I Give You Roti And a Big Hug

I published this post a year ago, on the first anniversary of my father’s passing. Today is the second anniversary, and I feel the loss just as strongly as I did a year ago. In my father’s beautiful memory, I am repeating this post.

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Today is my father’s first Yuhrzeit – the first anniversary of his passing. On this day, I want to share with you, Beautiful People, an incredible short article based on this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Tsav.

Hug Your Loved Ones Because You Can

It is now more than two years since my arms and lips stopped working. I ache to hug and kiss my children. I ache to speak to them, and tell them how much I love them and how proud I am of them.

Please read the original post here and come back for the recipe.

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I am happy that for the last three years of his long and fruitful life, I was able to spend so much time with my father, and during the final few months, I was with him almost 24/7. I got to hug him and to hold him, to…

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  1. Thanks for the beautiful and awesome share, Dolly and such a wonderful picture of your dad. May his soul rest in peace eternally. Such a great read. Lovely.

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    1. Amen to that! Thank you for your compassion and understanding, dear Kamal!

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  2. Garfield Hug says:

    I am sorry for your father’s loss and it is good of you to remember him on his death anniversary. Interesting word “roti” – we call it the same here. “Roti” is a Malay word for bread and the Chinese use it too for bread! Interesting to share this and blessings to you and your family as you have a remembrance in celebration of your dad’s life.

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    1. Thank you so much, dear friend! Thank you for your kindness and your blessings. We believe that those who bless others are doubly blessed themselves, so your blessings go right back to you and the situation with your parents, may they be around for many more years!

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  3. This is a very passionate post, I enjoyed reading it and I have a hug for you right back 😊

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    1. Thank you so much, dear Adrienne, for your kind comment!

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  4. spearfruit says:

    Hi Dolly,

    Thinking of you on the 1st anniversary of your father’s passing. Sending my love and sincere thoughts to you.

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    1. Thank you so much, Gary, for supporting me and understanding my feelings! It is actually the second anniversary, and we had a lovely service and a consolation meal this morning. I am so grateful for everybody’s love and compassion!

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  5. I am so sorry for your loss Dolly. I wish you strength and a big virtual hug.

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    1. Thank you so much for your compassion and your support, dear Myra!

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  6. A beautiful and perfect tribute.

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment!

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      1. Wishing you blessings of a joyful and peaceful celebration!

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      2. Best wishes and many blessings to you as well, darling!

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  7. I’m sorry to hear about your dad. But as long as he’s in your heart and you think of him, he’ll never really go away!
    Hugs and kisses! xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words, dear friend! I really felt my dad was with us at the table. Many blessings to you and yours!

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  8. chattykerry says:

    Your father was such a handsome man, with a kind face. May your dreams be full of him.

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, dear Kerry, and for your kindness and compassion! Many blessings to you and yours!

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  9. I’m sorry for your loss. You never stop missing them but with time you’ll remember him with a smile not tears. I miss my Dad too.
    Hugs.

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, and for your kindness and compassion, dear friend!

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  10. hello koolkosherkitchen its dennis the vizsla dog hay hugs ar nice i like hugs!!! and i like eer strokes and paw massadjes and sutchlike things and i hav ben gitting a lot of all of them laytly i am nor shoor why but i am enjoying it!!! and i am sending yoo lots of vizsla tail wags on this sad anniversary for yoo!!! ok bye

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    1. Thank you so much, dear friend! We like hugs too, and scratching behind the ears – it’s Mrrrrr Meow! We hope you are feeling ok, dear friend!
      Meows and purrs from the Cat Gang!

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