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Adios mi querido viejo

Guys...

My father just passed away.

This morning I woke up thinking that I and my viejo were going to have a sun bath, he had been telling me amusing anecdotes about his brief career as an actor in Mexico, his life in Italy, his life in Buenos Aires and (according to him) the best moment of his life in Colombia when he met my mother... and I thought he would make me laugh again just like the previous days... but this morning he said that he did not want to take a sun bath and said that he wanted to talk to my mom... they talked and talked and talked for about 5 hours. Then it was my turn, he talked to me and after 2 hours he died... surrounded by the people he loved, he closed his eyes in my arms... now he's gone

=(

I cannot express my feelings... this situation is overwhelming... and funny but for me PBH is a shelter...

These 8 hours have been the worst hours of my life... and just thinking that I will not see my viejo anymore makes me really sad.

Right now we are waiting at the crematory...

THANK YOU TO EACH ONE OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT... I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR CONCERN...

Rest in peace Señor Modotti

Gabriel

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Monpirri says on Oct 5, 2007, 18:37:

I do not know what to say, but God bless you all!
Tranquilo Gabocito, I am crying....yes, may God bless you all.

Monpirri

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Plato says on Oct 5, 2007, 18:38:

I express my deepest heart felt sympathies and condolences. Don't know you but feel for you because I know how it is to lose both mother and father. Take care and be strong.

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

ColombianoGringo says on Oct 5, 2007, 19:01:

Gabo,

Quiero expresar mi más sentido pésame. Nuestros pensamientos estarán contigo y tu familia.

CG

billyb says on Oct 5, 2007, 19:05:

Gabo, sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with you and your family.

podborski says on Oct 5, 2007, 19:47:

Gabo, my deepest sympathies...it's an extremely difficult time for you.

It sounds like your father had a wonderful life and was surrounded by his loved ones at the end, try to take some comfort in that.

Man Tequila says on Oct 5, 2007, 20:06:

Your dad died as he wanted to.

SI TÚ ME OLVIDAS
QUIERO que sepas
una cosa.

Tú sabes cómo es esto:
si miro
la luna de cristal,la rama roja
del lento otoño en mi ventana,
si toco
junto al fuego
la impalpable ceniza
o el arrugado cuerpo de la leña,
todo me lleva a ti,
como si todo lo que existe,
aromas, luz, metales,
fueran pequeños barcos que navegan
hacia las islas tuyas que me aguardan.

Ahora bien,
si poco a poco dejas de quererme
dejaré de quererte poco a poco.

Si de pronto
me olvidas
no me busques,
que ya te habré olvidado.

Si consideras largo y loco
el viento de banderas
que pasa por mi vida
y te decides
a dejarme a la orilla
del corazón en que tengo raíces,
piensa
que en ese día,
a esa hora
levantaré los brazos
y saldrán mis raíces
a buscar otra tierra.

Pero
si cada día,
cada hora
sientes que a mí estás destinada
con dulzura implacable.
Si cada día sube
una flor a tus labios a buscarme,
ay amor mío, ay mía,
en mí todo ese fuego se repite,
en mí nada se apaga ni se olvida,
mi amor se nutre de tu amor, amada,
y mientras vivas estará en tus brazos
sin salir de los míos.

-- Pablo Neruda

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

Lucas Freley says on Oct 5, 2007, 20:07:

Gabo lo lamento muchisimo. La memoria de tu Papa va a continuar en vos, ya que sos su sangre. Y se que él siempre te va a acompañar desde donde esté. Un saludo muy fuerte para vos y tu familia.

Hoy que estás esplendida y que todo lo iluminas, demos un paseo, vuelta por el Universo (Gustavo Cerati)

scotty says on Oct 5, 2007, 20:33:

gabo, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father, please except my condolences.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

Portena says on Oct 5, 2007, 22:54:

Gabo,

Though I don't really know you, I've read a lot of your posts. I'm very saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

I feel better! I can smile at it now, I feel better. Ohhhh, better! Gnarls Barkley

LA_MONA says on Oct 6, 2007, 01:50:

Gabo mi amor cuanto lo siento, como dijo Pod puedes saber y tener la satisfaccion de que su padre vivio una vida plena y que se despidio de ustedes de la manera que el quiso.

