Four Years and Eight Months Ago

Oh Dad, its been four short years since you passed away.

I know that I love you to this day and beyond.

I now know what its like having to say goodbye to one you loved so much.

I have had to say goodbye to you and Mother,.

There are many things you taught me.

There are many things I didn't understand at the time but do now.

I know that I can't have everything I want.

For if I could have it you would still be alive.

And if you were then I wouldn't be here where I am.

It was all in the Lord's plan for me to be here where I am now.

I know that.

Dad, if you could meet Bob you'd think he was very nice and you'd be right.

He is taking good care of me.

I am so fortunate to have him as my brother.

I know you would agree with me that he is like a brother to me.

Dad I am sorry for the times I was cruel to you.

I think about it now and unable to change the past.

I remember how hard you worked so we could have something.

I know what it is like for I worked in the same plant as you did.

There are a lot of I's in this piece again and didn't want it to be about me but about you.

You are the one I am honoring today and remembering the good times we had.

You are a special person in anyone's life and especially mine.

You never gave up on me like Mom did.

It is true to this day that I would have had to have stayed in New York if it hadn't been for you.

I know that as well as I know what my name is.

I loved you then and love you now even more.

It is hoped that you are having a good day in Heaven.

I know you must be praising the Lord for all He has done and is doing.

It is hoped that you are praying for me.

I believe in prayer and believe that you pray as Mom does about Ervin too.

Thank you for being the dad in my life that I was blessed.

It is for sure that I was blessed by having you for my dad.

Bless you my dear Dad.

Bless you for always is my prayer for you,.