It's been 2 years today since I last saw you, Dad.
The bittersweet time came around 6 that evening. I watched you peacefully take your last breath. I cried and cried...but still felt a sense of relief.
Now, things are still the same...just different without you. I remember the past, the memories, good and bad. I have decided not to let the past be my future.
When my Dad passed away, my world stopped. I found comfort in nothing. Not even my own family could fix my emotions.
Today, as I reflect upon that day, or better that week leading up to that day, I still find myself asking the same questions.
It's hard for me not to think about this day, on today, Dad's death anniversary.
But rather than focus on the sadness, I have decided to think about the positive times.
Today, in your honor, Dad, I did these things for you!
I mowed the lawn-because I remember how much you loved yard work and mowing lawn always makes me think of you.
I drank your favorite pop-mello yellow
and
I ate your favorite turkey sammie for lunch.
Thank you, Dad for the happy memories. I am thinking of you today, as I do everyday.
I miss you and love you!
:) Moo
1 comment:
Carly,
I was in Mfld. this weekend to celebrate my parents' 60th wedding anniversary. At the Sat. evening mass for them at OLP, I read the bulletin for mass intentions for this week and saw the mass for your dad. I would have remembered his anniversary anyway, as it is the same as my parents' wedding anniversary. He would have enjoyed our get-together at Potsie's (Nutz Deep) in late July, as LeRoy Butler was guest of honor. Also, his good friend, Fred Bear, suffered a stroke in early July, and is working very hard in physical therapy every day to recover. I know your dad must be rallying him on from above. Take care, Carly, and keep the faith.
Ken Sternweis, CHS '72
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