Approximately 31 years ago when I was 27, my father passed from colon cancer. My dad was not in my life that much as my parents divorced when I was 13. My family was REALLY disfunctional since the words "I love you" were never used. The one and only time I heard those words from my dad was shortly before he died, and only over the phone (he was in Germany for experimental treatments). Tell your dad how much you love him, let him hear those words. Talk to him. Share your life with him. He loves you. Spend whatever time you can with him talking about his life and yours. As a mom of two adult children (27 and 23), believe me when I say that you have already made him proud in big and small ways by just being you. If you can, find a good therapist to provide support. I'm sorry that you are traveling through this loss, my heart goes out to you.
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