Thinking about you
July 22, 2021
by Alex Hochee
Today I came across this quote from Alexander Pushkin, your favorite poet:
“As long as there is one heart on Earth where I still live, my memory will not die”
How true those words are for you, dad. We think about you every day. I put on my glasses and think how I inherited your poor eyesight and how, so many times in my younger days, you’d chastise me for not wearing them at times when I should: “Put on your glasses!” you would say. Good advice.
I was thinking about the times you would talk about your mom and how sad you looked. I couldn’t truly relate, but I imagined losing her at a tender age in such a sudden way was traumatizing. You’ll see her again. I can’t wait to meet her and see how much of her I may have inherited.
I remember how much you loved rollercoasters. And that huuuuuge slide at Geauga Lake. You always liked to test my inner athlete and dare me to do things like go down that slide, or throw me in deep water and watch me swim back. I remember our swim races. You were an amazing swimmer. I’m not too shabby myself.
I loved the fact that the simplest things, like reading the paper with coffee, eating a good meal, and trying new things thrilled you. After you had the stroke, I wanted you to continue that trend as much as possible.
Currently, we are watching our “Powerful By Faith” assembly and there is a part on Friday called “Have Faith and Do Not Doubt” based on Matthew 21: 21, 22. It has really helped me because my faith has really gotten me through these few months…I know I’ll see you again, dad. I love you and I can’t wait to play a game of soccer, feed some birds, and ride a horse with you.
Life is fragile on this earth now. But we are given such a beautiful Hope that the earth will become a paradise and imperfections will be gone. I’m grateful every single day that I have that Hope. I can’t wait for it. See you then, Tata! Love you ternally.
“As long as there is one heart on Earth where I still live, my memory will not die”
How true those words are for you, dad. We think about you every day. I put on my glasses and think how I inherited your poor eyesight and how, so many times in my younger days, you’d chastise me for not wearing them at times when I should: “Put on your glasses!” you would say. Good advice.
I was thinking about the times you would talk about your mom and how sad you looked. I couldn’t truly relate, but I imagined losing her at a tender age in such a sudden way was traumatizing. You’ll see her again. I can’t wait to meet her and see how much of her I may have inherited.
I remember how much you loved rollercoasters. And that huuuuuge slide at Geauga Lake. You always liked to test my inner athlete and dare me to do things like go down that slide, or throw me in deep water and watch me swim back. I remember our swim races. You were an amazing swimmer. I’m not too shabby myself.
I loved the fact that the simplest things, like reading the paper with coffee, eating a good meal, and trying new things thrilled you. After you had the stroke, I wanted you to continue that trend as much as possible.
Currently, we are watching our “Powerful By Faith” assembly and there is a part on Friday called “Have Faith and Do Not Doubt” based on Matthew 21: 21, 22. It has really helped me because my faith has really gotten me through these few months…I know I’ll see you again, dad. I love you and I can’t wait to play a game of soccer, feed some birds, and ride a horse with you.
Life is fragile on this earth now. But we are given such a beautiful Hope that the earth will become a paradise and imperfections will be gone. I’m grateful every single day that I have that Hope. I can’t wait for it. See you then, Tata! Love you ternally.