Tuesday, January 27, 2009

My Dad

Mom and Dad in better days! My Dad died this morning at 8.50. He was a good husband, a loving Dad, the most wonderful granddad ever! An upright person! He was outstanding in his work and I know because when I was 18 we worked together, sailing on a tankership from Antwerp to the Persian Gulf and back. He as Chief Engineer and I as a messman. With his fragile health he took care of my mom, who had a stroke last year. He was a man who didn't complain. Of course he had his minor points , but who hasn't? He will be missed dearly! And always be remembered in a loving way! Thanks dad for everything. Mijn vader is vanmorgen om 8.50 gestorven. Hij was een goede echtgenoot, een liefhebbende vader en de meest fantastische Opa die je je maar kunt voorstellen! Een integer mens! Ook in zijn werk en ik kan het weten want ik ben zijn collega geweest. Ik heb met hem van Antwerpen naar de Persische Golf gevaren en terug op een mammoettanker. Hij als Chief Engineer en ik als messman. Met zijn broze gezondheid heeft het laatste 1/2 jaar voor mijn moeder gezorgd, die vorig jaar een beroerte heeft gehad. Het was een man die niet veel klaagde. Natuurlijk had hij ook zijn minder goede eigenschappen, net als iedereen. We zullen hem erg missen! En hij zal altijd op een liefdevolle manier herinnerd worden. Dank je Pa voor alles!

33 comments:

  1. oh marianne
    i am so sorry for your loss. what a beautiful tribute.
    thank you for sharing your pictures and stories. you have a beautiful, loving family.
    xoxoxoxo
    melissa

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  2. I'm writing from the US...just happened upon your blog coming from another. I was taken by the art, but then read about your father's passing and was so touched by what you said.
    I had a Dutch student, Martijn, who lived with us when my son was in school and so I noticed the Dutch writing as well.
    My sympathy to you.

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  3. My dear friend, even though you knew this was coming I'm sure you still were not prepared for the way it hits you. I'm glad you were by his side.
    I'm very sorry for your loss, but grateful to know he provided such a good life for you and the family.
    May you find comfort in all those happy memories.
    I'll keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers, and I'll send an extra one for your mom who couldn't be there.
    xoxo
    Lolo

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  4. Oh Marianne, I am so sad to hear this. You have so many wonderful memories of him-keep them in your heart. Losing a parent is never easy. Never. They both look so happy in this photo.

    Hugs and prayers to you and all who will miss him.

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  5. Oh dear...I feel so badly for you and your family. No matter how much one prepares...it's just oh so hard.
    many, many thoughts and prayers coming your way - please give condolences to your family from your "blogging family"
    Mim

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  6. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Marianne. He was a good man. Beautiful pic of your Mom and Dad together there in earlier years. God bless you and your family at this time.
    HUGS to you, Marianne....
    Julie

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  7. What a lovely portrait of your Dad, both verbal and photo. How wonderful you had the time together on the ship. Very special. May he have a peaceful transition. Hugs to you Marianne. You were there for him all the way.

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  8. I am so sorry. May you be comforted by your memories and what a nice photo. You can see the light in his face. Hugs and blessings to you.

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  9. Oh, Marianne - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. What a beautiful tribute! Your love for him shines in your art. I pray for peace for you and your family.

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  10. I am so sorry to hear this.
    I can feel your pain of losing a very dear friend: your father.... Don't worry, he is having a good rest in heaven. God has a better home for him.
    Indeed, thru this picture, I can see how loving your parents were.
    You take extra good care Marianne.
    Just let us know whenever you need a shoulder to cry on.
    It's OK, it will take sometimes for this period to get back to normal.

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  11. Oh Marianne, I weep for you and your family, but especially for you. Losing a loving parent is so difficult. I wish I could be there to hold you in my arms so we could weep together. (((HUGS)))

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  12. Hi Marianne...seeing this brought many tears to my eyes...I hope you know that I am here for you...and if you ever need a shoulder...you can borrow mine...

    This is a beautiful photo and your tribute will make him smile...

    Bless you and your family ....

