April 20, 2014
April 20, 2014
Happy Easter Daddy! We love you!!!!
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Karl Crenshaw, 59, born on June 19, 1953 and passed away on June 15, 2013. We will remember him forever.
In Our Hearts
WE thought of YOU with Love today,
But that is nothing new.
WE thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
WE think of you in silence.
WE often speak your name.
Now all we have is Memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll Never Part.
God has you in his keeping.
WE have YOU in Our HEARTS.
Love You Daddy,
ALWAYS & FOREVER MORE!!!
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April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014
Hey pops was thinking about you came across a few pics I thought I lost in my phone when it broke as much as you love to hate technology I have to say I'm gratefully for it. It's kind of hard to believe its almost been a year seen you and Gran departed this worldly earth as we know it but I know you look over us each and every day at least it helps our minds to believe so. Love you papadoplas forever in my heart mind and soul. The BEST MAN GOD EVER PLACED IN MY LIFE!!!!!!
April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014
Anyone who knew my baby knew he loved getting the latest gadgets. He reminded me of Dr Huxtables on the Cosby's. If he thought it would work we had it. God knows I miss you so much love. It's almost Easter. We plan to have things just as you would if you were here, Continue to watch over us as I know you will. Always & Forever!!!!!
April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for keeping this going. It's so difficult for me to come here knowing the biggest part of my life is not here in the flesh with me. Honey I feel you always in spirit I guess that's what it means to love someone always & forever. Your marker is almost ready. They made a mistake & had to redo it. You would be proud of how it looks. It has our pic & other meaningful things that will represent us for life. I told the kids the only thing missing is the date when I get to join you & other family. Until then I will continue to hold it down. I have a tattoo that says "WWDD" What Would Daddy Do. Alexus has the same one on the opposite wrest. Missing you always!!!!
April 6, 2014
April 6, 2014
WASSUP POPS HOW U DOING? IM MISSING YOU MAN IM DOWN HERE TRYNA HOLD U DOWN. RIGHT NOW IM WORKIN MORE DAYS THAN EVER TRYNA SAVE UP 4MY BDAY TRIP. REALLY HATE YOUR NOT HERE N DA FLESH TO SHARE IT WIT ME THIS YEAR BUT I KNOW U WILL B WITH ME/US ON DA ROAD AND N THE CASINO...I LOVE U POP. IMA MOURN U TIL I JOIN U...
March 26, 2014
March 26, 2014
YOU MAY BE GONE BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. LIKE THE WEBSITE SAY YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED...I LOVE YOU POP. I WILL MOURN YOU TIL I JOIN YOU...
March 19, 2014
March 19, 2014
Hey Daddy, today @ 12:26 pm we welcomed your granddaughter into the world. She has a head full of hair and all 10 finger and toes:) Thanks for giving me the strength to handle today. I will Forever be your Girl. Love you Always & Forever! Sending Kisses Long Distance! MUAH!!!!
March 15, 2014
March 15, 2014
They say "Time Heals All" but everything still seems so fresh. I Love You Sooooooo Much Daddy!!! Don't you ever forget it. Sending Kisses Long Distance. MUAH!!!
March 12, 2014
March 12, 2014
Hey Daddy, we miss you to pieces!! It's almost that time to welcome the new one. I was in the hospital yesterday but turned out to be a false alarm. Don't know what's wrong with that girl, proving already she is going to be stubborn. Wishing you was here more than you will ever know. Love you Always & Forever More!! Muah!!!!
March 10, 2014
March 10, 2014
Good morning daddy its been a long week and I know we've just gotten started. Want to tell you thanks for being here with me on last week especially as you know it was a very troubling time and as much as I wanted to walk out, you always seem to talk some sense into me. So thanks daddy. Although a lot of negativity came my way some good moments did happen and I know you and Gran were up there cheering TK on as she placed 1st in her track meet on Thursday. I was so PROUD daddy it was rewarding to see her cross the finish line in first. Awesome family moment. Kendreon has been nominated for The State of Texas Leadership Academy so I'm really proud of her. Trying to raise the money to get her off to the camp and God willing she'll be able to. Genyea is doing good she steadily looking for work and focusing on getting out of school I'm glad she's not letting the events of the prom consume her this year because at one point that's all should could think of when she had so many other things she needed to be working on and working towards. Kamreon is pushing limits at this time daddy I truly need you to whisper some words of encouragement and discipline to her as I don't know what has been her deal lately but continues prayer she will get it together. I miss you daddy and although I still want to be selfish I'm extremely glad although no longer in presence you've never truly left any of us. Thanks for always being an AWESOME DADDY AND AN EVEN BETTER PAPADOPLAS!!!! HUGS AND KISSES
February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
WASSUP POPS HOW U DOING? POPS THANKS FOR RAISING ME TO BE A MAN ALL OF THE TIME AND NOT SOME OF THE TIME. ON THE WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AT 430AM I WITNESSED A MAN TRYING TO ROB A WOMAN AT THE GAS STATION. HE WAS HITTING HER AS HE WAS TRYING TO PULL HER PURSE AWAY FROM HER AS I PASSED BY. I TURNED AROUND AND CALLED 911. AS I BLEW THE HORN AND JUMPED OUT TRUCK. THERE WAS MEN SITTING AT THE LIGHT N THEY CAR JUST LOOKING. THE STORE CLERK WAS EVEN LOOKING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STORE AND DIDNT COME OUT TIL I GOT OUT MY TRUCK. SAD THAT THESE DUDES COULD SIT AND WITNESS SOMETHING LIKE THIS WITHOUT HELPING. U TAUGHT ME TO BE A MAN AND IF YOUR GOING TO B A MAN B A MAN 24/7/365
February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
Hey daddy, stopped in to say I love you. One more of your partners is with you and I know your still up there whooping on him in dominos. I never told him but I know you probably will but I really appreciated fat man for coming up there and spending time right before gran passed. So eternal blessings to him for that. Give gran sugar and let her know it's been a few weeks but I know she smiling harder than before the van was taken care of. Praying that we continue to go forth and leave a good name as I read over Brandon's note he sent to us on this morning. You raised some AWESOME kids and grans. We love you papadopolas for every in our hearts.
February 15, 2014
February 15, 2014
Can't believe we've been without you 8 months now. Your spirit still remains with us and we talk about you frequently. Reminiscing over the times we shared brings warmth to Our Hearts constantly. Love you Daddy! Always & Forever More!!! Sending kisses, Long Distance. Muah!!!!!!!!
February 14, 2014
February 14, 2014
Good morning daddy just wanted to tell you Happy Valentines Day this is called the day of love and you are very much loved beyond all measures. You taught us each what love is and how to love and be loved and I thank you for that. Daddy we love you today and always miss you dearly. Happy Valentines Day again to you Gran and all our other love ones. Forever my papadopolas
February 14, 2014
February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day Daddy!!! We will ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!!!
February 13, 2014
February 13, 2014
Hey Daddy, just stop by to say,"I Love You!"
January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014
WASSUP POPS? JUST HOLLERING AT U...I'LL B OUT THERE TOMORROW TO CHECK ON YOUR HEADSTONE. I HAVE A TRUNK FULL OF BRAND NEW FLOWERS WAITING TO PUT IN YOUR VASE AS SOON AS THEY GET IT IN. MOURNING U TIL I JOIN U. I LOVE U POP...
January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
WASSUP POPS? JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY THANK U. (((THANK YOU)))..4 WATCHING OVER ME. 4 LOOKING OUT FOR ME. 4 THE WAY U RAISED ME. 4 MAKIN ME A MAN. 4 TEACHING ME RIGHT FROM WRONG. 4 GIVING ME A STRONG MIND. 4 GIVING ME ADVICE WHEN I WAS LOST. 4 BEING MY ONE AND ONLY ROLE MODEL. 4 THE GOOD LOOKS U BLESSED ME WITH. 4 TEACHING ME THE GAME. 4 TAKING UR TIME TO GROOM ME N2 A HELL OF A BASKETBALL PLAYER. 4 TEACHING ME LITTLE TRICKS THT MK ME A BEAST ON THE DOMINOE TABLE. 4 MAKING ME A LEADER. GIVING ME THE BLUE PRINT. BLESSING ME WITH THE HEART OF A CHAMPION. MAKING ME STRONG. AND TEACHING ME NEVER QUIT NOR LET ANYTHING DEFEAT U. THE WILL TO SUCCEED. 4 THE STRENGTH TO PICK MY HEAD UP STICK MY CHEST OUT AND MAKE U PROUD. I MISS U POP!!!! BOI I MISS U!!!! I LOVE U DADDY!!! TIL WE MEET AGAIN IMA MOURN U TIL I JOIN U....LOVE YOUR OTHER TWIN BRANDON L CRENSHAW
January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014
It's been 7mos since you left us today. Although you not here on Earth, FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS You'll be.Love you Daddy, Always & Forever More!!!! Sending Kisses, Long Distance. MUAH!!!!
