Catherine,
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of your father's death. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
I just lost my mother in early October to a long battle with cancer. I can't begin to imagine what you must have gone through.
We are all like a big, happy (sometimes) dysfunctional family here and your father was one of us. He will truly be missed.
Please stay and make yourself at home. Most of us come here to relax and socialize and occasionally talk about golf related things too.
I think you'll always find you are welcome here and hopefully will enjoy the experience.