Today is a day I will never forget. Two years ago, my dad lost his fight with that ugly word "cancer". It was a day much like today, cloudy, muggy , and rainy.
My sisters and I had been keeping round the clock vigil for several days, caring for him, giving him pain medicine, and praying. My dad was a very proud man, who never wanted help from anyone,he was the one helping.
I knew his end was near, and altho I didn't want to go, I didn't want him to suffer either.
Each one of us girls were doing different things around his apartment while he was sleeping. I decided to leave for a quick break, which turned out to be the worst mistake of my life. I got the call around 10:30 am that dad had died, and all I could think of is I should have been with him.
And, altho this day brings back sad memories, I also think of the fun times too. Dad loved to fish,as far back as I can remember, he was bringing home fish. It didn't matter if it was -10 or 90 dad was out there fishing. He fished in ponds, lakes, reservoirs and even the Great lakes.
Dad taught us girls how to fish and even taught his grand kids to fish. He bought my oldest daughter a fishing pole on her first birthday, and when his first grandson was born, he gave it to him when he was born.
As I think of Dad today, I know he isn't suffering anymore, he is in Heaven probably sitting beside a lake fishing.
Love you dad,always, and forever.
3 comments:
This was one of the worst, yet best days of our lives. We lost a Dad but yet God gained a kind loving soul... who we know we'll see again someday. Love Ya sis
< hug >
Mama Green
I have not lost a parent but can understand how it feels to lose someone...esp to the ugly word cancer. thinking of you and mama geek today....
Its so hard losing a loved one. I wish I had been able to talk with you on Friday as you dealt with the anniversary. Dont beat yourself up for not being there when he passed. He knew how loving and diligent you were.
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