Comments on: A Red Balloon for Grandpa

By: Jenn (and Bill)

Jenn (and Bill) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:20:54 +0000

I lost my father this week so this really hit home. And I’m 23 weeks pregnant and it kills me that my father will never know what would be his first grandchild.

Thanks for sharing!

By: mobox

mobox — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:51:07 +0000

I too lost my father. I was 18 and it was the hardest thing I’ve ever dealt with. 19 years later, I still think about my dad every day. I cried on my wedding day because I wished he was there.

My goal is to teach my son about my dad…about all the crazy and fun things he did. About how smart and handy he was. How he use to call me “Ace” and he took us bowling all the time. In that way, I know I will honor him as you honor your father.

By: Sparkle&shine

Sparkle&shine — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:19:44 +0000

Gosh, you made me tear up. The walk sound beautiful and I am sure that your Dad would be so happy knowing how you are honoring him.

By: prentiss

prentiss — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:56:43 +0000

Your blog brought tears to my eyes. I also lost my father to cancer a year ago and I understand the pain and sadness you feel. I admire all your efforts in perserving your father’s memory and for all your hard work in supporting cancer research. Thank you for sharing.

By: adamseve

adamseve — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:36:19 +0000

Beautiful blog, than you for sharing. Your father’s memory is alive today as we read about his impact on you and his grandchild.

By: kk812

kk812 — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:08:10 +0000

Phenomenal blog. I lost my father at 15 and, like you said, it just plain thinks. I can relate to your feelings, because the thing that I struggle with most is that my father will never know my children. It is so admirable that you keep his memory alive, in part by supporting the research of this terrible disease. You are an fantastic example to your son.

By: lady1297

lady1297 — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:05:52 +0000

My dad is currently undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma. Hugs to you. This post expresses my biggest fears about my dad…that he will die and that my boys won’t know their grandfather. It breaks my heart already. My dad isn’t as old as yours was, but not far off either…he’s 65. I fear every cold he gets.