Remembering Dad

Seven years has melted away since we said goodbye to Dad. He's in our thoughts on this annual day of remembering, but he's with us other times, too.

It has been an intense year of family activities, with weddings, births and deaths. Dad was one to mark always these important life milestones for the individual but also the wider families involved. He would always be there to celebrate the fun events, and had a special way to make his sheer happiness known to us all. Likewise, he was always there for family and friends in grief or in need. He had compassion and a remarkable ability to empathize.

I never fail to think of Dad specially on the occasion of these important family events. His presence is still with us as we experience the huge satisfactions of life, and he's there too for comfort when we're down. I miss his physical presence, but appreciate my continued spiritual connection.

Thanks Dad.