Sad news, again.

[kyrielle]

My father (pheon) was in a car accident this morning. He did not survive. He was on his way to McMinnville and lost control of the car on a very icy stretch of road (they were in the process of closing it down, in fact, but had not gotten to the area where he lost control).

I will post more later. He was an incredible, wonderful person, as was my mother, and he deserves a tribute as fine as the one he wrote for her earlier this month.

But right now I am shaking and not up for it.

In a little while, Scott and I are going to head over to his house (Scott is driving!) so that I can make sure the cats are fed and cared for.

I love you, Daddy. And I miss you so very much. I hope there's a happy, kind place after, and you and Mommy are together and with others you have loved and lost, and that you are happy. I hope it's so....

(I will either post to Dad's LJ later or, if I can't manage that, let his friends know. I'm hoping to be able to post from his house, though.)

Comments

[canyoncat.livejournal.com]

Oh My God! I am so sorry Laura! I just can't believe this, after all you've been through.
*hugs*

[kayre]

I am so very sorry. You will be in my prayers this week. Please, don't feel guilty for whatever emotions you experience in these next days and weeks... just be you, and take care of yourself.

[malerin.livejournal.com]

Oh, jesus. I'm so sorry. *hugs*

[tibicina.livejournal.com]

Oh! Oh, sweetie! There aren't words. *HUGS* Oh, I'm so sorry. That's... *HUGS* If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

[jerusha.livejournal.com]

Oh, my god. I'm so sorry.

[cadhla.livejournal.com]

Oh, darling, I am so very sorry.

[chorus.livejournal.com]

Oh, shit. I'm so sorry to hear this.

[porpentine.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, hon.

[the_rck]

My deepest sympathies on your loss. I really am so very sorry.

[cipherpunk.livejournal.com]

Laura, there are no words. If there's anything I can do—anything—I hope you'll call.

And Scott—if there's anything you need, too. Call. This can't be easy on you, either.

(319) 541-5250.

[morgie.livejournal.com]

There are no words, but know that you're in my thoughts. *zen-hugs*

[minion.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry. Shawn and I will keep you in our prayers.

*hugs*

[schwartzboy.livejournal.com]

Prayers and love, from both of us to both of you. Beyond that, I'm speechless.
*hug*

[solcita.livejournal.com]

My heart just breaks for you, Laura. I'm so sorry. That you should lose both of your parents in such a short time... there are no sufficient words. You'll be in my thoughts, for what it's worth.

[chemicallace]

Oh my god, I'm so sorry Laura. I don't know what to say. You're in my thoughts tonight, and I hope your parents are happy and together wherever they might be.

[tigerchild.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, Laura.

My love and light to you, this must be a terrible, horrible shock.

If there's anything we can do, please let us know.

I'm so sorry.

[lady-of-mists.livejournal.com]

I ... don't know what to say. I want to say something and I don't know how to say it or what to say. Maybe I'm just a little too shocked at the moment.

I'm... sorry and if you need/want to talk, you can send me an e-mail at mllecdaaeatyahoodotcom and I'll send you my phone number. I'm a CST girl, but I stay up late.

:hugs: Let me help if I can.

[jimcarson.livejournal.com]

So very sorry. (hug)

[cloverbee.livejournal.com]

I just read your post in your dad's journal and wanted to tell you how very sorry I am. Your dad was a great friend here in LJ land and I'm sure a wonderful father and good man. He had nothing but kindness and good wishes for everyone all the time. I will miss him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

If you need a home for the house kitties, I can help if you need it. Lots of room and lots of love here.

[kyrielle]

Thank you. I am hoping to be able to keep Basta and Babe myself - but if I have problems with that, I will check with you. I'm utterly flustered about that - our house is not remotely cat-proof, and both have been indoor-outdoor cats and will have to learn to confine themselves to indoor only. That suggests likely breaks for freedom, and our house isn't well structured to prevent those, either.... Argh!

One thing at a time, though - for the moment I am leaving them out there and going out there daily to check on them and spend time with them. I feel guilty for that but bringing them here when nothing is ready (including me) would be worse. The transition to anywhere else will be hard enough on them as it is, I imagine.

Deepest Sympathies

[jennywren129.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. What incredible losses.

[angelamermaid.livejournal.com]

I would like to extend my condolences on the loss of your parents. I found my way here through susandennis. I've lost my dad and my grandmother in the last four months. I'm very sorry that you're going through this.

[kyrielle]

Thank you.

[mandydax.livejournal.com]

I wish there were something I could do, and if there is, let me know. Meanwhile, my heart goes out to you, and *hugs* will have to do. :(

[branna.livejournal.com]

Oh, Laura. I am so, so sorry.

I know there isn't much us more distant folk can do at a time like this, but you are in my thoughts.

[capnbuckle.livejournal.com]

Laura,

I'm very, very sorry to hear of your loss. You and Scott will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[jenett]

I am so very sorry, and thinking of you a tremendous amount.

[dormouse-in-tea.livejournal.com]

oh gods. I'm so sorry, Laura. We're all thinking of you here. Call if you need to. I can't think of anything else to say.

[djadjamankh.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweet girl, I am so very sorry. There are hardly words....

You're in my thoughts.

[pantswarrior]

Oh my gosh... as others have said, no words. After the rest, this is just beyond belief. I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss.

[calamitymolly.livejournal.com]

Oh god. I am so, so sorry. There are not enough words on the planet to say it enough. If there is anything I can do here from NM, please just let me know. You and Scott, and the rest of your family, are in my thoughts and prayers.

[kalieris.livejournal.com]

You don't know me at all, and I hope I'm not intruding. I'm here via the journal of a friend of your dad's (davmoo). Just wanted to express my condolences on your terrible loss, and let you know that you and your parents are in my prayers.

[kyrielle]

Not at all, and thank you. Your icon is so sweet - bittersweet now. Basta is a black cat similar to the one you have pictured, and Mom used her image as an icon (not that she often posted or commented).

[mika-vumner.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear this. It was a bit of a shock to see even for me.

I will keep you in my thoughts through the week, both you and Scott.

Candles are lit, and thoughts kept light.

[mneme]

*hugs* I'm very sorry to hear this -- condolences.

[dlanor.livejournal.com]

Laura, you have my deepest sympathy.

I knew your father briefly.

I will include you and your parents in my prayers.

[kyrielle]

Thank you.

[theroguex.livejournal.com]

Wow. I don't know what to say. This is so tragic, so terrible.. I offer my condolences to you. You, your family, and especially your parents will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Have a safe and happy (as happy as can be expected) holiday season.

*hugs*

[msphat.livejournal.com]

Oh Laura! That is so incredibly awful! What a horrible shock! I am praying for you and Scott and sending big hug vibes your way.

[dansa.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[flower76.livejournal.com]

I just got caught up on lj today and heard. I'm so sorry. So, so sorry. :(

[kyrielle]

Thank you.

[emma]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I lost my own dad suddenly back in 2002. Then I read that you lost your mum in the same month... my heart breaks for you and your family.

[kyrielle]

Thank you. It's hard...it was easier when Mom died because at least it was expected, and I still had Dad and he still had me. Now - now I'm just adrift. I can't believe it's been as long as it has.

I'm sorry for your loss as well.