Just my opinion...

I haven’t been posting much lately because my dad was sick and unfortunately passed away on October 15th.

Losing your dad is pretty horrible no matter how it happens but, at least,  I got to have “the conversation” with him that many folks aren’t afforded an opportunity to have.  Dad had been sick for quite some time and knew that the prognosis wasn’t good.  He was stoic and matter-of-fact about it until the end.

When my very calm and self-controlled brother, Chris, called me to say I should drive back home, I knew the situation was very serious.  When I got to Dad’s hospital room he was still able to communicate although slowly.  I was able to ask him if he remembered the conversation he and I had when I told him I was proud to be his son and why.  He said he did.  From that point forward I felt a level of acceptance of what was coming that I never thought would be there when this time came.  The content of that conversation will remain private between Dad and me but here’s just one reason why I was so proud he was my dad.

If you haven’t told your parents how you feel lately, go do it now.  I promise you, there will be a moment later on where you will find great peace that you did.

To the many friends that helped my family through this time and expressed warm wishes, I thank you and Dad thanks you.

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