January 6, 2014
January 6, 2014
Hey Pops tears roll down my face as I enter your site and listen to this song "I WISH". I came into work today and looked up at all the pic I've placed as consistent reminders of all that you want and expect of us tears fall again. Days go on and on but the pain never truly ends songs, pictures, days, and the simplest things keep you on my heart and on our minds. I've told everyone else daddy and although you probably already know the out come I still wanted to let you know your little Ray is doing ok. Pray fully she'll be graduating this year and going on to bigger and better things. Keep a watch out for her daddy she always thought that she knew more than the rest of us. So hard headed you can't tell her nothing!!! And although I know she'd is right along with us in saying that she'd much rather you be here to see all of her improvements she has improved and its all because of the positive side by side conversations you'd had with her over the years. For that I'll always say thanks Dad. I love you forever more!!!!!!
January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014
WASSUP POPS? JUST STOPPING BY TO WISH U A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! TEARS ROLL DOWN MY EYES WRITING THIS MESSAGE. NEVER N A MILLION YEARS DID I THINK U WOULDNT B HERE N THE FLESH CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR WITH US. DADDY I MISS U LK NONE OTHER. MY HEART ACHES AT TIMES AND I STILL CRY OFTEN WHEN I THINK OF U. I ASKED CHAN-NEL TO PUT I WISH BY RKELLY ON HERE. THE CHORUS SAYS IT ALL. I LOVE U POP. MISSING U DEARLY AND SEVERELY. AND WILL ALWAYS MOURN U TIL I JOIN U!!!!! LOVE YOUR OTHER TWIN/MINI ME...
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
Happy New Year's Daddy, We Love You!!!!!!
Always & Forever,
Kenyotta, Jakayla,Jalaizha, Baby Haywood, and I:)
Always & Forever,
Kenyotta, Jakayla,Jalaizha, Baby Haywood, and I:)
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013
Hey daddy just wanted to stop in and say I love you this is the last day in 2013 and as I reflect back over the year I can truly say we are Blessed!!!! Although there was plenty of sadness there is so much joy. We are so blessed to have you as a dad and you continue to walk with us each and every day. Its so evident in everything we do and all the accomplishments that have come forth. Thanks for laying such a strong foundation. I pray that in 2014 it will be nothing imaginable. That we continue to reap good things through the seeds that you've sown, and we continue to sow into His kingdom all the wonderfulness that you've left us with. I love you papadoplas and hugs and kisses to Gran. This year these fire works are for you, you've got the best seat in the house.
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013
With 2013 coming to an end, I would like to say how blessed I am to have a Father like you. Through all the Storms we faced this year brought with the loss of you and Gran, we were also brought closer as a family. I thank you for the conversations, advice, and all the memories me and the girls will forever have of you. I Love You Daddy and I know that you are in a better place, even though we can't see your face and that makes it all worth it. Sending Kisses, Long Distance. MUAH!!!!!!!
December 26, 2013
December 26, 2013
This is beautiful, What a lovely tribute. I know he is very proud of you
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December 25, 2013
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Daddy! Christmas will be hard to go through without you here, but as long as we there for each other we will make it through this storm. We Love You and Truly Miss You!!! Sending Kisses, Long Distance for the Holidays. MUAH!!!!
December 25, 2013
December 25, 2013
Hey Honey - this was our first Christmas without you and momma but; I felt your spirit with everything that we did. As a family we came by to say hello even though we know you are more at home here than at the place people call your final resting place. I love and miss you sweetheart more than words could ever express. Until we're together again save me a place. Love always & forever!!!!
