I went to visit my mom over the weekend. My dad died last week and I wanted to be there for her. I went with her to the funeral hall to pick up my dad’s ashes. It was such an odd thing because the ashes were in a cardboard box with my dad’s name on […]
I’m grateful for the legacy of my dad’s love
My father died yesterday. I wasn’t able to be with him. My mom was and told me that he went peacefully. He shared with her how much he loved her just before he died. I’m grateful he went peacefully. I miss him. He loved and believed in me while he was alive. Though he’s gone, […]
Trying to stop change
I remember going camping when I was a kid. My favorite woods activity was to play in the creek. I would build a dam out of sticks, rocks, and mud. I was determined to stop the flow of the water. I could for about ten seconds. But the water would build up and overflow, bringing […]
Some deeper letting go
Thanks to all the kind words from those of you about my dad. Your kindness means a lot to me. My dad is still alive, but he’s fading more each day. Today he turned in his driver’s license. Another way he’s letting go of his life. I told him he’s teaching me the kind way […]