Official thread for those who have LOST PARENT(s)....

my dad's song just came on the radio at work

does anyone have a re-occuring 'sign' as odd as that sounds?

backround - on the day of my dad's funeral, as we were in the limo pulling into the cemetery (following the herse) we heard for the first time 'calling all angels' by train. when i go to the cemetery to visit his grave, no joke, i hear this song probably 8 out of 10 times either on my way there or back.

keep in mind, this is not a popular song and at this point, its about 5 years old. when i hear it, i smile and think of him, knowing hes thinking of me

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Posted by SANDYROODY

My dad passed away just before my 18th birthday and I really miss him. As my wedding day approach, I find myself crying more but I find strength from all the beautiful memories we shared. I am not quite sure how I will incorporate him into one of the most special days of my life, but one thing for sure, I am certain that he will be there. I found a link where you can have cufflinks customized with a picture but I guess that would be great for a groom that has lost a loved one.

I have to say that I have an awesome step dad and there is no doubt that he will be walking me down the aisle. However, I have decided to skip the bride/dad dance, as it will be too overwhelming for me.

Here is the link:

LINK

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ohhh i LOVE them, i want to get them for my brother who is getting married in June! Thanks so much for this link

I lost my mother 4 years ago this December 12. My FH never met her.

-Im having the memorial candle at the church.
-Im having a picture of her and I on a table next to my table-with pics of her wedding day, FH's parents wedding pic
-Im also putting this saying on my programs:
-dedicating a song to her for all of us to dance to. Josh Groban's song. -where you are tonight.

In memory of []...
Although we can't see you,
We know you are here:
Smiling, watching over us
As we say 'I do.'
Forever in our hearts,
Forever in our lives —
And so we say our vows
In loving memory of you.

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Posted by KarinAmanda

my dad's song just came on the radio at work

does anyone have a re-occuring 'sign' as odd as that sounds?

backround - on the day of my dad's funeral, as we were in the limo pulling into the cemetery (following the herse) we heard for the first time 'calling all angels' by train. when i go to the cemetery to visit his grave, no joke, i hear this song probably 8 out of 10 times either on my way there or back.

keep in mind, this is not a popular song and at this point, its about 5 years old. when i hear it, i smile and think of him, knowing hes thinking of me

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this alway happens to me when im down and thinking of him. there are a couple of songs that i always remember him by and they always come on in the car or at work i get that lump in my throat and then i just keep thinking of the good memories we had its comforting to hear these songs because its like they 'know' your thinking about them

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Posted by KarinAmanda

my dad's song just came on the radio at work

does anyone have a re-occuring 'sign' as odd as that sounds?

backround - on the day of my dad's funeral, as we were in the limo pulling into the cemetery (following the herse) we heard for the first time 'calling all angels' by train. when i go to the cemetery to visit his grave, no joke, i hear this song probably 8 out of 10 times either on my way there or back.

keep in mind, this is not a popular song and at this point, its about 5 years old. when i hear it, i smile and think of him, knowing hes thinking of me

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I have that stuff happen to me all the time. I love it!
This is kind of different but...my mom and her brother were really close, like best friends. She had a picture of them dancing together at her wedding that was always in the same spot on the dresser in my dads room. Well after my mom died my uncle had already been diagnosed with cancer but he had been getting reallllly bad. My dad and I were going to fly out to NY to see him and the family in a few months and then 1 day my dad woke me up and said we're leaving tomorrow. In the middle of the night the picture fell off of the dresser out of nowhere. My dad took it as a sign and wow we got there just in time to say our goodbyes.

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Posted by SANDYROODY

Speaking of songs, my dad loved the song from Aladdin, 'A Whole New World' and I think I may play it at the wedding as a remembrance.

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That's a great song. That would be really sweet!

