Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Au revoir

Yesterday morning, my father lost his battle with lung cancer. He was holding the hand of his younger brother and one of my most favorite uncles, Uncle Chuck, when he went. I am so grateful for the fact that he was there and that my dad was at peace and is finally, FINALLY out of pain. I am doing okay all things considered. Thanks to all of you who wrote and emailed and sent well wishes. It meant more than you could ever know. Several of you did more than people who are in my life. I don't feel the need to go into details. Most of you know my history and can imagine who came through for me and who didn't. It does not bear repeating here, does it? This is not about that. It's about my father and how much I love him. I know how blessed I am to have had that wonderful man in my life. I will always carry him in my heart.

This is where the 3 rivers converge in Pittsburgh. This is where my dad's ashes will be scattered. I am thrilled because I love this place. Love IT.

On that note, these beautiful flowers came to my home today courtesy of Mrs. DallasK, Rant 'N Ravin' Tammy and the Football Widow. What a very thoughtful, sweet surprise. Again, y'all go above and beyond and I am talking to all of you internets. Y'all bitches are the bestest. Really. I'm not sure how to adequately say thank you for just being there.

In other news, this will be my last post on this blog. I think that this is a good time in my life for a change and as I eluded to earlier, I am planning on doing a dual blog with Mrs. Pissy Britches. I could not bear the fact that the woman who talks about waxing her vag (oy vey) and thinks American Idol is the best thing since sliced bread was no longer going to post. From what I saw in her comments, a lot of y'all felt the same way. So I conned that HAB into doing this blog with me. It is called the Second Wives Club and the site is www.secondwives.wordpress.com. I am not sure what I will do with this blog - whether I will import all the posts over there and put them under one giant category or what. I don't want them to be right on the page because I want this to be a new beginning. If anyone has some ideas, I'd love to hear them.

So from now on, you will find me over there. This blog has seen me through some really rough times in my life and now is a good time to break with that portion of my life. I have made some fab friends via this blog and I hope you all will follow me to Casa de Second Wives.

Bon soir!

Labels: Dad, Death, Internet

Elizabeth at 9:51 PM

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39 Comments

at 10:46 PM Me said...: ... I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope everything goes smoothly for you during the next couple weeks.
at 10:47 PM Kate Giovinco Photography said...: I am so very sorry to hear about your dad!

If you need anything please let me know!
at 10:52 PM Kate Giovinco Photography said...: you so know I am following you bitches!

And you better still get your ass online on Wednesdays to talk with us!
at 11:14 PM Tammy said...: I cannot believe you won't be posting here anymore.

Makes me a little sad. :(
at 11:34 PM Kat said...: My dear, I am so sorry for your loss - as is my sister, we both are so incredibly sorry this happened.

Your father is at peace now, and we hope you will find your own peace with this tragic turn as well.

Both of us are here with you and if you need us, let us know.
at 12:22 AM Sandy said...: I am very sorry about your dad. It's so great that you had a daddy that loved you and that you loved.
at 12:32 AM NB said...: I read faithfully-but I lurk.
So very sorry for your loss, very
sorry. Please take care.
at 9:11 AM Monogram Queen said...: Honey I am SO sorry to hear this.
Please know you are in my heart and thoughts.

Of course I will follow you & Pissy to secondwives.... you couldn't beat me away with a stick!
at 9:39 AM Dixie said...: I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Having lost my mom to cancer, I know the pain of the loss but also the relief you feel that he is no longer in pain.
at 10:16 AM Pissy Britches said...: I don't even want you to stop posting here.
It makes me sad.

This is your site, you can have it and still have the dual blog..HOOKER.

And as you already know..if you need ANYTHING...I am 1 email/phone call away.
I know you want to call and hear my sexy voice.
;)
at 10:16 AM Kami said...: You know I wuv you.