Es verdad, no hay palabras para expresar lo que estas sintiendo, solo te digo que llores y te desahogues con tu familia lo que mas puedas, saque ese dolor que hay en ti.

Sabes que aqui estamos para ti, a la hora que quieras cuente conmigo.

Un fuerte abrazo, tu amiga Nata.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

scotty says on Oct 6, 2007, 02:31:

God bless you gabo, we are all with you here on PBH

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

de pronto says on Oct 6, 2007, 06:25:

Gabito, mi más sentido pésame.

¿Recuerdas que una vez platicando con tu papá, el 2 de noviembre del año pasado (tú sabes dìa de muertos en México) nos describió lo que para él era "la muerte perfecta"?

¿Y recuerdas que nos dijo que la muerte perfecta para él era estar rodeado de su familia y sus amigos? Bueno pues creo que tuvo la oportunidad de tener "una muerte perfecta" como él lo llamaba. Recuerda que dijo que quería que celebráramos su vida al estilo mexicano con ofrenda de muertos y todo eso.

Me duele mucho su partida ya que conviví mucho con él, era como un segundo padre para mí. Siempre lo llevaré en mis pensamientos y en mi corazón. Seguramente su buen sentido del humor nunca lo abandonó.

Fuerza amigo y sabes que cuentas con amigos en PBH y que acá en México también tienes alguien que se preocupa por ti.

Un abrazo a tu mami (cuídala mucho), tus hermanos y a tí en particular.

Tu amiga
Sofía

... y viaje a Macondo todo pagado

LA_MONA says on Oct 6, 2007, 10:34:

Gabito I have been thinking of you all day, I hope you are OK....don't know what else to say....I feel very sad for you, tqm.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

gabolicious says on Oct 6, 2007, 16:38:

Thank you to all of you...

I can't find the right words to express my gratitude.

Monita, it's ok, don't feel sad. Yo también te quiero mucho pero así es la vida linda, solo necesito unos cuantos días. No te preocupes de verdad que estaré bien. Te quiero mucho.

Sofi, me tendrás que ayudar con la ofrenda. Mi viejo me dijo algunas cosas sobre tí y podés estar segura de que también te quería como una hija. De eso hablaremos cuando regrese a México. =)

To all of you THANK YOU INDEED, don't know what else to say... thank you for being with me...

Gabo

"The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH

Dan says on Oct 6, 2007, 19:29:

sorry to hear about your loss. Glad to hear about being around loved ones one last time. You got to talk to him one last time, that is something to be thankful for. Many people don't get that chance.
Take care and God Bless you and your family,
Dan

God Bless America!

Lcacique says on Oct 6, 2007, 20:10:

Gabo,

I would like to add my voice to all of the others here at PBH who care about you. It appears that you have a wonderful family as well as many friends that you can rely on for support, and I am grateful for that. I, like many of the others here, find it hard to put into words what I would like to say to you. At the very least, please know that both you and your family are in my thoughts. For anything, I am here.

un fuerte abrazo,
jacobo
jacobo

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

goin_south says on Oct 6, 2007, 22:34:

Heart-felt, Gabo.
...con lagrimas.
...from the duck,..,
.. another of your pbh brethren.

and, thank you.

capitan_centella says on Oct 6, 2007, 23:52:

gabito. Un silencio por su papá.

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Tan solo un abrazo y mi sentido pésame.

atte. CC.

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

kat1 (Moderator) says on Oct 7, 2007, 08:56:

sorry to hear about this gabo, my though are with you

engage brain before opening mouth

houstongal says on Oct 7, 2007, 11:03:

Gabo,
It saddens me deeply to hear of your father's passing. I know that these past few months have been very difficult for you and your family. But I know that it's a blessing that you were able to spend so much time with him recently. Remember him as the man who was brave enough to recognize that there is more to life than the number of years and days one lives, and use those memories to live your life to the fullest.

As always, my thoughts are with you and your loved ones.

Culture is language and language is culture - Dr. Annamaria Napolitano

Desideria (Moderator) says on Oct 7, 2007, 11:52:

Gabo, my heartfelt sympathy and condolences at the passing of your beloved father,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

gringoloid says on Oct 7, 2007, 12:40:

i want to offer my condolences..........the loss of parents is the cruelest part of natural life. good luck in the future.

kalder says on Oct 7, 2007, 12:48:

I'm sorry for your troubles.
Take care.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

Peter (Moderator) says on Oct 8, 2007, 01:15:

I'm sorry to hear that Gabo. My condolences too.

