One year ago today I saw my dad for the last time.
One year ago today I told him I loved him.
One year ago today I knew, I knew that this may be the last time I would see him in this life.
One year ago today my heart started aching.
As the one year anniversary of my dad death has gotten closer I find that I often have to hold back tears. His death seems like it happened so long ago, but yet I can remember the moment I heard he was gone as if it were 2 minutes ago. I have learned over the years that there are some moments that always stay crystal clear in my memory.
Tomorrow is the one year anniversary, 11/7/2008.
One year later I know, even more, that my Father in Heaven loves me.
One year later I have more compassion for those who have lost a parent, no matter their age.
One year later I still miss him and long for the day when I get to see him again.
One year later I know that he is my Guardian Angel. That he watches over me, that he also can't wait for the day when he gets to wrap his arms around me.
April 21-23rd 2017
9 years ago
4 comments:
If you need anything, please let me know! Remember I luv ya!
As I get older, the more and more I see people around me pass away. I remember your Dad being in my Sunday School class making comments. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago. This month I am driving to Calif. with the family to see my 94 year old father in a rest home. It may be the last time I see him... in the flesh...but I know we will all be together in the hereafter.
-Victor Gates
D'Nell, I never fully undertood what you went through last year, and now I am going through the same thing a year later. I love you.
I am sorry that you had to lose your father so young. It sucks. You seems to be handling it with so much courage and grace! I can tell you that I did not. It took me a LOT longer than a year to get a grip on life again. I can tell you that it will continue to feel the same way...so far away and yet so present. It is so strange.
I miss playing speed with you on the floor of Chinese trains. Maybe again someday...well, the speed, maybe not the train... :)
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