December 22, 2013
December 22, 2013
Hey Daddy, threw a party for the late December babies; Jalaizha, Jakayla, and Mama. They had a blast!!! You would've been laughing and having fun. We had mama dancing to MJ on the Kinect. What a sight to see. Lol! Love you daddy, always and forever more. Sending Kisses, Long Distance, MUAH!!!!!!
December 13, 2013
December 13, 2013
Thank You Daddy, for everything you do! I was reminiscing over Birthday films, filled with joy. Going to bingo tonight, shoot me luck for my 25th. Love you lots!! Kisses!!!!!
December 12, 2013
December 12, 2013
Hey Daddy, Miss you tons! Good News the school semester is finally over with and I survived. I scored an 92.5% on my Psychology exam. I am Soooo Excited!! Friday the 13th marks my 25th birthday and your lucky day. Hope I can get some of your luck this day. Love You Always and Forever More! Sending Kisses long distance, MUAH!!!!!!
December 12, 2013
December 12, 2013
Saying an extra thanks to my Saviors up above its been a whole year that I've been in school and yes I've dragged my feet tons. But as always God is Awesome I was given an extra extension on my classes so I have until Dec 14th to complete my medial coding and billing so grateful that its all being paid for free of charge to me. I pray to get out of this with as little headaches as possible and go on to get my Business Associates degree as long as I can get the job to continue paying for my education I plan to continue going forward. Thanks for paving the road to success and showing us how to stand on our own two. Love you papadoplas always thinking of you
December 6, 2013
December 6, 2013
Good Morning Daddy! I'm here to tell you the news bet you already know. It's a Girl! Can't seem to get a boy. My 3rd girl and your 13th Granddaughter will be here in March, Lord have Mercy. We still have you working Crazy Hard watching over all of us. We Love You Sooooooo Much Daddy, don't you ever forget it!! Sending Kisses long distance. MUAH!!!!
December 6, 2013
December 6, 2013
Ps.... Jakayla and Jalaizha wants to say something. "We Love You Papa!!!!" MUAH,MUAH,MUAH!!!! Jakayla wants to know the number to Heaven so she can speak to you. I told her just listen real hard and she can hear your voice again. My, My, My, do We Miss You!!! Love You Daddy!!!
December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013
Good morning daddy just wanted to stop in and send my love. Tell Gran we love her and miss her just the same. With the holidays coming and going I realize just how much the special times we all had together mean now more than ever. We know in spirit you walk with us each and everyday and sometimes thats comforting and others it just makes us miss you more. But the time we spent with the family was good Thursday and it was such a plus having Uncle Larry and Aunt Irene here. You know we really need to get down more and see them. But with prayer everything will come together and we can start doing more things with them and as a family. I love you papadoplas and you'll always be my Angel couldn't have made it this far without you.
November 28, 2013
November 28, 2013
Good Morning! Jakayla, Jalaizha, Baby, Kenyotta, and I would like to officially wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Sucks to not have you here with us guess God needed you more. I will be missing your juicy,flavorful, smoked turkey; can't nobody do it like you. So let's hope you were present to prepare the food with them. I had a dream of you that kept me in smiles. We will ALWAYS Love You Daddy and Continue Missing You! Huge Smooches this Holiday from us to you express delivery. MUAH!!!!!
November 27, 2013
November 27, 2013
As the holidays approach, you are more thought of than ever. Even though you not here in human form, we still know that you are around and in our hearts. Let me be the 1st to tell you Happy Thanksgiving Daddy!!! We Love You Always and Forever More!!
November 22, 2013
November 22, 2013
TGIF, just wanted to stop by and let you know I was thinking about you and tell you We Still Love You and Miss You Dearly!!!
November 20, 2013
November 20, 2013
WASSUP POP?? I ASK THAT U GIVE ME STRENGTH, AND KNOWLEDGE TO KEEP ME SANE AND FOCUSED. SO MUCH ON MY MIND. MY MIND IS GOING A 100MPH TRYING TO FIGURE THINGS OUT....I LOVE U POP...MISSING U DEARLY AND SEVERELY. WILL FOREVER MOURN U TIL I JOIN U. HOLDING U DOWN 24/7
November 20, 2013
November 20, 2013
Dear Daddy,
Please give me the strength to deal with whatever the future holds for me. For I may not be strong enough to handle on my own... Until then WWDD will be running heavy through my mind. Wish Me Luck!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER MORE!