    Hugs
    Diana

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  13. parting with such a wonderful dad must have been so hard...
    sure he left with a content heart: he had a fruitful life and a wonderful family...
    this beautiful picture says it all...

    my dearest Marianne... please accept my heartfelt condolences...

    a big tight hug...

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  14. Hi dear friends!

    Thank you much for all your heartwarming comments.
    Each and everyone of them, also the past 2 weeks, have meant a lot to me!
    I woke up early this morning and now I am sitting with my cup of coffee at my pc reading all your warm wishes hugs and support.
    Saturday we will have the ceremony and he will be cremated.

    Thanks and love to all of you!
    Marianne

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  15. Oh Marianne, my deapest sympathies! I am so sorry that you have lost your Dad. You have written a beautiful piece about him, I'm sure he would be proud to read it.
    Will be thinking of you on Saturday,
    Lots of hugs!

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  16. I am so sorry Marianne for your loss, you have wriiten beautiful words to much loved dad, my prayers are with you.

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  17. my liewe marianne, my hart voel vol vir jou en jou familie. ek is seker dat jy en jou moeder baie hartseer voel vandag, maar ek weet ook dat hy kan nou rus. n dogter is altyd baie lief vir haar papa. ek stuur jou nou baie liefde en warm fuzzies vir die moeilike tyd wat vir jou nou wag.

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  18. Marianne, I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you now. Thanks for sharing these loving words and pictures about your Dad. I will be thinking of you
    love
    Andrea

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  19. Dear Marianne,what a beautiful tribute for a special Dad for that he was.
    When you need a shoulder let me know i'm here for you.
    See you saturday.
    Big Hug,Marja

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  20. Through friends' blog I've learned of your dad's passing and I wanted to drop by to let you know that I will be saying prayers for you and your family. What kind words you posted. I know for many, many days and beyond it will be most difficult and painful. I hope it will be of some comfort to know that others care. God Bless.

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  21. Through friends' blog I've learned of your dad's passing and I wanted to drop by to let you know that I will be saying prayers for you and your family. What kind words you posted. I know for many, many days and beyond it will be most difficult and painful. I hope it will be of some comfort to know that others care. God Bless.

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  22. Through friends' blog I've learned of your dad's passing and I wanted to drop by to let you know that I will be saying prayers for you and your family. What kind words you posted. I know for many, many days and beyond it will be most difficult and painful. I hope it will be of some comfort to know that others care. God Bless.

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  23. I came from Sukis blog to say how Sorry I am to hear of your loss. It still is a shock to lose soemone even tho you know it is coming. Peace be with you.

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  24. Love, light, and peace to you and your family during this difficult time. You continue to be in my prayers.

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  25. Marianne, I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. May I please echo Suki's thoughts in wishing his transition to be peaceful and full of the love he found with his family.

    I wish for you also a time of peace during this process of grief. Give yourself and your family the time you need to process all which has happened. I know you will.

    You have many friends during this stressful time.

    I send you great sympathies and much love.

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  26. What a sweet man I see in this photograph and mom too.
    How missed he will be by both of you.
    My heart aches for your and mom's loss Marianne.
    I offer my condolences, my heart felt hugs, and hope you have an easy time with your grieving.

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  27. Marianne, I am so very sorry to read about your fathers passing. I can't even to begin to imagine what you and your family are going through right now. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Many heart hugs,
    Lisa

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  28. So sorry to hear about your dad. He has the most wonderful face in that photo! I'll bet he was a dear.
    (((hugs)))

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  29. I was at soulbrush's blog and I had to come by and pay my respects. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  30. So sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one even when it is expected. May you be comforted during this time of transition. Please excuse my hopping over (intruding?), my heart just goes out to people who have to deal with grief.

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  31. Oh my gosh, Marianne. Please know my heart goes out to you at this time of loss. A big hug from me. LOVE K

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  32. Dear Marianne, I'm so sorry for your loss of your Dad. The picture you have painted of him is to us wonderful and very loving. A true father.
    My prayers are there for you.

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  33. I am terribly sorry to hear about the passing of your father.

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