I planned to discuss fearlessness and sociopathy this week, but instead I want to share with you a very sad event- the passing of my beloved father. My father, Dr. John M. Leedom was a good man and brilliant physician. This was not supposed to happen now, you see I was hoping to move closer to my parents after having recovered my life. I still have not recovered the status that I lost, and now my father will not get to be there when I do.
I have been thinking about all the things that were not supposed to happen, including the fact that I married a psychopath/sociopath. I am sure you also have your list. Today I spoke to a friend who was overwhelmed facing the loss of her dog. The dog is 15 and has developed paralysis. She does not have the money to treat the dog and is beside herself. There is little hope of the dog recovering any function even with treatment.
I reflected to my friend, “You have to accept the cards you were dealt. Once you emotionally accept what has happened, you will see clear to make the right decisions.” It was a real gift that my friend shared her sorrow with me because the act of saying those words was empowering. I am working on accepting what has happened and also working on understanding how to go on from here.
Follow the link John M. Leedom, M.D. to read about my father and his extraordinary contribution to medicine. Please keep us in your prayers.
Glinda
Prayers to you and your family, Dr. Leedom.
newworld view
i am most assured that your father never changed his views regarding your status and will follow it from his new home…and a part of him will ALWAYS live within you….deepest condolences
apt/mgr
I would like to extend sympathy to you, Dr. Leedom, on the loss of your dad. My prayer is for you and all concerned, that you would rest on God’s promises and take comfort from them. The old saying, “life happens when we are making plans”, is no truer than when we face the death of a loved one. I, like all here, can share in your loss. Comfort and blessings to you.
tami
Dr. Leedom, I am so sorry for your loss. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
EnnLondon
I am so sorry to hear this, Dr Leedom.
I don’t know what you mean about status but you have the respect and admiration and gratitude of all of us on here, and I can’t see how your fantastic dad can have felt any different. I’m betting he was really proud of you.
Lots of love to you and your family. xxx
Ox Drover
Dear Liane,
I am so sorry that your dad passed away. And you are right, that “wasn’t supposed to happen” that way.
I have no doubt though, that like Newworldview said, your father knew what kind of person you were and are, and I have no doubt that he was proud of you, the woman you became and are. I am sure he was sad for all the pain you went through, but if your father was half the man that you are a woman, I know that HE DIDN’T DOUBT YOU.
And, he WILL be with you in your heart, just as my beloved and wonderful step-father, my “daddy,” is still in my heart, and I can call upon the confidence he had in me, the trust and the pride that he had for me any time I need it. God bles, you Liane and your family in your sorrowful time.
Psalm 49:15 “But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave; for he shall receive me. Selah.” (KJV)
God bless you Liane.
LovingAnnie
Very sorry to hear of your Father’s death, Dr. Leedom.
Accepting and understanding take time… You are allowed to grieve and to mourn and to reflect – until you are ready to put things in persepctive. Only you know when that time will be for you.
My empathy for him – and for you in this time of heartache and shock.
Genuinely,
Loving Annie
bookworm
Dear Dr. Leedom:
I’m very sorry about your loss. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
May God be with.
Benzthere
Your father was an accomplished man, who certainly understood the humanity of a mistake. If we on here who have known you little, respect your wisdom and your strides, there’s no doubt he was a father very proud of his daughter.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Dr. Leedom.
Benz
lilygirl
Dr. Leedom,
Now you have an angel in heaven instead of in the living room.
Call on him when you need strength, as he has always provided it for you.
Even without him by your side, he has armed you with the strength you needed to pull away from the grip of evil, and that requires the strength of real love.
You had that with your dad.
You are not alone. Neither is your mom. You gals still have each other and soon you will both know just how many people care for you.
May their presence in your life show you that you will not be abandoned in your hour of need.
Call on us when you need strength too. Someone is always here.