Without You

A lot of people have a loss. But I have never had one so close dear to my heart. It was my dad. We lost him this year. This is the first time our family had to experience the hurt of not having this special loved one around. So this is dedicated to him, (pop) as a lot of people called him.

Dear Dad,

I just want you to know that you are and always will be loved. You made a huge impact on a bunch of people's life. You inspire others when they could not be inspired. You helped when others wouldn't or couldn't. You went the extra mile for your family. You went without so we could have. You had a very rough way sometimes making your point, but you always came across in your own uncanny way.

Pop you always told all of us the living must live and I believe we are doing that. We are carrying on and moving on. We are living each day as you use to say "today is the first day of the rest of your life".

Your grandkids are marrying and living too. Each in their own way, I know you were proud of them, but let me tell you they are doing really good Pop. They are enjoying life like you could never imagine. So do me a favor while you are up there? Please watch over them and keep them safe. Send a thought of Love once in a while.

So Pop I want you to know, mom is okay even though. She has her bad days and good days with you on her mind. Sometimes she's quiet and sometimes she's not. But you know she Loves, Loves, Loves you a lot. She needs nothing because that is something you had taught us. She will always be good until the very end. You count on both of us, I'll reassure you.

So Pop even though you are above. We all know you send us your Love. I want you to know we will never stop loving you and you will always be with us. Pop you stood by each one of us through thick and thin and you never gave up hope on any of us. In your own special way, you showed your love.

I Love You from my heart, you are and will always be the best.

Love You, Brian