Today is my Dad's birthday, he would have been 81. Although he's been gone for almost 17 years now, I still miss him everyday. He was only 64 when he passed and at the time I thought he had lived a long life. Now as I'm turning 50 this year, I understand just how young he was. I often wonder how my life would be different today if he were still here. Brad was just 11 when he passed away so he never got to see the man that Brad has grown into or had the privilege of being a part of Brad's family. I don't think that anyone can be prepared for losing a parent but I've come to realize that as time goes by, I miss him more. Maybe it's because I'm getting older myself and the thought of something happening to me or Doyle seems more "real" everyday. I like to think that if he were still around today he would be proud of and love the family that we have grown into.
Leland Leroy Finley
June 17, 1930-September 22, 1994
Rest in peace, Dad--for I will see you again one day!!
1 comment:
I totally understand. My dad has been gone for 11 years. He was 67 when he passed. In today's world that is way too young. I miss him every day as well. ((hug))
Now that I am 50 something I think more about my mortality with each birthday. I am sad that I am on the "downhill" portion of my life, but happy that I have had the life that I have had so far. Just goes to show that we need to live every day to the fullest.
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