19 July 2010

Tribute to my Father


This is no fitting tribute...and I know that I don't "know" any of you, really.  But I have shared a great deal with you readers, and you with me, so I couldn't not share that we have lost our Dad today.  He has been sick for years, so it is a blessing that he isn't sick anymore.  But it is oh, so sad to lose your Daddy.  

Here is a picture when he worked for General Electric in his '20s.  I am his spitting image.  He was one of ten, grew up in the country in Georgia, and his family always called him "Smiley".  He was the youngest boy.




Here is a more recent picture with our oldest, Liam.



If you are the praying type, please say a prayer for our family.

 Life is so beautiful and so quick.

Donald Edwin Sr.
November 13, 1937 to July 19, 2010

Thanks for reading...Julie


Posted by Julie Holloway at 7:41 PM

35 comments:

  1. ~Grace Happens~July 19, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    i am so sorry for your loss. i am praying that you find strength, comfort and peace through this difficult time.

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  2. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityJuly 19, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It is never easy to lose a loved one, even if they have been sick for a long time and it is expected. It is still the passing of an era. Take care of yourself.

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  3. Brandi@ Flights of WhimsyJuly 19, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    This is sad to hear. It's bittersweet to know that they aren't suffering anymore and hard to deal with altogether. Your family is in my thoughts tonight...

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  4. ElizabethJuly 19, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    i'm so sorry for your loss. your family will be in my prayers.

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  5. RenéJuly 19, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Sitting here teary eyed, praying. So sorry.

    -Rene

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  6. MichelleJuly 19, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    You look just like him! I am praying for your family.

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  7. A Perfect GrayJuly 19, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    oh, baby. I am so sorry...

    love to you...

    donna

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  8. My Interior LifeJuly 19, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Julie,

    I am so sorry to hear about your father. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Kathy

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  9. LynnJuly 19, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss - my condolences to you and your family.

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  10. Lynda @ Happenstance HomeJuly 19, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Julie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I can't begin to imagine the sadness in your heart. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

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  11. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be lifting you and your family up in prayer. =)

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  12. JulieJuly 19, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Oh Julie, my heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry.

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  13. StephanieJuly 19, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    I will be saying many prayers for your family! What a wonderful father you had! I'm sorry for your loss.

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  14. simply seletaJuly 20, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Oh Julie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. What a sweet father. I'm sure your heart is hurting. Prayers for you and your family.

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  15. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

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  16. Fargerike DagnyJuly 20, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    Oh, Julie, I'm so sorry :(

    big hug from dagny

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  17. LoneJuly 20, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss

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  18. FranJuly 20, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. Take time to heal. xoxo

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  19. FaithJuly 20, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that it can be hard to share something like this on your blog, thanks for your bravery!

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  20. Design EsquireJuly 20, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss.

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  21. DonnaJuly 20, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    I'm So sorry for your loss Julie, I will be praying for your family...peace and comfort be with you today!

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  22. LilacandgreyJuly 20, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    So sorry for your loss...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

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  23. MeganJuly 20, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Oh Julie I'm so sorry. Losing a loved one, especially a parent, is never easy to do. You'll be in my prayers!

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  24. DebbieJuly 20, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    On August 19th it will be one year since I lost my Dad. He was 90 when he passed, but the last four years of his life he had dimentia, and eventually lost his eyesite. He had been a pastor all his life. The hardest part of those last 4 years was to see the one thing he loved the most (his love for the Lord) slowly slip from his memory. I too found peace in knowing he was out of his suffering and was with the Lord he so dearly loved. However, the loss is still great - I miss him every day and look forward to the day we are reunited. I will be praying for you and your family in the days ahead. May the Lord shine his face on you and give you peace in this difficult time. If you would like to send me one of your favorite pictures of your Dad (make it as clear as possible), I would love to send you a little something to remember him by. Take care.

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  25. Aimee@ the Functional SpaceJuly 20, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  26. AmyV123July 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    I'm a fairly new reader of your blog and I havent popped out of google reader much to comment, but I just had to today.

    I lost my father about a year and a half ago and my heart goes out to you today. My dad was also sick for awhile prior to his passing, so I understand what you mean by a "blessing that he isnt sick anymore".

    You are in my thoughts and prayers!

    XOXO
    Amy

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  27. UrbanstemsJuly 20, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Julie, you are in my thoughts and prayers..may your father rest in peace.Sinead x

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  28. Teri LJuly 20, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Julie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom almost 7 years ago. Even when we are "grown-ups", we still feel a bit like orphans when we lose our parents.

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  29. LaurenJuly 20, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him a lot and I will definitely sayt a prayer for you and your family. And you're right, although I don't "know" you, I sure hate to hear when one of my favorite bloggers is down. Take care.

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  30. Neeson FamilyJuly 20, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    i loved my Daddy too...........and it is sad
    prayers sent for him and your family
    he is smiling in heaven for sure Julie and healthy again

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  31. bluehydrangeaJuly 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    I am so behind on my blog reading and I just saw this!! I am so sorry about your father!! I am also sorry that he had been sick. I don't care how grown up we are it must be incredibly hard to lose a father. I am glad that you have your sweet adorable family to take care of you and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. xo Sissy

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  32. paulaJuly 21, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    so hard. most definitely praying. sorry to be so behind:(

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  33. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissJuly 21, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    oh so sorry to hear this... xx. brooke

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  34. style chronicleJuly 21, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Praying for you and your family. I am sorry about your loss.

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  35. Anisa DarnellAugust 11, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Julie, I know its been a few weeks, but i'm still praying for you and the family. love ya

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