Dear Marilyn and family.. I am sorry for your loss. There will be great rejoicing in the reunion of many of our fathers. I can only speak for myself as I miss my father very much as I am sure you will miss yours. Take comfort in the fact that he has gone before you and waiting for you to come and join him. No it is never the same once we have lost our parents, some we miss very much as they have been a part of our lives. I am almost 60 years old and I am pround to say that Hugh Roland Barrett was a very big part of my life for over 55 years and it has never been the same without him. Yes he no longer is in pain and no longer suffers, for that I am very grateful. The love will be carried in my heart and to the many others that I come in contact with as this is what he taught me. your cousis Theda Barrett Henry _________________________________________________________________ Check out MSN PC Safety & Security to help ensure your PC is protected and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp