Crap

[tripperfunster]

Well, me and the kids are off to Toronto. My step-dad passed away yesterday.

It wasn't a surprise, he'd been having trouble breathing, and was on oxygen for the past couple of months, but his decline was rather fast, and yesterday just couldn't hold out anymore.

Jack was a super great guy. Even though he came late into our lives, the 9 or so years we spent with him were a gift. He was a grandfather to my kids in a way that my own dad could/would never be, he was kinder to me, and more interested in my life that either of my parents ever were, and he was a better, kinder and more loving husband to my mom that my dad ever was.

You will be missed, Jack. By all of us.

Any Toronto peeps up for a cup of coffee sometime this week?

Comments

[mab.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. :(

He sounds like a wonderful man. I hope the get together afterwards is full of love and celebratory remembrances.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank yo It was a very nice ceremony with a lovely turn out. I've never met anyone who had a bad word to say about him.

[foxestacado.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. *Hugs*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm more sorry for my mom. I know she will miss him greatly.

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man. *hugs*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Our time with him was relatively short, but filled with lots of love and laughter.

[akatnamedeaster.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your family's loss. *hug*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. My mom seemed to be handling it better than I'd thought, which is good. He will be missed by all of us.

[forest-rose.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, honey. He sounds so lovely. xxx

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yes, he really was. He was one of the few people who really live up to the super nice things that people say about you at your funeral. :D

[wolfsjal.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry to hear that.
Even when these things are not unexpected, knowing it was bound to happen does not make it any easier.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Honestly, I think it does. Of course, they are still gone, but there is something to be said about saying your goodbyes and being prepared.

My mother was handling it much better than I'd thought. It was a lovely service.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

(hugs you)
I'm sorry for your loss.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. He will be missed.

[tealightwhimsy.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. (hugs)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It was nice to see my family again and gather around to support my mom.

[juniperus.livejournal.com]

Heartfelt condolences, Trip.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you dear.

[sra-danvers.livejournal.com]

Aw dear, I'm so sorry...

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you hon. He was a lovely man.

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Tripp. I'll be thinking about you.

Srsly thought about driving up for a cup o' coffee with you. It'd be worth it.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Oh man, that would be one hell of a drive!

Yeah, I'd love to see you hon. <3

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, my dear. I'm glad you had him in your life; he sounds like a great person.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Yes, he was really sweet. I'm even more glad that my mom had him in her life, and that my kids had a Grandpa that wasn't a dick. ;)

[facecat.livejournal.com]

My sincere condolences.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much.

[evilmissbecky.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie I'm so sorry. *hugs*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks dear. He will be missed.

[benevolntgoddes.livejournal.com]

My condolences.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. <3

[tucker620.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful person.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. He really was. I feel so sad for my mom.

[tracy7307.livejournal.com]

So sorry for your loss <33

If only Toronto was just a touch closer!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Yeah, well it's closer to just about everything than where we live now, but still not very southern!!

[sara-wolf.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. <3

[gestaltrose.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you dear.

[nic]

***hugs*** So sorry to hear this.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you dear. He will be missed.

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

Sorry for your loss, hon. He seemed like a wonderful man. *hugs*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thans hon. yes, he was really special. We were lucky to know him.

[demicus.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Tripp. Jack sounds like everything anyone could want in a father. *big hug*

I wish we could meet up in Toronto but there's no way right now due to massive home renovations (all happening at once). I'll bore you with photos at a more appropriate time.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks dear.

I'd love to see photos, and yes, we MUST get together some time!

[leoparda.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry hon *HUG*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you dear!

[djin7.livejournal.com]

Sorry for your loss. :(

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon! <3