Every day is a gift!
Caution before reading – if losing a loved one is a sensitive topic, you might want to skip this post, or grab some tissues…
When you left this earth
You took a piece of my heart
I miss you so much
It hurts to be apart
There are many things I’d like to ask you
Many things I’d like to say
Hear one of your funny stories
Or just hear about your day
Time slips by so quickly
I wish we had more days
Special moments together
Memories to tuck away
I will choose to remember the good days
The special memories we shared
Times when you made me laugh
Times that showed how much you cared
I know I will see you again
And for that I’m so glad
But until that day comes
I miss you, Dad
© Bridget A. Thomas. January 9, 2025. All rights reserved.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Daddy. I hope you are having a big party today.
In honor of George Frank Maklos, Jr. January 12, 1943 ~ January 6, 2025


Bridget, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love and hugs. May the Lord comfort you at this time and may you find strength in Him ❤️🩹
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Thank you so much, my friend ♥️
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Losing family is so difficult, even knowing they are going to be with the Lord. It is their gain but our loss. The special days like birthdays and Christmas are even harder. I’m praying for you and your family today, Bridget.
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Very true – it is their gain but our loss. Thank you for your prayers.
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I am so sorry to hear this Bridget. I know you and your family with miss him very much. Many thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. ❤️
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Thank you, Pauline ♥️
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I’m sorry to hear about your Dad Bridget. You and your family are in my prayers. I like the poem and pictures you shared. On 1/21, it’s been 2 years since I lost my mom and it’s still not easy, but like you with your Dad, I’m glad I will see her again someday. ❤️
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I can’t believe it’s almost been two years. But I agree – I’m glad we will see them both again one day. ♥️
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Im so sorry for your loss Bridget. I pray you can find peace and comfort from the Lord. I know your dad is having a huge birthday party today!💜💜
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I agree – a huge birthday party is going on. That makes me feel better. 🥰
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miss mine too. I too was blessed to have a “good” dad and one who knew the Lord
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Knowing that makes such a difference. What a gift, thanks to Jesus.
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Sorry for your loss Bridget and thankful that your Dad knew His Heavenly Father. Though parting is hard we do not grieve as those without hope because we know there will come a day when we will see them again. I pray God draws near to you and comforts you in your time of grief. May the peace of God be with you. ❤️
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Thank you for your kind words ♥️
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Bridget, sorry for your loss 😢❤️ The only thing that helps is time. Praying for you and your family.
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Thank you, Darryl.
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I’m so, so sorry for your loss, Bridget. I’m familiar with what you’re going through. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏🏻 May you be comforted in knowing he’s with the Lord and that God is near to the brokenhearted.
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Yes, I know you do understand. And I know some days are still difficult for you too. 😞 Thank you for your prayers and kind words.
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May your faith and memories bring comfort, Bridget. I’m so sorry for your loss and praying for you. 🙏🏻🩵🙏🏻
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Thank you, Crystal. ♥️
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Such a beautiful tribute to your dad. So sorry for the loss of your father, may God bless you with his comfort, peace and strength. Hugs to you.
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Your comment came through. Thank you, my friend. ♥️
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Bridget:
That is so beautiful.
Praying for you and your family, my sweet friend.
Chris
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Thank you, my friend ♥️
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Beautiful tribute! So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Keeping you in my prayers!
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Thank you, Linda ♥️
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Sorry for your loss little sister. A sweet reunion is in the future, hopefully because of Jesus’s return, but the loss is still felt. Prayed for you little sister for God’s comfort.
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Thank you, big brother.
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So sorry for your loss. my Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
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Thank you, Willie.
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Oh Bridget. I too am very sorry for your loss. What a lovely tribute you’ve written about your dad. I think our fathers would have been friends if they’d known each other. Many of the descriptors you included would have applied to my dad too–funny stories, making special memories, demonstrating his love with attentiveness, and more. They both served in the armed forces too–your dad in the army (Vietnam?), my dad in the Navy (WW 2). Not a day goes by that I don’t remember Mom and Dad, but always with gratitude and admiration. My heart aches for those whose memories are mostly painful.
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Thank you for your sweet words and for sharing about your Dad too. He sounds like he was an amazing man. When our loved ones leave us, it makes such a difference if we know they are with the Lord and we will see them again.
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AMEN, my friend–so very true!
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Oh, what a sweet and heartfelt post! I was very close to my Dad too. His example of how to live as a Christian is always before me. And I hear his voice always encouraging me and helping me along with his particular wisdom. His words always ring in the back of my mind. I miss him.
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Such sweet words. Thank you for sharing that. I’m thankful that we both can look forward to see our dads again one day. 🙏🏻♥️
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Oh yes! What a glorious reunion! Blessings today!
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Bridget, I am sorry for your loss. I am saying prayers for you and your family, prayers for comfort and peace. What a beautiful tribute to your Dad! Blessings! 🙏💗🌺
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Thank you so much for your prayers. They are very much appreciated ♥️♥️
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so sorry, thinking of you. Treasure the memories, the beautiful memories ❤️
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Thank you very much ♥️
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Bridget, I’m sorry for your loss. Praying you feel God’s peace and comfort. What a praise that you will one day see him again. ❤️ Hugs to you my friend.
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Thank you, my friend. It’s been difficult. But I’m so thankful that Jesus offers us the hope of heaven and being reunited. ♥️
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I am deeply sorry for your loss, Bridget.
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Thank you, Rainer.
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I did not see this when you posted it, Bridget. I saw your later post and realized your dad had passed on to heaven.
I am lifting up you and your family in prayer, as you continue to process the grief of your dad’s passing.
🙏❤️ for your and yours.
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Thank you, David. Some days are harder than others. But it really is a gift to know my dad is in heaven, no longer suffering, and I will see him again. All thanks to Jesus and the hope He gives us. Thank you for your prayers. They are priceless. 🤍
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