I look at that picture and I still can't believe he's gone. It saddens me just as much today as it did five years ago. I remember his spirit and his sense of being "free" and doing him. I think about his struggles and his personal growth. I'm grateful for his love for family and glad he had his hobbies. I miss him more than I knew I could.
I woke up to a beautiful brisk, sunny, Fall day. It looked almost perfect. Blue sky's, pretty cloud coverage, the sun shining on the vibrant-colored leaves, and then I open the window and brrrrrrr. It was quite the "Good Morning Denise" wake-up call.
The back roads in our area couldn't be any more beautiful. The colors are gorgeous and the rides (can be) so peaceful.
I couldn't be more thankful, that my brothers and I still make it a priority to get together every year and celebrate our Dad's Birthday. I look forward to this day. It takes me back, reminds me of a lot of good times and helps knowing I'm not alone in the emptiness I feel and comfort in knowing we have each other.
This year, we have started our very own Thankful Tree! Each day we will fill out a leaf and write what we are thankful for. I hope my girls realize they are fortunate, loved and have endless things to be thankful for!
Happy Birthday Dad. Continue to watch over us, remind us and guide us. I love you!
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