[...] honestly didn’t think about it a couple of years ago, when my father passed away.  I was too concerned with mother dealing with Islet Cell Carcinoma (which she is battling quite [...]

[...] to be easier after three years, right? I don’t know what I can say any more than I did last year.  And I know I am still not quite ready to fill his [...]

I’m so sorry. I’m sure you never really get over losing a parent.

Your father was obviously more than words can say. You have voiced the reason that I never part ways with a loved one without saying ‘I love you’. Even the day I had the accident three years ago, the last thing I said to my (then) 4 and 2 year old daughters and my husband was ‘I love you’.

There is nothing like the guilt of not getting the chance to tell someone how much they are loved and appreciated. I lost my grandfather in 1994, after a rather angry exchange with him. I never got to say ‘I love you’. I believe that the best thing you can do to honor your loved ones is to cherish your memories of them. Obviously, since your father participated so much in your young life, you have some poignant memories to hang on to.

I am deeply sorry for your loss, and the grieving that continues.

I agree, sounds like your father was a wonderful man.

Sounds like your father was a wonderful man.

I know all too well the pain you are feeling. I wish there was something, anything I could say to make it better. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn