I lost my dad when I was 6
He was my hero
I think of him every single day and I’m 56
Fall madly in love with your wife
Because love is a decision- not an emotion
Raise your child in every way that your dad did with you that was endearing and that you cherish.
The priest was a failed man as we all are - his failure is no reflection on our Saviour- I spent 30 years in non denominational churches and recently returned to catholicism- Francis is the bishop of Rome- that’s all. We are disciples of Christ- focus on heavenly things and your father will live - your marriage will thrive- and you’ll walk with Jesus everywhere you go-
It’s going to hurt like hell
It’s supposed to cleave you in half
He’s your dad!
Cry!
Let your tears nourish the memories in your soul and when you hear your baby cry for the first time - you’ll know how much your dad loved you.
Then cry some more and thank him for bringing you into this glorious world where we get to know the joys of life and eternity-
What you wrote was beautiful- you’re one awesome man- and you’re going to be a great father-
Love is a decision
Your dad made that decision
Thank him by cleaving to your wife and never letting go-
Your baby needs that
And your father’s memory deserves it
God bless!
MW, I was trying to collect my thoughts for a response to your post. I scrolled down to panzer’s post, and realized that he expressed perfectly what needed to be said. Please take his advice
I will pray for your father, your stepmother, you, your wife, and your coming wee one. You are experiencing the Cycle of Life, so it is quite normal to experience the various conflicting emotions you are having. Prayer is the best resource.
My dear mother left this world in 2007. She also suffered from dementia the last few years of her life. It hurt briefly to realize that she did not know me, but the Holy Spirit helped me to see that it was not about me.
Pray. Go to Confession and then receive the Eucharist. You will be so glad to be reunited with our Lord.