Please give me the strength to deal with whatever the future holds for me. For I may not be strong enough to handle on my own... Until then WWDD will be running heavy through my mind. Wish Me Luck!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER MORE!
November 18, 2013
November 18, 2013
WASSUP POP? JUST IN MY OFFICE ORGANIZING THINGS AND THINKING ABOUT YOU...PEOPLE LOOKING AT ME SIDEWAYS BC IVE CHANGED THE OFFICE AROUND AND IM CLEANING UP AND LABELING EVERYTHING SO EVERYTHING HAS ITS OWN PLACE. THEY ASKED AM I OCD. NAW I TOLD THEM ITS HOW MY FOLKS RAISED ME. TO BE VERY CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. I AM A REFLECTION OF U N WILL FOREVER CONTINUE IDOLIZE AND EMULATE U...
November 7, 2013
November 7, 2013
WASSUP POPS HOW U DOING? FIRST AND FOREMOST I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING U TAUGHT ME OVER THE YEARS THT MADE ME THE MAN I AM TODAY. TODAY IS A GREAT DAY. NOT ONLY BC GOD BLESSED ME TO C ANOTHER DAY BUT BC I GOT PROMOTED TO THE CREW LEADER POSITION WE TALKD ABOUT B4 U PASSSED. GOD ALSO BLESSED ME WITH A $10,000 RAISE N THE PROCESS. I KNOW U R PROUD OF ME N SMILING FROM EAR 2EAR
November 7, 2013
November 7, 2013
I PRAYED TO GOD TO GUIDE MY STEPS N THE WHOLE PROCESS LEADING UP TO THE INTERVIEW. I ASKED THAT HE GIVE ME YOUR STRENGTH AND WORDS OF WISDOM TO SPEAK FREELY N CONFIDENTLY. SO I KNOW U WAS WITH ME THE WHOLE WAY. I CANT THANK U AND THE MAN ABOVE ENOUGH...JUST KNOW THAT I AM GRATEFUL N I WILL NEED U ALONG THIS JOURNEY. GOD THANK U FOR PUTTING YOUR ARMS AROUND THIS FAMILY N HELPING US PUSH ON.
November 7, 2013
November 7, 2013
POP IM STILL MISSING YOU DEARLY AND SEVERELY WHILE DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO MAKE YOU PROUD. I LOVE U POP!!! I WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD U DOWN N CONTINUE TO STEP UP N B THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY AS U WOULD HAVE WANTED. I LOVE U POP....MOURNING U TIL I JOIN U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 3, 2013
November 3, 2013
Hey daddy we had so much fun today painting and just clowning around thinking about the good times we had as kids. I think you'll really like the work we've done and as always everyone was calling but no one was offering there assistance. None the less I received my painter certificate and was inducted by the end of the day into the painter Hall of Creation. It was Awesome. Love u Papadop
November 2, 2013
November 2, 2013
Hey Daddy! Everything is going alright down here. Mama is continuing on with the plans y'all had mapped out. She is doing a fine job too. You would be very pleased. We just finished up with Halloween. The Crenshaw kids were able to get together and have fun. They would be a close knit clan. We will finally know the sex of the baby on the 8th. Man time is flying!!!
November 2, 2013
November 2, 2013
I guess all in all, it's a good thing. They say Time heals all....I still remember washing the cars and talking to you that week like it was yesterday. Even though you are not here in the flesh , I know you are still here with us. I feel your presence with me everyday. Just the other day, I was last minute studying for an Psychology exam. I prayed to God and asked for your guidance.
November 2, 2013
November 2, 2013
Low and behold I passed the test. with a (drum roll please) 97.5%!! I am sooooo happy and I know you are too. I am giving my best and nothing less in everything I do; to continue to make you proud of me. We Love you Daddy, always and forever more! @};----
October 21, 2013
October 21, 2013
It just doesn't seem the same without you. I think I will be forever shocked that you are gone. Just as with Robert it is strange to me. Know that I am talking with my friend Jackie who sent me the link and we will forever be there for each other. I will continue to reach out and touch and we will always remain friends. Rest in peace my dear friend.
