Missing Dad

David G · Sep 18, 2011

I had a question on my Dads tractor today, and forgot for a moment
that I cannot call him. I sure miss him, and it will take a long time
before I do not try to call him.

He has been gone 5 months now.

snoop-nc · Sep 18, 2011

I know what you're saying. Mine "comes around" at odd times if I'm doing something in the shop...creates some rather unusual discussions.

Rick

Anonymous-0 · Sep 18, 2011

My dad has been gone 37 years, still miss him, when I read your post I could see my dad in My mind clear as a bell, thank you, and I know how your feel.

retired farmer · Sep 18, 2011

My condolences to you. Mine has been gone for fifty two years. Like you, I wish he could have stayed longer.

Billy Shafer · Sep 18, 2011

My dad passed away in 2003. Every time I see baling wire I think of him. He could fix anything with baling wire. Family joke is. If you had a broken arm. He would wrap it in baling wire.

larry@stinescorner · Sep 18, 2011

mines been gone 12 years still think of him often,he was a great man ,didnt realise it when I was young,but I sure realise it now,

old art · Sep 18, 2011

dad gon3 53y we worked to geather the day he left. he was 66 iwas 39 still look for his wisdom when repairing equiptment . old art

cole in mo. · Sep 18, 2011

lost mine in 83 at age 83, he was born in 99. knew how to fix most anything.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 18, 2011

My dad has been gone 19 years this month. I know there has not been a day when I didn't think about him and mom (10 years this spring). Best advice I ever got was from a good friend who lost his dad at a young age. Learn to live with it instead of trying to get over it. Can't be done. However time will ease the pain of it. It's real tough the first couple of years.

BushogPapa · Sep 18, 2011

You know..when you LEAST expect it..something you see or do will remind you that they are still WITH you...!!
Dad reminds me to do something, etc, most every day..
I guess that is why I love to use the JDs and AC WD-45..we (both of the folks) spent so many FULL Days together in the fields, it always reminds me every time I start one up..!
I think you will find they end up being almost a Guardian Angel...

Ron..

John Harmon · Sep 18, 2011

My mother has been gone for 40 years,my dad for 30,I still think about them almost daily. My great grand mother died in 1947 and i think of her on a regular basis,I was 7 years old when she passed.

Earl - IL · Sep 18, 2011

Lost my Dad in 1978 he was born in 1904. I have his second tractor he bought 1935 "A" Deere.It reminds me often of my love for both my parents. He made a lot of little things for the tractor, tool box, pto. shield etc. It runs like a clock & looks better than new. I will be plowing with it in a few weeks. Earl-In -Illinois

Bob · Sep 19, 2011

Just about 10 years for me. I GUESS there's always the "long distance" option, but I'm to cheap for THAT!

paul · Sep 19, 2011

I know what you mean, been there.

Lost mom in 99, dad in 03, and sis in 08. I had 18 pairs of aunts & uncles, but as the youngest kid on both sides, only one blood and one inlaw remains.

I remember the stories from mom mostly, and from dad some, but don't have anyone left to ask questions. What catches me off guard I miss anyone to ask questions of. Can happen pretty quick.

--->Paul

Deere Scotty · Sep 19, 2011

With me its a Grandmother. Remembered about 7pm Saturday night it was 1 year ago that day we buried her. Went out Saturday night, & put flowers on the grave in the dark at almost midnight. Wish I remembered earlier in the day!

John M · Sep 19, 2011

Lost mine 11 years ago yesterday. I still find myself thinking I need to ask Daddy, but then I snap back and remember hes not here....

twostepn2001 · Sep 19, 2011

Lost my Mother in '91 and my Dad in '97. Every day I see or hear something that will remind me of them. Never knew just how much I'd miss them until they were gone. But they live on in my memories.

Ron in NS · Sep 19, 2011

It will be 10 years on Nov 12th since I lost my dad. I think he just hung on long enough to see Rememberance Day pass once more. That's another story though.

John A. · Sep 19, 2011

David, I too Like the others here.....Lost Dad in 92, and Mom in 05, Yes there was a list a mile long in fine print of questions only they could answer for me, Not a week goes by that I do not think of them in one way or another or the lessons they taught me,
OBTW... there will be times you will be running down the road @ 95 and a song will come on the radio, or someone will comment on a subject and the flood gate of tears will break loose as if a dam broke!, and you will need to pull off the road to regroup and regather!
We know, where you are, all will settle down in time. Hope this helps, Do what you need to.
Later,
John A.

37chief · Sep 19, 2011

David I miss my Dad also. Dad has been gone for around 15 years Mom has been gone 6 years, and miss them both. I was just thinking today I wonder what year Dad got his F12. Like others have said there are so many things I wish I could have talked to Dad, and Mom about. Stan

KD Cannon · Sep 19, 2011

David, Still miss mine too. I've picked up the phone a few times myself to call him since he has been gone. My Dad, K.D. left us near a year ago at age 90. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him or am reminded of him by places & things. It's his initials that I use on here in front of my name. I just do my best to try & live the way he taught me.
Glen Cannon

dixon boy RL · Sep 19, 2011

been just 1 year and 2weeks since mine dad passed,still taking care mom fulltime totaly confined to wheelchair or bed. anybody has their health be very thankful.

kyhayman · Sep 19, 2011

I dont know as the feeling or missing and reminders ever goes away. My dad's been gone since Dec 2009. I was rolling hay a month ago on the back of his place and just sat on the tractor and cried and felt his presence. Wished so much he could have seen the field and what I was doing.....

pete 23 · Sep 19, 2011

My dad has been gone for 43 years and speaking of baleing wire, my day used a couple of boards and baleing twine to wrap up the neighbors broken leg and then hauled him 30 miles to the Dr. who said, good job.

Frank Dodson · Sep 19, 2011

Daddy died 6 years ago at age 90. He served our country during WW II in the South Pacific. He was a great father very patient and kind. He farmed and repaired all his equipment and was also a good carpenter. I wish I could ask him for advice now.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 19, 2011

My Dad died over 17 years ago. I still think of him many times a day and would sure give a lot to be able to talk to him again. Does it get any better? Maybe a little, with time. But I don't think I will ever really get over losing my Dad.

I hope we will meet again in Heaven sometime.

Take care...and remember all the good times.

dgasper · Sep 19, 2011

My dad has been gone almost 60 years. Don't remember much as I was just a kid. I do remember him taking me hunting once. Also remember him trying to tell me the facts of life. He was very uncomfortable and was greatly relieved when I changed the subject. I often wonder how my life would have changed had he lived into my teen years and beyond. It would have been advantageous to have had a father during those difficult times.

Tony Vidlak · Sep 19, 2011

My Dad will have passed 6 years ago this Friday the 23rd . I don't think theres a day that goes by that I don't think about my Dad. I miss the hell out of him.
Tony

Ray in Mich · Sep 21, 2011

Just saw this post. Dad has been gone 3 years. Veteran of Korea in the 578th. Combat Engineers, 40 years in the Operating Engineers as a Master Mechanic, and built his own home where we 7 were all raised. The smartest man I ever knew, and all with an eighth-grade education. Miss him every day.

DENNIS MIN · Sep 21, 2011

Wow, after reading this, I am gonna call my Pops. I miss him, and he is still alive.

D.

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