This is my first Father's Day without my dad and I have been reflecting a lot. I have written down a lot of stories and plan on writing the details some time soon. It stills feels strange that he is no longer around. I think this is something I took for granted. He was here last May (2014) after my mother's passing and it really hit him hard but I don't think any of us realized how hard as his decline was so rapid. I was closing out a bank account I had opened for his social security checks, when I realized his death certificate was issued on my mother's birthday. I took that as a sign that they are in Heaven together.
My siblings spread my father's ashes yesterday and I truly appreciate the photo Adam sent me and letting me know that our father was free and at peace. I don't know if he will ever know how much I appreciate the photo as I now have place that I can look at and talk to him.
My father's wishes were to have his ashes spread over the Columbia River Gorge and now he is there. Welcome Home, Dad. I love you and miss you terribly!