October 20, 2013
October 20, 2013
Well honey I see that both Chan'nel and Brandon come here to talk with you quite a bit. Every Sunday after church we do our best to come by and see you. Today I'm a little bit under the weather so I didn't get a chance to come by to see you. I know however that you are here with me in spirit and that will never change.
October 20, 2013
October 20, 2013
I miss you more and more each day and hope you know although you're gone you will never be forgotten. Lance and Brandon went to Centerville today with the Church. Brandon is one of the drivers so I know he has you watching his every move. You would be so proud how each of your children has stepped up. Of course I had no doubt that they would because that's what type of children we raised.
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June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023
10yrs.10 whole years. And its still freshly embedded in my mind. The worst day of my life. Fighting back the tears as I type.. Memories of you cross my mind constantly. Tears of happiness still come down even after 10yrs. Often reminiscing about your old sayings and the man you raised us to be. Your memory and legacy will always live on. Your granddaughter & grandson know about you as if you were still here. I remind Bradlee constantly that he was named after you and he is walking in some big shoes. On days likes this. Daddy I miss you like crazy...I love you...and I'm forever grateful for everything you taught me. The game you gave me is still relevant even in 2023. I will continue you to mourn you til I join you. Love, Your favorite son. You are missed. Rest peacefully in Heaven. ✊
June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021
8 years later and the wound is still fresh. Still painful. But overall I'm thankful. This week I laughed...I cried...I smiled. This week is by far the toughest week of the year for me. The Crenshaws are still carrying your Legacy on and I'm still carrying the torch making sure you are never forgotten. If we don't see each other all at once for no more than 3 times a year just know this week is one of them. No matter where we at or what we're going through, we will always come together and put on for you Pops!! I love you and I miss you!! Happy Birthday!! Happy Father's Day!! Thank you for everything!! I'm going to forever mourn you til I join you!! ✊
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Miss you OG triple OG triple. You’ll always be the man. The true example of what a man really is. Love you pops.
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June 15, 2019
My Love it is always so difficult coming to say how much you are missed. Today makes six years that you have been gone. Time seems to stand still. It feels like only yesterday you were here. Our time is marked by our new grand children that have been born since you’ve been gone. We finally have nothing but boys since August 2018. Genyea, Lance, Alexus and Brandon have blessed us with boys. They each seem to share your spirit. I feel in my heart that you have visited everyone just to see how we are. We love you sweetheart and always will. You will always be my better half.
June 23, 2014
Never n a million years did i think this would b my last birthday spent with u. Daddy i thank u 4 always b n there no matter how u was feeling...u and mom always went the extra mile to mk my birthday a dream come true. Pops u were cool as a fan. dirnkin with us and throwing bck shots lk u was still 21. I am 4ever grateful 4 your love and the time u gave me...CHEERS...
October 9, 2013
Good morning daddy woke up this morning and you were heavy on my mind I've been so reluctante to write on this site as I always felt like deep down you knew my thoughts, prayers, and most haunting fears. But you said no fear is too big for you are with me always and you can still help me through it all so I'm here. Daddy there are times I still can't believe this is now my reality it's been almost four months since God called you home and although I know your in a better place, is it still selfish of me to want you here. There are times when the car is acting up, I'm having problems with the girls, at home, or at work, I just want and need to talk to you and I can't hear back from you. I stayed angry with you for so long some things I later found out was my fault bacause I didn't know the whole truth and didn't understand. If I could tell anyone in the world now that could hear me my most intimate word of expression is to forgive and forgive often. Although I loved you deeply God called you home with my unforgiven heart. I later understood that you forgave me as did God it was me that had to forgive myself. So I'm here today with a changed heart and a renewed outlook on life. Doesn't always mean that I want go backwards just means that I now have a better understanding on what it takes to go forward. Daddy as your picture hangs over my desk at work and those tough times come I often times find myself looking up at you smiling I get that "WWDD" and things always seem to get just a little better. Daddy you are still my rock that unwavering force that has always been there through my ups, downs, good, and bad. My stuborn times and all the times in between. I love you daddy and NO amount of time or distance can ever take that away.