my beloved father died this morning

I posted this in my other forum, bpd, also. I don't know how the technology part works so I am posting in both places I hang out and love people regularly.
I will be off-line again for a while. I hope you all do well to help each other and celebrate small and large victories. I love you and appreciate support--I have to admit--I hope you will be thinking of me. I am traveling to Texas for my father. I spoke to him on the phone (though he could not answer; he did hear) before he died. I am lucky. I grew up with a very loving father. I am sorry for those of you who did not. I don't know whether this is triggering or not. Please edit, if you think it should be tagged. I am not in deep mourning, because my father and I love and sometimes have even openly expressed it (not so with my mother, but I have to not think of that and try to be a strong support for her this week). My father has been terminal for a bit more than a year, and he has not been in very much pain. He never saw the inside of a nursing home. My wonderful adult son stayed with them off and on all of this past year and was a great help, which made me proud and relieved. I visited my father many times this year. This is right.

I'm so sorry about your father. I'm glad to hear that he had your son to help him and that his pain was well controlled. I grew up with a very loving father as well, so I know what a blessing it is!

So sorry to hear about your father - but I hope those cherised memories of a loving father will always stay close to your heart. Take care - Soup

I'm very sorry to hear about your father. May he rest in peace.

I am sorry for your loss. I am glad you had a good and open relationship in which you could share your love and I am sure many things. May he rest in peace.

Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. We are leaving Monday instead of Sunday, so I am just checking in. Can't sleep. Also, my T called me tonight to give me her condolences and wish me a safe trip. Wasn't that nice? She will hold my spot open just in case I can make it back in time.

I'm sorry about your father, shipping -- I also have a very loving relationship with my dad. And I'm really glad you got the chance to say what you needed to say to him; that's truly a gift (as is such a caring, responsible son). Travel safe, stay strong, and I hope you find some comfort in the company of family.