and there was this holiday, right?

[jlh]

I made this icon last night. Likey? The film so is making me feel the Ron-Padma love.

Spent a lovely T-day at casa de light_music, hanging with my lovely goddaughter, her sister and her parents. For reasons known only to Dionne, she'd decided I live in Brooklyn so there was a bit of a mix up in picking me up, but tromboneborges fixed everything and soon we were on the road. Thursday was a fun dinner with her family, and Friday we hung up decorations.

Saturday morning I returned a phone call from my sister-in-law and found out that my father had died in his sleep on Friday afternoon. My relationship with him was complicated and I really don't know how I'm feeling, nor do any of us kids.

Anyway, Saturday cassandraclaire came by and the three of us and D's SO saw GoF, and ate nachos. And then today CC, tromboneborges and I drove back here. Now I'm taking care of some things and tomorrow morning I'm off to the homestead to deal with things there. Unfortunately said homestead is in the middle of nowhere so cell reception will be spotty and the internet hookup is a dialup so I'm not sure how the chatting will go, so I may be entirely out of commission while I'm up there. Hope to be back by Friday; keep the home fires burning for me, won't you?

Comments

[nmalfoy.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Clio. I know things were complicated with him, and that your feelings are complicated too, but I'm sorry to hear about your father. Take care of yourself, okay?

[shewalksonroses.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to hear about your father. While I don't know the specifics, obviously, I do understand the complicated-relationship thing. (My father is an alcoholic and an addict; most of the time I think I'd be crushed if he died, but sometimes I think, how do you miss someone you never really knew? Can you lose someone you never really had?)

Anyway. I'll be thinking about you this week. *hugs*

[locumtenens.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I'm sorry about your father, no matter the surrounding circumstances it's a hard thing to deal with. My thoughts are with you...

[ex-lunasparr180.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: I really don't know how I'd feel if my father died either. I always joke with my sister that we'd wear "Life. Be In It" t-shirts to the funeral. The truth is, we probably wouldn't even go.

I find hatred so less complicated that dealing with the mess of tangled emotions my father makes me feel. It's less confusing, if less honest.

You're strong and smart. You'll untangle the mess and weave something good from it. In the meantime, be kind to yourself.

[phoenixsong]

I'm sorry to hear about your father. *hug*

[aome.livejournal.com]

Even though your relationship was complicated, I'm still sorry to hear about your dad. Hope the family visit isn't too stressful. And I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you. Btw, I'd like to send you something as a thank-you for the Star Wars tape. Do you like bread? Chocolate? Gingerbread? Banana bread? Something else?

[pinkfinity.livejournal.com]

Godspeed and safe travels to you. I feel like we should send you clever and thoughtful telegrams, or possibly notes via pigeon. Or owl?

[tessfawcett.livejournal.com]

Oh, God. I'm sorry about your father. Death is always difficult, even when part of it is figuring out how you should-- or want to, or will, or do-- feel about it.

[heart-of-wine.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Elia

[longtimegone]

Thoughts are with you love, as always. <3

And....Brooklyn? ahahahaha I love my Dionne. I'm glad you all had a good turkey day. I need to get my (meager) decorations up! I have a really tacky wreath for my door! Fear me!

[malsperanza.livejournal.com]

Hard to lose a parent, and disorienting. But if part of what you feel is relief and liberation, that's OK, you know.

Take care.

[sarahtales.livejournal.com]

I am at a loss for something to say. I kind of want to buy you hot chocolate and listen if you feel like talking. And I will do that once you get back.
Oh Clio, I'm really sorry.

[zorb]

Complicated relationship or not, my condolences to you and your family, Clio. *hugs* I hope it's as unstressful a week as it can be for you.

[lissannej.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good time with Dionne and Cassie and I'm really sorry I won't be seeing you after all. I'm also very sorry to hear about your Dad, honey. Complicated or not, it's something you have to deal with and my love and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I hope you can find some peace. If you need someone to talk to, I'm happy to give you a call while I'm Stateside.