3.14. Pi day.
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Still sick, I’m intent on spending the day editing photos and watching movies, eager to recover.
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A psoriasis commercial:
“Psoriasis is a sign of an overactive immune system”
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I think of my father – he’s had this flaky skin disorder, once a cause of adolescent embarrassment during introductions to my friends, as far back as I can remember. I’m relieved that my old man’s got a powerful defense mechanism, even if we haven’t spoken in a month.
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Micron lays her paw on my arm and gazes into my eyes with those black oceans of pure dog love, then begins to urgently lick my face.
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The phone rings.
“Hi, grandma!”
“Hi. How are you?”
“Pretty sick, actually.”
“Oh. Your father died.”
The delivery is so dry, I ask if she’s joking.
Dad, 1950 – 2011
Always,
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Whoa. Many warm thoughts your way, Zoetica. And Godspeed to your father on his following journeys.
Oh no, I’m so sorry Zoetica. My heart goes out to you. :c
That’s ineffably hard. Condolences.
PS: When I began reading this post and you talked about your father, I was thinking, “Oh! She never really mentions her dad as much as her mom. This will be interesting.” Then BAM. You provided the sad news very suddenly and effectively. Maybe in the same way you received it?
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Oh man… So sorry to hear :(
I’m so sorry. That’s terrible news.
I really and truly am so sorry.
Wow. I’m glad you had the oceans of love so close by when you heard the news. I may not know you personally, but my heart goes out to you as well.
I’m so sorry, Zo. So sorry.
Zoetica, really sorry to learn of this. The loss of a parent is an awful thing :( Take care, trust Ales and everyone else will look after you during this difficult time.
Oh hell. Condolences.
my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Oh, Zoetica, I’m so sorry. My sympathies to you and your family.
I love you, Z.
The strongest human I know.
“Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.” ~Emily Dickinson
I’m terribly sorry, Zo
Condoléances, Zoe…
So sorry sweetie. *hugs*
I am so sorry!
I want to say that I know exactly how you feel – my father passed almost exactly one year and one month ago, but I think we all feel different.
I’m guessing you’re feeling quite shitty though, so I really feel for you and my thoughts go to out you!
I’m so sorry. best thoughts to you
Sincere condolences – it is so cruel, the way things go when you’re glancing away.
I’m really, really sorry about your loss.
- a faithful reader
I am so sorry!
The black hole of such a loss cannot be easily eased. You’ve been so strong & such an inspiration for us out here in the digital ether – please take some of that strength in reciprocation. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you & your mother.
My sincerest condolences.
I just saw your tweet and ran over to your blog. I am so so so sorry. .- S
I am very sorry for your loss. My father passed away some time ago and I understand that this is a difficult time. My thoughts to you and your family.
Allow me to offer my deepest condolences. I’m not the most gifted as far as oratory skills are concerned, so words tend to elude me. However, I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could do, but being a random reader there probably isn’t. My deepest condolences.
Sorry about your Father,Zoe.
I’m certain that in His Heart,You made Him Proud.
A sudden hit, news like that. Very sorry for your loss Zoe, my condolences.
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Random admirer who wandered over just to say that I am deeply sorry for your loss & hope that your husband mixes some excellent drinks to cut through the sting a little. :/
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you. xxxx
I’m very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
My condolences. I give you many internet hugs and love from me <3
oh, very sorry to hear that. last i recall hearing from you, he was proud of you. <3
My heart and hugs go out to you Zo.
I’m so sorry for your loss!
My condolences to you and your family I’m so so sorry for this loss, please all take care of yourselves xoxo
Oh, Zo. I’m so sorry.
Sorry to hear Zoe. I will tell you sudden is harder at first, but in time it makes adjusting tak hold faster. It did for me anyway, again sorry for your loss. Get well and keep your father in your heart
A feeling that one should never have to feel, but inevitably does. May the best of memories live on.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Get well and be strong.
So very sorry about your father. My best to you.
So sorry.
Many condolences to you chica. Always good to have a loved one close by to support you during this time.
That’s awful, I’m so sorry.
I’m sorry for your loss.
sending you lot’s of love, hun. let me know if I can do anything for you. xoxo.
everything I would have said has already been said by all these good people, I just wish to add my deepest sympathy to you in this tragic time.