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Posted by DnellD809

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Posted by KarinAmanda

my dad's song just came on the radio at work

does anyone have a re-occuring 'sign' as odd as that sounds?

backround - on the day of my dad's funeral, as we were in the limo pulling into the cemetery (following the herse) we heard for the first time 'calling all angels' by train. when i go to the cemetery to visit his grave, no joke, i hear this song probably 8 out of 10 times either on my way there or back.

keep in mind, this is not a popular song and at this point, its about 5 years old. when i hear it, i smile and think of him, knowing hes thinking of me

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I have that stuff happen to me all the time. I love it!
This is kind of different but...my mom and her brother were really close, like best friends. She had a picture of them dancing together at her wedding that was always in the same spot on the dresser in my dads room. Well after my mom died my uncle had already been diagnosed with cancer but he had been getting reallllly bad. My dad and I were going to fly out to NY to see him and the family in a few months and then 1 day my dad woke me up and said we're leaving tomorrow. In the middle of the night the picture fell off of the dresser out of nowhere. My dad took it as a sign and wow we got there just in time to say our goodbyes.

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wow - chills...

when i was 16, i went to disney with my aunt, sister and gma. the last night there, i had a dream that i saw my brother driving past my house (he lives in Illinois) so i thought 'why would he be home, something must have happened'. When we got home, we found out that my grandpa passed away the night i had my dream .... weird

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Posted by KarinAmanda

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Posted by DnellD809

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Posted by KarinAmanda

my dad's song just came on the radio at work

does anyone have a re-occuring 'sign' as odd as that sounds?

backround - on the day of my dad's funeral, as we were in the limo pulling into the cemetery (following the herse) we heard for the first time 'calling all angels' by train. when i go to the cemetery to visit his grave, no joke, i hear this song probably 8 out of 10 times either on my way there or back.

keep in mind, this is not a popular song and at this point, its about 5 years old. when i hear it, i smile and think of him, knowing hes thinking of me

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I have that stuff happen to me all the time. I love it!
This is kind of different but...my mom and her brother were really close, like best friends. She had a picture of them dancing together at her wedding that was always in the same spot on the dresser in my dads room. Well after my mom died my uncle had already been diagnosed with cancer but he had been getting reallllly bad. My dad and I were going to fly out to NY to see him and the family in a few months and then 1 day my dad woke me up and said we're leaving tomorrow. In the middle of the night the picture fell off of the dresser out of nowhere. My dad took it as a sign and wow we got there just in time to say our goodbyes.

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wow - chills...

when i was 16, i went to disney with my aunt, sister and gma. the last night there, i had a dream that i saw my brother driving past my house (he lives in Illinois) so i thought 'why would he be home, something must have happened'. When we got home, we found out that my grandpa passed away the night i had my dream .... weird

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Wow...that's so crazy!
Yea, I don't know what it is but those things happen a lot.

something like that happened to me too. I was ten we were in Disney also. My grandmother, who lived with us was staying at my aunt's house while we were gone. The night we got back from Disney I had a dream that my grandmother was in a huge pool drowning and I was trying to save her. I was awoken by the phone ringing telling us my grandmother had just had a heart attack and passed.

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Posted by wifetobe

something like that happened to me too. I was ten we were in Disney also. My grandmother, who lived with us was staying at my aunt's house while we were gone. The night we got back from Disney I had a dream that my grandmother was in a huge pool drowning and I was trying to save her. I was awoken by the phone ringing telling us my grandmother had just had a heart attack and passed.

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Wow

It seems so many people get signs that there loved one is with them. unfortunately I haven't gotten any signs from my mom. It's disappointing. I know it's silly. Everyone says 'she with you now' but I wish there was a sign that she was. At least at my wedding I hope she gives me a sign.
So silly!!!!

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Posted by wifetobe

It seems so many people get signs that there loved one is with them. unfortunately I haven't gotten any signs from my mom. It's disappointing. I know it's silly. Everyone says 'she with you now' but I wish there was a sign that she was. At least at my wedding I hope she gives me a sign.
So silly!!!!

