have you for his daughter.i am so sorry for your loss xx

Thank you to all of you for your lovely words - it has been deeply comforting to know that so many of you care and empathise with our loss.

With much love

GentleOtter x

for you otter.
I lost my Dad 3.5 years ago and was lucky to be with him at the end. It is a great comfort to have been there.
I'm feeling quite chocked reading your beautiful post. Lovely.