My Father's Passing...

Dear Scott,
I'm so sorry about your father. Bless your heart, you've been hit with the death of both parents within a few weeks of each other. It hurts deeply to lose a loved one, and I pray that God will supply you with strength, hope and peace in abundance as you face the days ahead without them. Not long ago I listened to your Dad reading one of his stories here on Our Echo, and thought how fortunate you are to still have him in your life. Now you have only the remembrances of a fine man who loved his family and will live forever in your memory.
Take one day at a time, Scott.
Sincere sympathy,
Sandi in FL.

I join with others who have written to express sympathy in the death of your father and that of your mother so recently. I am sure you feel that your loss is their gain as they are no longer suffering and are in a better place together. The past weeks and months have been very difficult for you and Mark and your families. With my sympathy--Wanda

Scott, my heart goes out to you at this time of loss. At times you will wallow in sorrow and at other times keeping busy seems to help. Each person experience grieving in different ways. In the long run, only time and memories of what you've shared give the comfort that may elude you now.
Virginia Allain

I join with others who have written to express sympathy in the death of your father and that of your mother so recently. I am sure you feel that your loss is their gain as they are no longer suffering and are in a better place together. The past weeks and months have been very difficult for you and Mark and your families. With my sympathy--Wanda

Scott,

I'm fairly new to ourecho but I have so enjoyed the warmth of the stories and the kind, friendly feedback I have received since being here.

This news truly breaks my heart and my thoughts and prayers are with you, my soul aches for you and your loss.

May God's love, peace, and comfort envelop you like a great, big hug in your dark hour; hold your chin up and may the Son shine on you!

Remember the poem, Footprints In The Sand? It is now that He is carrying you!

Blessings and Prayers,

Michele L. Tune

Scott, I am so very sorry that the past several months have held such sorrow for you and your family. Thinking of you with compassion and sympathy...Barbara Carpenter

Scott, please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. It seems you have been given more than your share to deal with in such a short period of time--please take the time you need to deal with your grief and to take care of YOU. I know you must feel overwhelmed and I'm truly sorry. Most of all, do NOT worry about OurEcho--we will all still be here when you are back on your feet.
Kathy Baker

Dealing with heartache, particularly losing both your parents within such a short time of each other, is so hard. I ask God to give you His peace and comfort today and to literally cover you with His love...cover you and your whole family. With sympathy ~ Susan

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time of loss.

Scott, I know how you are feeling. My mother died after a long struggle with Alzheimers and my dad followed her eight hours later. He had cared for her and about her; he was free to go. We don't need to understand why, just to accept and remember. My condolences, Toni Giarnese

My sincere condolences, Scott. Losing a family member is never easy, even when it is somewhat expected. Just take it one day at a time. Remember: Mile by mile it's a trial; yard by yard it's hard; but inch by inch it's a cinch.

One day at a time.

Maria Harden

Everyone has wrote my feeling so much better than I can. It is time to live with your memories! Gail

My sincere sympathies, Scott. Yes, find peace in knowing your parents are together, in a far better place.

~Renee
Renee Holland Davidson

Dear Scott and family, My heart goes out to you. When I lost my parents many years ago, I was astonished at one aspect of my grief: along with the despair and disbelief, there was FEAR, which I did not understand. Years of reading brought the understanding that this is common with loss of a parent--unconsciously we feel our parents stand between us and our mortality, and without them, there is this yawning abyss. Missing them will always hurt, Scott, but time will ease the pain. Remembering the good times helps. Carol

dear Scott,
I've just returned from PC and checked the website re Larry. My deepest sympaathies to you, Mark and all the family.
I feel very alone now that he, Edwin, Richard, the Crews boys and most of the other kids from the "sandbed" are gone.
However, I am also blessed and a better person for having Larry as my mentor and hero at that age when character is being formed.
Your grandmother, Mrs Lupo, had a strong influence on my life during those years. I'm sure Larry told of our adventures as boys and I think of them often as My daily life seemed to revolve around the "sandbed" and the Lupo house. All good and pleasant memories.
I do regret that I didn't stay in closer touch through the years but he was never out of my mind.
Should you or Mark ever get to the Columbia area I would love to have you visit with us.

Sincerely,

Collis Webster
10 Richmond Lane
Blythewood, SC 29016
803 754.2301

Scott;
I am very sorry to read about your father. there is one thing to be thankful for he knew the LORD!
for the last breath he took here in this world was the first one he took in HEAVEN
PASTOR JIM BAGGETT

Better late than never. The best way I can express my sympathies to you and your family is to ask the Franciscan Fathers to have a liturgy said for your departed parents. For me-- even one liturgy is precious. That's why I try to make it to church each day. As we say at the time of death and in general remembrance -- Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace Amen. You were right in being happy that they are together again.