panda
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My father passed away at the age of 65 on July 12, 2012. He had a such a big influence in my life as a mentor, father, and friend. He died from a sudden heart attack and my heart was not ready to let him go. I know that he is in heaven with the Lord, but it has been so difficult for me to accept that is no longer on this earth. I think i went into depression and a phase of denial.
I started to question everything about my life, my purpose, and my calling. I have never experienced death so close until the age of 35 and I realize that this life we live is a temporary place we live in. Seeing my dad take his last breath, it was so clear to me that we come to this world with nothing and we leave this world with nothing like my father did. I am ashamed to admit this, but for the past 10 years of my life it seems like I was so driven by money and achieving financial success, neglecting so many important areas of my life. I am starting to find joy in the simpliest things like playing with my boys and spending more quality time with my wife.
I wanted to ask if any of you have been in the same place as me and how you dealt with your grief of losing your father whom you loved so much?
I started to question everything about my life, my purpose, and my calling. I have never experienced death so close until the age of 35 and I realize that this life we live is a temporary place we live in. Seeing my dad take his last breath, it was so clear to me that we come to this world with nothing and we leave this world with nothing like my father did. I am ashamed to admit this, but for the past 10 years of my life it seems like I was so driven by money and achieving financial success, neglecting so many important areas of my life. I am starting to find joy in the simpliest things like playing with my boys and spending more quality time with my wife.
I wanted to ask if any of you have been in the same place as me and how you dealt with your grief of losing your father whom you loved so much?