On this date, one year ago, my life changed. My dad left this world to be with his Heavenly Father. This news bit me today as I was walking out of the school building. I hadn't even thought of today's date because I was at school all day long in a pull-out session for grading our common assessment. When I walked outside, I checked my watch and noticed the date read "6". November 6th...why does this date sound familiar? Then it hit me--my dad has been dead for a year. A YEAR?!? I still can't believe it has been this long, and I have done no scrapbooking yet about this event. I just can't bring myself to do it. I know I made my brother one for Christmas, but it was a gift to him. For some reason, I don't want to make one for me. I mean I do, I just don't want to. Does that make sense? I know the pictures are downstairs waiting for me, and I know I will do it eventually, but.... Needless to say, since I haven't scrapbooked this "stuff" yet, I have also put on hold any events that have taken place since then--no Thanksgiving of last year, Christmas, my birthday, whatever. To close, I'll add a picture of my dad that always makes me laugh. I know he's up in Heaven, fishing with Angie (my sister). Here's to you, Dad!
2 comments:
Man, I read this and coudln't believe it had been a year. It seemed like you just went through all that. I'm sure you'll get all that scrapbooked soon enough. There's probably a reason you haven't done it yet. Time can do amazing things.
I will always remember the night you called me to tell me about your dad--you had only known about 15 minutes, I think. And the ever-dedicated teacher you are thought immediately about your school responsibilities. I know you miss him. And I miss having you around school. But I'm glad to hear you and Todd are settled and content in KC. Have a great weekend.
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