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It's not silly. Just thinking that she's with me makes me feel better. So no matter what she's with you if you want her to be

Thank you for starting this thread. I lost my dad 8 years ago and FH lost his dad over 10 years ago. I don't know who's going to walk me down the isle. I was close to my one uncle but he passed away too. I avoided planning this whole memorial thing because it hurts everytime I think about it, especially during the holidays. Please post more pictures, I need some ideas.

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Posted by wifetobe

Your right..this is just such a difficult time. When I read some peoples comments about what a pain in the butt their mothers are Im so tempted to write something to them. Enjoy it...you have her there, consider yourself lucky!!!!

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Thank you! I have a great relationship with my mother and I pray that she'll be there for my wedding. She was really sick the last two years but doing better now.

I heard it at work today too KP!

I had yahoo music on...heard Train and thought of Daddy!

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Posted by KarinAmanda

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Posted by debismom

I lost my Dad before I was to be married, so my Brother walked me down the aisle. Debi plans to have a rose for each deceased loved one at this time.To those of you who have lost parents, my sympathy and love to you, and to those who have lost your Dad, I know how it feels. Love to all of you!!!!!!! Mary MOB

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at this point ...

* my mom is walking me down the aisle, though no one can replace my dad, i cant imagine having anyone other than her since my dad cant be there

* we will have a memorial candle for him with framed photos, also a candle for each grandparent who has passed (I also lost both of my grandpas and 1 gma recently) luckily, FH still have all 4 of his grandparents living )

* instead of father/daughter dance, i am putting together a photo montage to music with the help of my DJ - ill have about 30 pics to music displayed on plasmas during the time we would dance


on a side note - i feel like i want to stop at the cemetery after the ceremony, before the reception, just FH and I.... has anyone else thought about this? FH says we wont have time (and hes prob right) but I go to the cemetery almost every week and I feel like i want to go on our wedding day...

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Karin, I think it would be Special and sweet to stop at the cemetery. My Dad and Baby Brother are buried about a half hour or so away, but when I go, I talk to them. The first yr. after my Brother's death, Mom, and I went to my Brother's grave and I took cupcakes that we ate in honor of his Birthday. All of these things, help me to keep their memory alive.Mary MOB

Here come the tears. Oh how I miss my Daddy and Brother!!!!!!!

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Posted by debismom

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Posted by KarinAmanda

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Posted by debismom

I lost my Dad before I was to be married, so my Brother walked me down the aisle. Debi plans to have a rose for each deceased loved one at this time.To those of you who have lost parents, my sympathy and love to you, and to those who have lost your Dad, I know how it feels. Love to all of you!!!!!!! Mary MOB

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at this point ...

* my mom is walking me down the aisle, though no one can replace my dad, i cant imagine having anyone other than her since my dad cant be there

* we will have a memorial candle for him with framed photos, also a candle for each grandparent who has passed (I also lost both of my grandpas and 1 gma recently) luckily, FH still have all 4 of his grandparents living )

* instead of father/daughter dance, i am putting together a photo montage to music with the help of my DJ - ill have about 30 pics to music displayed on plasmas during the time we would dance


on a side note - i feel like i want to stop at the cemetery after the ceremony, before the reception, just FH and I.... has anyone else thought about this? FH says we wont have time (and hes prob right) but I go to the cemetery almost every week and I feel like i want to go on our wedding day...

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Karin, I think it would be Special and sweet to stop at the cemetery. My Dad and Baby Brother are buried about a half hour or so away, but when I go, I talk to them. The first yr. after my Brother's death, Mom, and I went to my Brother's grave and I took cupcakes that we ate in honor of his Birthday. All of these things, help me to keep their memory alive.Mary MOB

Here come the tears. Oh how I miss my Daddy and Brother!!!!!!!

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Dont cry Mary, they're with you!!!

I think I will find a way to get there, if we have to sacrifice some picture or cocktail hour time, we will! FH will HAVE TO understand - or ill go alone... its important ... to me