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Missing Dad

July 28, 2012

Dad, its almost a year since you left us. Although I struggle with sadness and anger I feel you around me all the time. I can't put into words how hard this past year has been for me to accept that you are gone. I find comfort in that I will see you again in heaven when my time comes to meet you. So I can say see you later and not goodbye. Love you and miss you more than words can say. 

grandpa and heaven

April 27, 2012

When my grandpa past i was sad and angry but im lucky that my family was there see what happen me and my mom were getting my grandpa a wet rag to put on his head and my anut and uncle showed up to give him medicen and he started acting stranged so i got my grandma and kourtny then everbody else came and we started to say goodbye and we all watched and i stayed strong when everybody cryed and my grandpa took his last breath and past

Questions we asked Dad before he passed away.

April 26, 2012

What qualities do you most respect in a woman? In a man?

Dad’s Answer:  Honesty, loyalty and everything I see in Kathie.

What makes a good friend?

Dad’s Answer: Someone who will listen and not judge.  Someone who gives advice only when asked.  Someone who gives and asks for nothing in return.

Have you ever been hit or angry enough to hit someone? If so, tell me what happened.

Dad’s Answer: Yeah, I have been mad enough to hit someone, and I did.  Unfortunately it had to be you’re drunk uncle Angel.

Did kids ever make fun of you for any reason? What do you remember best?

Dad’s Answer:  Yes they did.  It was usually for things like holes in my clothes or a bad haircut or something to that effect.

Why do women shave their armpits and men don't?

Dad’s Answer: Because men hate seeing women with pit hair.  But women don’t seem to be bothered by it, for the most part.

What was the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?

Dad’s Answer: Standing up in front of my 7th grade class giving a report, and having a girl yell out, hey Harris your fly is open, and it was… I wanted the earth to swallow me up right then.

Is my personality the same now as it was when I was younger? Tell me how I am the same or different.

Dad’s Answer:  I think our basic personalities are the same.  We grow as we age, and our personalities add some small changes as we tend to lose some.

If you could look like any movie star, who would it be? Why?

Dad’s Answer:  John Wayne, because he is rugged and tough.

What were the three happiest moments in your life so far?

Dad’s Answer: My children being born, my grandchildren being born, and my marriage to Kathie

What scent reminds you of your mom?  Your dad?  Your wife?  Your kids?

Dad’s Answer: The smell of cigar or pipe always reminds me of Dad. I think the smell of Shakey’s Pizza always makes me think of you kids, and for Mom it is the smell of home fried chicken.

Who is your favorite band or singer? What is your very favorite song?

Dad’s Answer: My favorite singer is Patsy Cline.  I think my favorite song is probably Sweet Dreams by Patsy Cline.

 

Postings from the past year.

April 25, 2012

This was my brothers wedding day.  Dad was there, he was all around us! 


-Liana  

Postings from the past year.

April 25, 2012

This is post that put on one of my blogs.  I will share a lot of these as they are apart of me and what I was going through with my Dad's death.  

These posts have helped me heal.

- Liana     

my loving and caring grandfather

April 25, 2012

my grandpa was a great man to have around  and i thougt he would live forever but i knew people have to past and the day i heard the news i was afraid and i just stayed tuff and i was thinking he could make it but when we went to his house and after he past i didnt cry i punched a pillow but now that i think of it i cry i feel like its a dream but i know that god has to chose but my grandpa died in peace and he was with his family may he rest in heavenly peace. 

Big Steve my Dad

April 24, 2012

Wow the song playing as I write this was my dads song, he would always ask that I sing it when we would go to Dorys Landing in El Segundo back in the day. I can just hope that both my dads are now together listing and perhaps singing the song to each other. My Dad past in 1999 and did not have a chance to meet all the grand children that me and Christina had made. I was blessed by god to have a father and freind, with Big Steve, when I first got togather with Christina and herd all the stories about the past when family talked he was always refferd to as BIG STEVE. I found my self when we were face to face I would always address him as BIG STEVE. At times It felt akward and I would say to myself its Steve not BIG STEVE. We had our own speacial little world together, he would always give me a look in his eyes of acceptance but within that look he would say take care of my daughter and my grand kids. We had our own special relationship, we both enjoyed busting each others chops, I was always was one up on him. I miss you BIG STEVE I wish you here with all of us, I hope I can walk the foot step that you have walked and be a good father that you were. I love you BIG STEVE.

Voicemail from Dad!

April 24, 2012
Dad's Voicemail

Here is a voicemail that I have saved of my Dad.  The first time I heard it was about 2 weeks after Dad passed away and I was really shocked to hear his voice.  I cried, but was SO HAPPY that I saved it. I listen to it when I am thinking about him and just want to hear his voice!   

I love you Daddy! 


-Liana   

A Celebration of Life

April 24, 2012

When I am gone release me
Let me go, I have so many things to see and do

You musn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many beautiful years
I gave to you my love
You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now its time I travel alone
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by my trust
It's only for awhile that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen within your heart you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear
And when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home" 

For My Dad

April 24, 2012

When I was a little girl my dad was this big tough man that would protect me from scary monsters and keep me safe.  I also knew he would whip my butt if I did something bad.  He was stern and didn’t deal with nonsense.  For most of my childhood I viewed my dad as an authority figure and someone not to mess with.  He was also a big smartass and loved to tease all of us.  I remember he used to ask if I wanted a hurts Donut… Of course I fell for it and asked, “what’s a hurts donut” then he would pinch me or punch my arm and say Hurts Don’t it and would just laugh his head off!!  Of course I only fell for that a couple of times, but he would always get me one way or another! 

When we were kids, my dad used to sit for hours in his blue recliner and watch TV, one of his favorite shows was MASH.  We would get so annoyed because we’d have to sit and endure watching this boring show!!  I actually grew to love that show and couldn’t wait for the next episode!   We’d watch the show and then My Dad would fall asleep in that chair.  We never wanted to wake him up because he would get so startled and yell “what the hell do you want” every time we woke him.  So after awhile we decided not to wake him and then of course he would get mad at that too!   I tell you, we could never win!

I remember the first time I told my dad I loved him, he had this surprised look on his face, then smiled and chuckled and said I love you too Brat!  When I was 15, it was just my dad and I.  In that time I was able to experience the kind, gentle and loving man my Dad truly was.  I got to see him laugh, cry and be carefree.  I’m glad I was able to spend that time with my Dad because I believe it made a true difference in our relationship.  We became much closer and I got to know who he really was.  

And Then…   The other woman came!!  I was like WHO THE HECK IS THIS?!?!  But of course my heart grew for Kathie and I came to love her and see all the amazing qualities that my dad saw in her.  I was happy because my dad was happy. 

I had a special relationship with my dad.  I talked to him about everything.  When I was happy or when I was sad.  Whatever was going on in my life, I always called my Daddy and vented to him, cried to him and laughed with him.  He was truly a special man, an amazing father, grandfather and loving husband. 

Before my Dad passed I asked him what the 3 happiest moments were in his life.  He told me that it was the birth of his children, the birth of his grandchildren and his marriage to Kathie.  My dad was happy as a clam with his love and life with Kathie.  It made me very happy to know this. 

It now makes me happy to look around and see all the faces of the people that loved my Dad.  I know each of you held a special place in his heart.  I want to thank you all for being here and being a part of my Dad’s life.  I love you Daddy, Rest in Peace.

Liana Harris

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