#2662 dear Dad

Dear Dad:

It’s been four years since you left this mortal life. More than anything, I want you to know that we miss you every day and carry our love for you with us always.

There have been so many times over these past years that I have thought, “I wish I could tell my dad about that” or “Man, I’d love to hear what Dad thinks about this.” The past year and half have been challenging at work and I would have cried in your ear over the phone many, many times. There have been some tough times at home, too, that probably would have made you simultaneously sad and angry. Maybe this sounds strange, but there are times when I talk to you about stuff. It helps me. I imagine what you would tell me, and the advice you would give. 

Mom and Lizzie are doing well. They are cute roommates, making their way along with Lulu. My sweet Osi went to doggie heaven in 2020, and I even thought I said I wouldn’t, I got another dog, a husky/lab cross that we sometimes call the demon dog, but she’s actually pretty sweet, just full of sass.  Last year we got her a friend, a yellow lab, so now there are two big dogs in the house which I wouldn’t have thought would be okay, but it really is. MT is plugging along with the rentals and doing a lot of remodeling work for people. T is still T, trying to figure out life. 

Me, I’m doing the best I can. There are good days and hard days, just like always. I try to stay positive and have something to look forward to. 

I love you, Dad. I miss you.