I am so glad you and Pissy aren't leaving completely. You know how much gas I would use driving to two separate states to kick some ass?
at 10:23 AM Pissy Britches said...: Kami-there are several hookers that I just can't do without.
You are one of them...I will be around at least until your knocked up again.
KIDDING!!!!
:)
at 12:20 PM Fabnormal said...: I am so sorry to hear about your dad, man...but how WONDERFUL that you guys were close, and I am sure he felt blessed to have such a wonderful daughter! My thoughts are with you, girl.
at 12:52 PM Anonymous said...: I am so very sorry for your loss.
at 4:41 PM Sandy said...: I read every day as a lurker and I have already bookmarked your new site. I enjoy your candor and humor. So sorry to hear about your dad and so lucky to still have mine at my age.
at 8:20 PM Unknown said...: That fucking sucks.

I am so sorry but I'm still going to follow and stalk you at the new place...you can't shake us that easily.
at 8:20 PM Cat said...: ((HUGS)) so sorry to hear about your dad! I hope to read you at the new place. I will miss you here at the SFG. But glad to know I can find you. Cuz you crack me right up!

Take care!
at 8:38 PM Sheri & SuZan said...: OMG...I am so sorry to read this! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

I'll also be looking for your ass on the new blog.
at 11:19 PM Nessa said...: all my love, babe and you are in my prayers...if there is anything we can do, well, you know where to find us :)
at 11:56 AM MilkMaid said...: I'm so very sorry to read this SFG.

((((SFG))))
at 12:50 PM Stacy at Exceedingly Mundane said...: I'm so very very very sorry to hear of your loss. {{{hugs}}}
at 2:03 PM Lori said...: Hugs! Sorry to hear about your dad. That looks like a wonderful place to scatter his ashes.
at 1:24 PM Kelly said...: I am so very sorry for this loss. Cancer sucks - I too am thankful he is no longer in pain.

I have been so busy, I am so sorry to not be here for you during this time! I'll be looking for you at your new home. HUGS!
at 1:54 PM louisiana swamp rat said...: I'm so sorry for your loss - take care (I'll be following you to the new blog).
at 2:35 PM Katie said...: I haven't been around in a while, and I stopped by today for a visit. I am so sad to hear of your loss... You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers...

Sorry to hear you aren't going to be here anymore. You will be missed.
at 10:09 AM Amy said...: I am sorry you lost your dad, SFG.

Good luck with Pissy on the new blog and take care.
at 11:19 PM Charm Bracelet said...: I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know you are happy that he is no longer suffering, but it's got to be so hard for you, having been so close to him. Damn! First your beloved FIL and now your dad. Why couldn't it have been the ex-wife?! It's just not fair!!

I will really miss your blog. But, I'm glad you will be writing somewhere new, and I look forward to following you there.
at 12:04 AM Kathryn said...: So sorry for your loss SFG.
Love and hugs to you...
at 10:15 PM Anonymous said...: Long time reader
1st time poster
2nd wife
Southern belle

Will follow you to your new blog
at 11:49 AM Annejelynn said...: I'm so sorry to hear about your father and this loss - -love and comfort vibes to you from me, all the way from Vegas
at 11:51 AM Annejelynn said...: see you at 2nd wives
at 4:57 PM Lucky Lum said...: oh. I am saddened by your loss and will keep you in my thoughts. hugs to you sweetie...
I am glad to know your dad is at peace now and no longer in pain.
at 9:50 AM Unknown said...: sooo sorry :(

but when you come back You've been nominated for a (few) RFS Blog Award(s)
at 1:23 PM goin2college said...: I am so sorry for your loss.
at 8:27 AM SouthernChickie said...: So sorry for you losing your dad.
at 11:21 PM NC said...: so sorry to hear that

The Work At Home life
at 11:23 PM razz said...: I heard, hugs to you and everyone

world of mom
at 8:48 AM Anonymous said...: Awww hun, I am so sorry for your loss.

xxx
at 10:44 PM Pissy Britches said...: I miss this site.
Bring it back.
:)