["The anniversary of my father's death recently passed. I'm still adjusting to things without him.", "I'm so sorry to hear that. Losing family can be, and is, very tough.", "I agree, still it's all part of the life process so I try to cherish the memories and accept it."]
That's all you really can do. I hope you find that you heal in time.
The anniversary of my father's death recently passed. It has been a process adjusting to things without him.