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In reply to the discussion: My foster dad died this morning.... [View all]Demeter
(85,373 posts)39. Deepest condolences to you, and honor to his name
"For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away. "
Brahm's Requiem, translation.
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It sounds like someone who rolled up their sleeves and got involved to make this a better place, for
jtuck004
Dec 2014
#36
So sorry for your loss. He sounds like such a wonderful, loving person. Be well.
appalachiablue
Dec 2014
#46
I am so sorry. I wish you peace and hope. I think people this great are there to
roguevalley
Dec 2014
#47
so very sorry for your loss ((((((((gopiscrap))))). prayers for peace and healing and comfort
niyad
Dec 2014
#63
My sympathies. You don't mention his age when he took you in, but I hope he lived
maddiemom
Dec 2014
#66
my condolences. you are lucky to have had a foster father you loved who loved you. love ripples
NewDeal_Dem
Dec 2014
#71