i miss him so much
By claydequito
@claydequito (18)
Philippines
March 2, 2012 9:16am CST
three years ago today, my father died of lung cancer. He started smoking at a very young age and was already a chain smoker by the time he had us. He was not perfect, he had his own flaws but he was the best father for us. He was loving and funny. He took time to take us to different places, like the beach and made time to just be with us, even if it was just watching movies. I remembered asking for a lot of things when I was younger, without taking into consideration that we don't have much money. He was always like that, giving us the things that we wanted with the best he can. Losing him to an illness like that was hard because he was in so much pain. Suddenly, we lost the very person that held our family.I lost a father and best friend. After we lost him, my mom and I became closer. I realized that anytime I could lose her too. Now I try as much as possible to let my family know how much I love them. I'm thankful for the bittersweet memories that I had with him. It was bittersweet because remembering made me want to have what we had back then. I'm praying that wherever he is today, that he is at peace. He is my guardian angel, watching over me and my family. The next time you see your parents, let them know how much they mean to you because you will never know when death knocks at your door.
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@yel812 (174)
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28 Apr 12
My parents are not perfect too, but they try to give things that "they think" are good for us, when I was a kid I hated my mother so much because of some issues, but now that I'm all grown up, I realize how parents sacrifice so much for us. You have a great father just like me, I know he did well making you a good person.
@hetharia44 (63)
• United States
6 Mar 12
I know how you feel. I lost both of my parents recently. First, my Mom almost 4 years ago from cancer and heart problems, and my dad last year from dimentia. I used to talk with them almost everyday via Skype. Now that they are gone, I lost not only a big piece of me but also lost of direction in life too. I still think of them everyday. I put pictures of them inside my wallet, so I see them everyway I go. Also I have a small album that I carry when I travel, not only I have my parents pictures but also other my other family members. For some people who still have parents use you time wisely with them. Good parents are not replaceable, you can still carry the memory long after their gone. Spend quality time with them.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
2 Mar 12
I know how you feel, I loved my dad so much too, and he worked so hard for his family putting us before himself always, my mum and dad are gone now and I agree with you always let anyone in your life that you love them because we never know when they will be taken from us as the saying goes " Tomoorow May Never Come"
