That picture was taken around this time last year. My Dad wasn't feeling great, so instead of coming over to my house for the weekend, we met my parents halfway at Cracker Barrel to celebrate their birthdays. My dad played with the kids outside on the benches for a while before we went in. It was such a fun time.
Even though it has been 10 months since my Dad left us, I am still having a hard time. I still feel so much grief and guilt, and I miss my Dad so much. On this day, though, I am going to try to focus on the good. I am going to celebrate the man that did so much for me over the years. I am going to celebrate what a wonderful father, grandfather and friend he was. I am going to celebrate my Dad's birthday.
I mentioned to Rylie last week that Papa's birthday would have been today, and she suggested that we still have a party for him, and that is what we are going to do. My Mom is coming up this weekend, and we will celebrate her birthday, along with my Dad's.
Happy Birthday Dad! I love you with all of my heart, and I miss you terribly.
6 comments:
I think a party in his honor is a great idea. I'm sure he's smiling down on you and your family!
Stop making me cry!
I'm proud of you for trying to focus on the good and celebrate your dad, I know that must be hard. I hope the birthday party this weekend helps bring some joy!
I'm sure today is so hard for you. I think having a party for him is a great idea. It helps to celebrate the life and that way you can all look back on wonderful memories together.
I am sure there is not going to be a day that you long for and miss your dad. And that is ok. I am sure he is watching from above and is so proud of all that you are doing as a mom, a wife and a daughter. Rylie had a great idea and I think you should celebrate :-)
We all have guilt and sadness, what we DIDNT do before our loved ones pass...but imagine what you added TO his life and the fact that he got to share in the joy of having your children!!! It is hard to see them go...my dad is gone now almost 7 years and his Birthday is right before St. Pat's (His name is Patrick). We always celebrate his life every year...easy to do so then. So sorry you have to deal with such grief as it's still so new, but sounds like you have wonderful memories and can keep them alive in your children. A party sounds like a great way to keep them in mind and heart.
I'm sure it was a difficult day for you. I'm so sorry.
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