Goodbye, Poppa.

Jaimie on Jan 19th 2009

My father passed away in his sleep last night.  He was 58.  Heart attack is the likely reason.

My kids called him Poppa.  Well, CJ did.  Alexa wasn’t really saying much, even last Christmas.  I always spelled it Papa, and he always spelled it Poppa.  And really now, it doesn’t make much of a difference at all.

Honestly, I’m heartbroken.  And too shocked to completely feel it.

the one thing I will always, forever remember about my dad is how proud he was of me.  I was his little girl, who in her own mind didn’t always amount to much, but to him, I am a superstar.  He always supported me and thought I could do anything, even when I didn’t.

He loved his son-in-law, and his grandkids, and sharing his spirit with them and me.  He was always the life of the party and fun to be around.  He was the guy everyone knew and everyone remembered. But mostly, he was my dad.

Goodbye, Poppa.  We will all miss you.

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8 Responses to “Goodbye, Poppa.”

  1. # JvWon 19 Jan 2009 at 8:09 pm

    Jaimie, I am so so sorry for your loss. Your post had me tearing up. I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

  2. # Terion 20 Jan 2009 at 8:54 am

    OMG Jaimie I’m so sorry - there are no words… I’m thinking of you … and love you to pieces. Teri

  3. # Celineon 21 Jan 2009 at 5:07 pm

    In reading your two blogs over the last year or so, I feel like I know you and your family in some small way and I just want to let you know how sad I am for you, and for your family’s loss. Your dad is right, you are a superstar. Believe in yourself and your talents, especially now. All the hard work that you put into caring for your family is a testament to the way your mom and dad raised you. You can be proud of that, and so can they.
    I wish you strength and courage. Hold on to the many happy and loving memories. Your dad is still with you.

  4. # Four Pillarson 24 Jan 2009 at 1:13 am

    A really nice eulogy. Sorry for your (and your family’s) loss.

    Mike

  5. # Kayon 24 Jan 2009 at 10:31 pm

    so sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you

  6. # Leeon 24 Jan 2009 at 11:23 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I have been following your blogs for about a year now, and wondered where you were, so I popped over here and was saddened to hear of your news. God bless you and keep you close during this time.

  7. # Jingeron 28 Jan 2009 at 11:02 am

    I wanted to add my sympathies here also. The loss of a young parent is devastating. You will have waves of feelings wash over you for some time to come. Those feelings are normal and natural, just allow them to come and go.

    Hold your family close to your heart.

  8. # fiveberries in texason 29 Jan 2009 at 11:50 pm

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. Your words are so loving and heartfelt and beautiful.

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