My Dad passed away just a few days ago and today is his birthday. I’m absolutely heart broken and this is really hard to do right now, but I need to. He was the most generous person I have ever known, he would go out of his way to make things easier for anyone. He was always offering to help me with household projects and car stuff, everything he could do, he would offer to do for me or for anyone. I was happy that as I got older I was also able to help him with a few things, not a lot, but here and there I could demonstrate my gratitude for everything he has done for me.
His passing was sudden and unexpected, but I feel like there wasn’t much left unsaid about how much we meant to each other. I know he knew how much I absolutely adored him and I knew the same. It is a small comfort anyway.
Only about a week before my Dad passed I had to put down one of my animals, my little ginger cat named Billy, I was devastated and I thought I would share the text message my Dad sent me at that time.
“It definitely takes some time for things like that to get out of your mind. Just try to remember the funny times. Max and Minka will keep you motivated. Hope the Celts get it together tonight. Have a beer and try to relax.”
I guess that’s what I’ll do now too. Remember the funny times. Take comfort in my animals and family and friends. Have a beer and hope the Celtics get their shit together.
He showed me in every single way how to be a better person. I’ll continue trying to keep up with him.