Poor but snappy

paisa29 says on Oct 8, 2007, 07:06:

Gabo, te envié un mensajito.

msaucey says on Oct 8, 2007, 07:41:

No hay palabras para expresar el dolor que es perder a un padre querido, Gabo, tienes muchos amor en PBH, todos expresamos nuestro profundo condolencias y compartimos nuestro amor durante este tiempo duro. Ahora, de pronto de sientes como que si estás en una burbuja y no puedes respirar, pero quisiera recordarte que tu padre ahora está descansando en paz y ya no está sufriendo más. Celebro con ti y tu familia en el conocimiento que se pudieron despedir y pasaron sus últimas horas con ésos que él amó. Debemos todos ser tan afortunado cuando sera nuestro tiempo. Mis condolencias.

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

Colombiche says on Oct 8, 2007, 16:57:

Mi sentido pesame Gabo. Por experiencia propia se que es muy doloroso ver sufrir al viejo y perder a alguien a quien tu amas con todo tu corazon.

Muy respetuosamente, quiero compartir la letra de una cancion que llevo muy en el alma y me parece verdaramente hermosa.

Un abrazo Gabo,

colombiche



Es un buen tipo mi viejo
Que anda solo y esperando
Tiene la tristeza larga
De tanto venir andando
Yo lo miro de desde lejos
Pero somos tan distintos
Es que creció con el siglo
Con tranvía y vino tinto
Viejo, mi querido viejo
Ahora ya caminas lento
Como perdonando el viento
Yo soy tu sangre mi viejo
Soy tu silencio y tu tiempo.
El tiene los ojos buenos y una figura pesada
La edad se le vino encima
Sin carnaval
Ni comparsa
Yo tengo los años nuevos
Mi padre los años viejos
El dolor lo lleva dentro
Y tiene historias sin tiempo
Viejo, mi querido viejo
Ahora ya caminas lento
Como perdonando el viento
Yo soy tu sangre mi viejo
Soy tu silencio y tu tiempo
Yo soy tu sangre mi viejo.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

Lily03 says on Oct 8, 2007, 22:09:

Gabo...me acabo de enterar. De verdad que lamento mucho la partida de tu padre, pero recuerda el estara contigo SIEMPRE.
No puedo imaginar lo dificil que debe ser la partida de nuestros padres..un dolor que pareciera nunca cesar, debes de ser fuerte pues se que el no quiere que tu ni tu familia esten tristes..el esta en un lugar mucho mejor donde ya no existe dolor, ni tristeza, esta rodeado de una paz total.
Se que mis palabras no quitaran ese dolor y el vacio que estas sintiendo. Pero espero que sepas que aqui todos te apreciamos mucho y te acompañamos de mente y corazón.

Un abrazo,
Lily

Robert Jorge says on Oct 8, 2007, 22:53:

Hey Gabo. Sorry to hear about your loss. I just happened across this thread, as I am not a regular here in the "off topic" section. I am not good with words with these types of topics. But you are in my thoughts. Take care buddy.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

la campiña says on Oct 11, 2007, 14:31:

I cannot imagine what your feeling, lo siento muchisimo, however it seems he knew what was about to happen and that is incredible, and you should take a little strength from that, sounds like he was an extraordinary man, continue only with the good memories.

gabolicious says on Oct 13, 2007, 19:43:

Thank you all of you...

My words cannot express my gratitude...

Gracias por sus palabras me han dado mucho consuelo

Gabo

"The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH

dwmte7 says on Oct 20, 2007, 14:37:

it is my prayer that the soul of your father fly with angels and rest in the presence of GOD. too that the pain which covers your family now be transmuted into a loving thankfulness and peace for having had him in your lives.

just this a.m i stopped in the cemetary to visit with my dad who passed--as did mother--this last year. some times thoughts of him are a great painful weight, but at other times, i forget about myself and remember him and realize just how lucky i (we) were/are to have been his.

GOD is always with you, closer than your juggler vein. let us never fail to enjoy that intimacy.

i would like to play this loving, deep song for you and yours,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqQM-HoFeEk

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

dwmte

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